During my college days at the University of Florida, a favorite springtime ritual was to hit the Ichetucknee River and Ichetucknee Springs State Park to go tubing in waters as clear as the Caribbean.
Ichetucknee stands out as one of the most iconic outdoor spots in the state. The headsprings and adjacent Blue Hole Spring are both havens for swimmers, snorkelers, divers, or just anyone looking to cool off in the summer months.
Add in a classic tubing or paddling adventure on the river and you have a combo that just can't be beat. It really is one of my favorite trips to take anywhere in Florida.
Between the crystal-clear waters and the canopy of ancient cypress trees hanging over its snaking path through beautiful Florida forest, the scenery feels straight out of a fairy tale.
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