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A safe haven for the endangered manatee, Blue Springs provides winter habitat for these slow, gentle creatures. The manatee can be observed from a platform built over the springs, and are commonly seen between November and March. Pumping over 65 million gallons of crystal clear water daily, the springs offer great swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving. The springs flow into the nearby St. Johns River, and ranger lead canoe tours are offered daily. Located in Blue Springs State Park, the area offers many park amenities; a campground, hiking trails, fishing dock and picnic areas being a few of the many available.

Directions: From Orlando, take I-4 East to Exit 53CB, Saxon Blvd. Merge onto Saxon Blvd and travel 1-3/10 miles to Enterprise Road. Turn right onto Enterprise Road and travel 1 mile to S. Volusia Avenue. Take a slight right onto S. Volusia Avenue and travel 1-9/10 miles to W. French Avenue. Turn left on W. French Avenue and travel 2 miles to the park entrance.