Watch the manatees in Florida Blue Spring State Park

There is plenty to do in Orlando, with tons of attractions and places of entertainment, but many of these activities are quite expensive. You are in Orlando and looking for a great family outing that the budget, then you should not affect you plan to spend some time in Park Blue Spring State in Orange City, Florida. Here you can camp, swim, hike, canoe and get a close look the manatees.

Manatees, also known as sea cows, are large, gentle sea mammalswhich resulted in popular folklore with mermaids here. Located on the St. Johns River, Blue Spring State Park Manatee a shelter. Temperatures during the spring remains a constant 72 degrees, creating a safe haven for the West Indian Manatee. Manatees are in search of warmth to 72 degrees Blue Spring when winter chills the St. Johns River.

You can see these endangered mammals maintained by a walk along the spring. A better view is in the morning or late afternoon. InNovember the first of the migratory West Indian Manatees arrive. Once the manatees have arrived the park offers a daily program for visitors to interpretive

How interesting are the manatees, the park offers many other great activities. If you like canoeing and kayaking, you can also follow the beautiful Blue Spring Run and the St. Johns River canoe. Canoes can be rented at the park concession.

There are also boat trips along the St. John's River. The two-hour guided tours are offered daily at10.00 clock and 1:00 of clock. The trip is a narrated nature cruise and environmental, Florida, you can see the real one. For rates and reservations, it is possible these numbers: 407.330.1612, 386.917.0724.

Do you like walking? Then the park will be nature trails will be of interest. The same pristine beauty enjoyed by the first inhabitants of Florida to see today. A self-guided walkway guides visitors through a lush hammock to Blue Spring.

I look forward to some greatPicnic in two separate picnic areas in parks. There are pavilions with grills in these areas for large groups are covered. One of picnic areas has reserved a large covered barbecue area and may, at a fee of October to March. Contact the park office for details.

Of course, if you're in Florida you have to swim as far as possible. The park offers swimming and diving in crystal-clear, 72 degree spring run. The divers were at the box officeThe entrance to the station at the time of 8 clock. E 3 clock, with an up-to-date certification card and partners. Swimming or diving with the manatees is NOT permitted ..

If you want to spend more than a day in the park, you can take advantage of cabin rentals, full facility camping, primitive.

Blue Spring State Park offers six, two bed cabins. Each cabin is equipped with a gas fireplace (available for use November through March), heating and air conditioning,Bathroom, fully equipped kitchen (stove, fridge), on the veranda, barbecue and picnic table provided shielded. Bed linen, pillows, blankets and towels, kitchen utensils are also available. All reservations (Disabled for hearing aids.) Up to 11 months in advance by calling Reserve America, toll free 100-800 326-3521 (8.00 am to 08.00 clock), 1-888-433-0287 (TDD)

You can also enjoy camping in the park full of facility. There are 51 campsites that are in sand pineScrub. Available at each site has a table, water, electricity, and a barbecue. There are no sewers in these positions, but it is a dump station in the park camping pets are allowed with proof of rabies vaccination. All reservations (Disabled for hearing aids.) Up to 11 months in advance by calling Reserve America, toll free 100-800 326-3521 (8.00 am to 08.00 clock), 1-888-433-0287 (TDD)

If you are more adventurous, you can try the primitive camping option. PrimitiveCamping requires a walk of four miles to and from the site. All food, water and waste must be carried out inside and out.

How much? The price of park admission is $ 5.00 per vehicle. Pedestrians, cyclists and passengers are charged $ 1.00 more. The camp costs $ 20.00 (+ VAT) per night and the cabin is $ 85.00 (excluding tax)

If this sounds like a good trip for you, then visit the park Web site for more details and start http://www.floridastateparks.org/bluespring/Time to plan your trip.

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