Explore Silver Springs State Park, the only place in Florida where you can see wild monkeys, crystal clear springs, manatees, ...

This story is part of our weekly Hidden Gems feature series as the USA TODAY Network – Florida takes readers around the state to highlight some of our most interesting attractions. SILVER SPRINGS — ...

While kayaking Silver Springs, Florida, a woman found herself in the middle of an especially wild close encounter – surrounded by falling monkeys! "They're jumping in," the kayaker said as she filmed.

Cold weather in Florida means manatees will be huddling for warmth in many of the state's warmer fresh water springs. The threatened mammal can sometimes be difficult to catch a glimpse of in person, ...

On a recent boat trip on the Silver River to Silver Springs, I was again reminded of a fast-vanishing, old and more timeless Florida. One of powerful swirling, crystal-clear springs and of ...