A first-magnitude spring, towering cypress swamps, and wildlife-rich forests shape this serene North Florida escape.

Natural spring in Blue Spring State Park. The first time I visited Blue Spring State Park, I was searching for something maybe only a Floridian would understand: a summertime break from the beach. On ...

Blue Spring State Park is Florida at its finest. Located west of Orange City and north of Orlando, the 2,600-acre destination ...

Almost a year after the popular Star Plunge at Hot Springs State Park abruptly closed, it remains shut. A legal stalemate ...

Blue Spring has been a major home for the gentle giants during the wintertime in Florida since becoming a protected state park in 1972, This is because manatees need consistently warm water ...

This story is part of our weekly Hidden Gems feature series as the USA TODAY Network – Florida takes readers around the state to highlight some of our most interesting attractions. SILVER SPRINGS — ...

Central Florida’s Wekiwa Springs State Park is taking drastic action to manage its crowds: The popular recreational spot will become the only state park in Florida to require day visitors to make ...

Launching kayaks into the Wekiva River at Wekiwa Springs State Park. APOPKA, Fla. – Wekiwa Springs State Park will soon require day-use reservations, making it the first Florida state park utilizing a ...

Ohio State football's national title defense started when the Buckeyes kicked off spring practice on March 17. Saturday, spring ball wraps up with the only time the Buckeyes will suit up in front of ...

Penn State turns toward the final week of spring practice with a lot on its mind. The transfer portal is open, the roster is in flux and two new coaches are sorting through their position groups.