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Look closely into the waters of the Spring Run. Manatees basically look and move like big submerged logs. If they are there, it is basically because the waters outside of the Spring Run have gotten cold and they are waiting for better times. No SeaWorld shows here. If you see what looks like a submerged log out in the water in August ... it probably is a submerged log :-]
Written Oct 30, 2003
Address: Manatee Springs SP, 11650 NW 115 St, Chiefland FL
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When you reach the river, you will come to a boat dock. The Suwanee River is a large slow-moving river. Occasionally you will see a powerboat roaring up or down the water. Other times, you can just simply watch the waters and wonder whether Stephen Foster ever really saw the river he made songs about. There is bass, bream, pickerel, catfish and speckled perch waiting to be caught under the murky waters -- after you obtain a Florida freshwater fishing license, that is.
Written Oct 30, 2003
Address: Manatee Springs SP, 11650 NW 115 St, Chiefland FL
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Walk along the Spring Run down to the Suwanee River and discover a swamp of cypress, gum, ash and maple.
Written Oct 30, 2003
Address: Manatee Springs SP, 11650 NW 115 St, Chiefland FL
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The spring, itself, is very fascinating and colorful. Waters are crystal-clear and you can watch them bubble slowly upwards. You can swim nearby, but we did observe a water moccassin also enjoying the waters when we were there. Stand advised.
Written Oct 30, 2003
Address: Manatee Springs SP, 11650 NW 115 St, Chiefland FL
Way down upon the Suwanee River .........
Way down upon the Suwanee River is where the manatees play. Only about 23 miles upriver from where the river empties into the Gulf of Mexico, this state park encompasses a huge freshwater spring -...
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