Manatee Springs State Park Tour, Chiefland, Florida site to site (RV Living Full Time)

Manatee Springs was chosen to be closer to our younger son at University of Florida since we will be going going full time in our RV soon. I was so amazed by the deer and the crystal clear springs.

Manatee Springs State Park Tour, Cheifland, Florida (Detailed Campground Review)
Mid October, 2019

Time Links to campgrounds:
Intro 0:00
Magnolia 1 2:38
Magnolia 2 9:53
Hickory 14:52

My favorites:
I love the springs; just staring at it brings great peace. The canoe was also amazing, seeing Florida's wildlife up close- rent from the concession Anderson's Outdoor Adventures . The boardwalk that brings you over the Suwannee River is very easy and takes you through the natural landscape to the boat ramp. But, my all time favorite is the deer everywhere- see video. Please do not feed the deer; it makes them dependent and malnourished.

Description of park:
"Manatee Springs State Park proves boardwalks aren’t only for the beach. Its 800 foot boardwalk runs through a majestic cypress forest overlooking one of Florida’s breathtaking first magnitude springs. After the campground tour, you will see the Bark in Park Halloween Contest, a canoe trip, beautiful birds and turtles from the long boardwalks, and see Larry jump in the 72 degree spring water. And of course, a walk with the dogs. See our beautiful Grand Design Solitude fifth wheel at the end of the site to site tour 19:27

People have enjoyed the cool waters of manatee springs for more than 10,000 years, from early Paleo Indians to modern park visitors. This magnitude spring – one of Florida’s first - releases an astounding 100 million gallons of water daily. This makes it a popular cooling off spot and a great place to stroll on the park boardwalk and gaze into the depths.

True to its namesake, manatees can be seen in the cooler months and birds, mammals and fish are spotted year-round.

The park also offers 8.5 miles of nature trails and a safe connection to the 32-mile Nature Coast State Trail, so don’t forget to bring your bicycles!"

History:
"Manatee Springs was visited in 1774 by William Bartram (1739–1823) and described in his book Travels through North & South Carolina, East & West Florida, the Cherokee Country, the Extensive Territories of the Muscogulges, or Creek Confederacy, and the Country of the Chactaws, Containing an Account of the Soil and Natural Productions of Those Regions, Together with Observations on the Manners of the Indians (1791); it was named by Bartram himself ("Manatee Springs") after seeing a manatee carcass on the shoreline of the spring run." Wikipedia

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