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 ...

The Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1983 to protect the Florida manatee, a subspecies of the West ...

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 ...

The hospitable waters attract some of the region’s most beloved residents: Florida manatees. Here’s a look at the best ways to experience the waters around Crystal River and ethically observe ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.