Blue springs also has a small number of cabins that can be reserved ahead.
@artofadventurepascalemo
Жыл бұрын
Good call 🙌
@robinstapelfeld8599
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your adventures. Heading there in a few days and I’m so excited, plus it’s only 2 hours away! 🤩 Take care & safe travels 😊
@artofadventurepascalemo
2 жыл бұрын
Have a great time!
@VernonLaird
8 ай бұрын
My wife and I will be visiting for the first time this weekend, we are super excited 😊
@artofadventurepascalemo
8 ай бұрын
Have an amazing time!!! 🩵
@malinajones1435
7 ай бұрын
The most beautiful place I've ever swam I have great memories vacationing with my family there back in the 80s and early 90s 😊
@artofadventurepascalemo
7 ай бұрын
It is soooooo beautiful! 🩵
@cjlovasco6977
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for y’all’s hard work makin these videos and all the information!
@artofadventurepascalemo
Жыл бұрын
Thank YOU! So glad you find them valuable!!! 🙏💙
@PaintingBluePanda
11 ай бұрын
So so helpful and insightful, thank you!
@artofadventurepascalemo
11 ай бұрын
🙌😄
@VernonLaird
8 ай бұрын
My wife and I are going to visit for the first time this weekend we are super exited!😊
@artofadventurepascalemo
8 ай бұрын
🩵
@MrErnben
Жыл бұрын
Hi, really beautiful video. May I ask you if this spring is accessible for wheelchairs? Not for swimming of course, just to ride around the water. I plan to visit this in January 2024. Thanks!
@artofadventurepascalemo
Жыл бұрын
Hi. Thx for reaching out. Yes there are very wide sidewalks and boardwalks. Plus ramps that lead down to the water’s edge in a few spots along the spring run. I hope you make it out. It will be beautiful in January and no doubt lots of Manatees!
@princessfame666
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Im planning to come here for my birthday in August 😊!
@artofadventurepascalemo
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Have a great time! 🩵
@FollowThomas
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful state park. I was there a couple of months ago, definitely wanna go back. 👍
@artofadventurepascalemo
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed 🤙 So much fun!
@johnnelson1625
2 жыл бұрын
Excellant videos! Great job on the videos and narration.
@artofadventurepascalemo
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@FloridaandBeyond
2 жыл бұрын
We are camping at this park in a few weeks! We visited this park in December and saw all the manatees. We are excited to go back and swim! It is an amazing park. Great video!
@artofadventurepascalemo
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Have fun!!!
@monsemaniaa
Жыл бұрын
Hey, I will be visiting in December. Is the swimming available in December?
@monsemaniaa
Жыл бұрын
I have a question, is swimming available in December? I have a trip planned with a large family so I really need to know.
@artofadventurepascalemo
Жыл бұрын
No swimming at Blue Spring in December. Closed for manatees thru the winter.
@Karlarchaga
2 ай бұрын
Awesome ❤
@artofadventurepascalemo
2 ай бұрын
🙌🩵
@erins_spiritual_cafe
2 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous video !
@artofadventurepascalemo
2 жыл бұрын
🙏🙏🙏
@rogercelletti1170
Жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks
@artofadventurepascalemo
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@ricardoandreu5107
2 жыл бұрын
So kool. I can imagine the Lady Bug screaming when the manatees get close, ha!
@artofadventurepascalemo
2 жыл бұрын
She would love it!
@MasonFN9
2 жыл бұрын
This looks fantastic!
@artofadventurepascalemo
2 жыл бұрын
You will love it 💙
@charlesmonroe8288
Жыл бұрын
Have been there many times years ago. Wonderful place
@artofadventurepascalemo
Жыл бұрын
So awesome 💙
@CTRadventures
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome drone shot in the beginning of the video! We just started adventuring around Florida and would love to get a shot like this! Where did you launch from??
@artofadventurepascalemo
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. You technically can’t launch in the park. So you need to be on the river when you put the drone up. Have fun. Enjoy!
