RIDES, slides and fairytale castles may be Central Florida’s most famous draws, but in Crystal River on the dazzling Gulf Coast, the best attractions can be found in the great outdoors.   This ...

Officials said Crystal River ... swim tours. However, those looking to swim with manatees should be aware of certain guidelines, as they are a protected species. According to the Florida Fish ...

Fired rangers at the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge in Florida got their jobs back, but manatee fans and local ...

The effort to better understand Florida’s sea cows is featured in episode 11 of this show, which airs on CBS April 26.

The tour began with an upstream paddle along the Rainbow River, allowing us to ... chance to connect with Florida’s most iconic wildlife, the manatees, in a way that felt both respectful and ...

I’ll never forget the first time I snorkeled at Crystal River and saw a manatee ... in Florida varies depending on whether you’re bringing your own gear or joining a guided tour.

Learn how the workers at Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge work tirelessly to protect the manatees that call Florida ...

Three Sisters Springs is an important 1.5 acre manatee wintering area within the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge on Florida’s Gulf coast, about 50 miles north of Tampa. The Florida manatee ...

Nitrogen and phosphorous from septic tanks and fertilizer spawn the growth of algae in Kings Bay, the second largest ...

During World Water Day on March 22, it’s worth highlighting ways to explore the Indian River Lagoon and a new photo project that shows the impacts of stormwater in Florida.

A great place to start is Crystal River Preserve State Park, which is one of the most biologically diverse estuaries in Florida. Here you can kayak, hike or take a boat tour while looking for ...

A one-day manatee survey in Crystal River is the focal point of one episode of Jeff Corwin’s current series, “Extraordinary ...