Sunday Favorites: Rainbow Springs
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Last week, my family and I visited Rainbow Springs during a short winter staycation. We were blown away at the beauty of the place. The natural elements were breathtaking, but there were manmade parts that also made an impact. Here s the history of the state park.
The neighborhood where I live becomes a war zone on holidays
that feature fireworks, so my family and I usually plan a trip to avoid them.
This year, our plans changed last minute and we were faced with the dilemma of
booking something spur-of-the-moment, or succumbing to a sleepless night of everlasting
Turtles lie on logs, warming their shells in the morning sun with tiny green feet splayed wide to capture maximum warmth. Black-and-white anhingas bob their heads, swimming after breakfast in the clear spring water. A silver boat glides past, all passenger eyes and cameras capturing the idyllic Florida scene.
Welcome to behind the scenes of Play Hard Florida, a local tourism and conservation company staffed entirely by Gators past and present.
The whole trip and video cost less than $400, according to Chief Executive Officer Carmine CJ Oliverio. We did that video on a shoestring budget, and yet we won, he said. We re all very excited.