Manatee Springs State Park, Chiefland, FL

 Today we arrived at Manatee Springs State Park.  During the months of  December - March, Manatees migrate to this Spring's crystal clear water that stays at 72 degrees throughout the year.  The Springs, one of the largest in the state, produce 50 million to 150 million gallons per day that flows into the Suwannee River.  During the times of the year that the springs are manatee-free, humans are allowed to swim in its beautiful waters.  We didn't see any manatees but there were plenty of deer, raccoons and armadillos.

Deer strolling through our campsite.

Armadillo in lower left hand corner of picture.

The water in this part of the springs in 20 feet deep and you can see right to the bottom.