We are fast approaching summer here in Florida, which means families will be looking for fun things to do to bridge the gap between that last day of school this month and the first day of school in ...

DUNNELLON — Ali Shelton said visiting Rainbow Springs State Park, a designated national landmark about 20 miles west of Ocala, opened her eyes to a new world. “A (natural) spring is a whole new ...

The art of laziness is strong in Florida, especially when you can get your hands on an inner tube. The state has some great selections for hours-long tube runs, mostly connected with natural springs ...

On hot summer days, let the current carry you under a cool canopy of trees. Refreshing and relaxing, river tubing is a low-tech, all-natural way to get out on the water. On most routes, you can stop ...

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. DUNNELLON — Ali ...