But we recently experienced one of the easiest bucket list activities around: going for a swim with manatees in Crystal River, Florida. I’m here to share why you should go do it yourself and how ...

CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA — Chomp ... Springs is the only region in the country where visitors can legally swim with manatees. Located about 90 minutes north of Tampa — accessible via several ...

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — There is no age limit for swimming with the manatees in Crystal River. But there is a "chill" limit. As in, you need to stay quiet, calm and respectful. "We preach passive ...

Even though manatees can be seen in Florida year-round ... visit Sandsprit Park in Stuart or even take a trip to Crystal River to swim alongside them this spring break. With less than a month ...

They look a bit like Wilfred Brimley smiling at you. Swimming with the manatees in Florida's Crystal River and Kings Bay brings another view of The Real Florida, away from the theme parks ...

As spotted on Zillow Gone Wild, a Florida bed and breakfast ... like many in the Crystal River area, threaten the manatee population. Many manatees are also struggling to find food.

Public Relations Manager of Discover Crystal River Florida says, “it’s the only place in the entire country that you can get in the water with our certified tour guides and swim with manatees ...

Crystal River is the only place in Florida where people are permitted to swim and snorkel with manatees, which are listed as a threatened species. The refuge and the manatees are the economic ...