Florida's Best Beaches

One can literally find a beach experience to suit any traveler's personality. In the Sunshine State, enjoy the things that matter most for a beach vacation: sun, sand, water, food, and family.

Fabulous Florida Springs

Jump in and enjoy some of The Sunshine State's refreshing fountains of youth.

Gary Clark, Article by Les Thomas

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Wakulla Springs

Wakulla Springs, gushing more than 175,000 gallons a minute, forms the headwaters of the 9-mile-long river. It looks as wild as the Amazon this morning. Animals are everywhere. A moorhen whoops it up. Her staccato call―an often-used sound effect in jungle movies―sounds more like a chimpanzee than a bird. Another famous beast, the Creature From the Black Lagoon, starred in a classic sci-fi movie filmed here.