The closest place in winter for a Savannahian to see manatees is Florida’s Blue Spring State Park, a little over 250 miles ...

Blue Spring State Park is Florida at its finest. Located west of Orange City and north of Orlando, the 2,600-acre destination centers around the eponymous first-magnitude spring that discharges more ...

Visiting Blue Spring State Park is an immersive experience that captivates the senses. During the winter, hear the symphony of manatees when they surface every few seconds, exhaling powerful bursts of ...

With temperatures plunging in Volusia County Wednesday night, Thursday morning brought a rush of manatees to Blue Spring State Park. Park officials were out before 8 a.m. counting how many manatees ...

Blue Spring State Park is one of the best places in the U.S. to see these gentle giants in crystal-clear water. Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over ...

697 manatees gathered at Blue Spring State Park in Volusia County, Florida, on New Year's Day 2026. The manatees sought refuge in the spring as local temperatures dropped and a frost advisory was ...

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — As the cold front moved through Florida, 148 manatees were observed gathering in the springs of Blue Spring State Park on Tuesday. This marks a significant increase from 77 ...

Here’s what to know about visiting Blue Spring State Park. Blue Spring State Park is Florida at its finest. Located west of Orange City and north of Orlando, the 2,600-acre destination centers around ...