Swimming with Manatees in Crystal River, Florida

Snowbirds aren’t the only ones who flock to Florida in the winter. When the Gulf of Mexico cools, the Florida Manatees (a sub-species of West Indian Manatees) migrate inland to consistently warm springs and rivers. There are many areas and opportunities to observe manatees in the springs; from parks and boardwalks, to kayaking trips, swimming …

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Shark Tooth Hunting

Shark Tooth Island, Savannah, GA Who doesn’t love a good treasure hunt?  In Savannah Georgia, there is a unique opportunity to find treasure (fossils) as easily as walking down the beach and picking them up.  The Savannah River (on the border between Georgia and South Carolina) gets a lot of freight ships that pass through.  …

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