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 ...

Crystal River, Florida, is home to just over 3,000 ... from wetsuits and snorkels to expert navigation through all the manatees' favorite springs and hideouts. Outfitters like River Ventures ...

Manatees usually migrate from Florida in the spring, so Florida residents only have a few months to go out and spot them in the wild before they’re gone. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...

And this recently captured heartwarming moment between a giant manatee mom and her baby could be the perfect proof. The ...

Three Sisters Springs is one of the most important warm water winter refuges for manatees on the Gulf Coast of Florida. It is ...

A retired Navy admiral discusses the economic and environmental impacts of restoring the Ocklawaha River by breaching Rodman ...

Endangered manatees congregate around the warm springs in Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge in Florida. Some areas are roped off for their protection. (USFWS) Manatees, which are listed as ...