With its turquoise waters and underground cave system spanning over 30,000 feet, Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park is a true natural wonder in Florida. Now named in memory of the late Wes Skiles - ...

A Florida congressman is looking into creating a new Florida Springs National Park. The proposal would launch a federal study on whether the state’s springs deserve a national designation.

As Florida’s fall season gets into full swing, take advantage of mild temperatures by taking a hike in one of the Orlando ...

"Forever Blue" Turtles swim in the clear water of Ruth Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park. Photo by John Moran Quality Journalism for Critical Times A couple of weeks ago, I drove up to the ...

Seen from the air, a Florida freshwater spring is a bit of liquid heaven, luring humans and wildlife to enjoy its aquamarine cool. With at least 1,000 of them — more than any other state — the springs ...

U.S. Rep. Randy Fine has proposed a bill to study the feasibility of a Florida Springs National Park, encompassing the Ocala National Forest and surrounding springs. The proposed park aims to protect ...