DUNNELLON — Ali Shelton said visiting Rainbow Springs State Park, a designated national landmark about 20 miles west of Ocala, opened her eyes to a new world. “A (natural) spring is a whole new ...

Once a vibrant stop on U.S. 41, Rainbow Springs near Dunnellon holds a storied past as a quintessential "Old Florida" attraction. Its history is a fascinating look at the state's tourism boom and ...

OCALA, Fla. — There’s a new push to turn many of Florida’s state springs into a national park. It’s a measure that Florida’s 6th Congressional District Rep. Randy Fine is pushing forward as part of ...

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (AP) — Seen from the air, a Florida freshwater spring is a bit of liquid heaven, luring humans and wildlife to enjoy its aquamarine cool. With at least 1,000 of them — more than any ...

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. DUNNELLON — Ali ...