It’s no secret that Florida’s clear blue water is home to an array of natural beauty and biodiversity. If you love snorkeling or scuba diving, and especially if you love animals, this unique activity ...

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — Ever wanted to swim with a manatee? Today marks your chance. Manatee season is officially underway at Crystal River, "the Manatee Capital of the World." From now until March, ...

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. -- A diver shared an incredible moment with a manatee during a dive in Crystal River, Florida, on February 8. In the footage Kendra Vandegrift, an in-water manatee guide, can be ...

As the boat meanders through the bay, my guide and captain debate locations to check for manatees. They rattle off familiar ones we might run into—Greased Lightning, Penny Pockmark—named and ...

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — Tripadvisor announced Tuesday the winners of its 2023 Travelers Choice Best of the Best "Things to Do" awards – and Florida made the list! With the summer season coming in hot, ...

Florida is known for making dreams come true. And while many associate Orlando with vacation magic (Hello, Disney!), a lesser-known destination about an hour and a half northwest brings the same ...

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - On April 1 and 2, Discover Crystal River Florida was at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens to launch ‘Step into Awareness,’ an augmented reality experience that highlights ...

A lawsuit could soon be filed to force federal environmental officials to reverse recent cuts in staffing at the largest manatee sanctuary in the world. The target is the Crystal River National ...