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Blue Spring State Park
One of the country's largest first-magnitude artesian springs
Blue Spring pours out around 100 million gallons of water a day. The temperature of the water is at a constant 68 degrees and consequently the park is a favourite winter refuge for manatees.
Between the months of November and March, when the manatees escape the cooler waters of the St Johns River, you can sse them from the park's elevated boardwalks. Snorkelling or scuba diving are available in the turquoise waters of the spring head, as is canoeing at St Johns. Thursby House, atop one of the park's ancient shell mounds, was built in the late 19th century.
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