@CTRadventures
2 жыл бұрын
@@artofadventurepascalemo that's what I figured but I wanted to make sure, thanks!
@wendydonaldson3953
Жыл бұрын
Hi there, we are hoping to visit late august for the day when we stay in Daytona from the UK. I really want to see Mannatee but know this isnt the right time of year for them inland.... is there much chance of seeing them?! It looks beautiful to visit anyway but they are on my bucket list to see!!
@artofadventurepascalemo
Жыл бұрын
Yes there is a very good chance to see manatees at Blue! I’ve been all times of year and I’ve seen them every time! Good luck!
@jennifertiitinen9006
Жыл бұрын
Cool beans, I’ll bring my own paddle boards
@artofadventurepascalemo
Жыл бұрын
Do it! So fun 🤩
@50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5
10 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@artofadventurepascalemo
10 ай бұрын
🫶
@Sojourner24_7
Жыл бұрын
If the paddle run starts at the river, I'm wondering if you have to paddle against the current ?
@artofadventurepascalemo
Жыл бұрын
Yes but it's not hard at all. It's a pretty chill flow. Enjoy!
@Sojourner24_7
Жыл бұрын
@@artofadventurepascalemo Thank you for your response 😊 I can't wait to check this place out
@dominiquec1389
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Where do you keep your personal belongings while you’re tubing?
@artofadventurepascalemo
2 жыл бұрын
I keep everything in the car. And then I leave my keys in a lockbox at the car. I feature that lockbox in the Ichetucknee video if you want to see the exact one. 🤙😜💯
@dominiquec1389
2 жыл бұрын
@@artofadventurepascalemo hmm okay thank you.
@camski13
Жыл бұрын
Hi I’m traveling there from punta gorda in may going snorkeling can you swim manatees in any of the springs or is it a specific one thanks for sharing love the page
@artofadventurepascalemo
Жыл бұрын
Blue Spring is a great spot for manatees. They technically don’t want you “swimming” with the manatees but if you are in the water and they are in the water, it’s a very cool experience. You just can’t swim towards them or the rangers yell at you haha. But it’s amazing. I’ve been within a few feet of them many times. Crystal River is another great spot (check my water bike video for some additional info on that place) and weeki Wachee river is another popular spot (check my popular spots to kayak video). Of course we have a “manatee mania” video too. Haha we cover all the bases. I really hope that helps. Let me know if I can help in any other way!
@Flygirlnunez
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for you video it was great. We are Australians visiting Orlando between Oct 23rd to 27th. Which spring would you recommend that might have tubing at this time and possibly kyaking? Thank you 😊
@artofadventurepascalemo
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Awesome! Rock Springs at Kelly Park (I have a video) is a great spring to check out in the area. The spring head is beautiful and there’s a cool lazy river and plenty of spots to swim. Next door there is a spot called Kings Landing where you can kayak. If you want more of a party vibe, Ginnie Springs is not too far away. You can swim, kayak, tube, camp all in the one park (I have a video for Ginnie too). Do you have kids? What kind of atmosphere are you looking for?
@artofadventurepascalemo
Жыл бұрын
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Жыл бұрын
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@Flygirlnunez
Жыл бұрын
@@artofadventurepascalemo thank you for responding to me! Yes we have a 10 and 12 year old. I think most importantly would be somewhere accessible where we don’t have to arrive at 6am to try and get in. Some swimming, viewing the scenery and kayak would be nice. We are hiring a car and staying in both Orlando and Miami. I also wasn’t sure if the tubes are still working in October at any of the springs? We are staying in Orlando from 23rd to 30th october
@artofadventurepascalemo
Жыл бұрын
@@Flygirlnunez October is after the summer rush. So Rock Springs at Kelly Park should not be too crowded. If you went on a week day, you won’t have to be there super early. It made my list for family friendly springs. 10-12 year olds will love it. I put the link above if you want to check it out. You need to bring your own tubes, but you can find floats in almost all the grocery stores in Florida. They are not expensive at all. And Kings Landing is a beautiful kayak spot. Literally around the corner. Wekiwa Springs is also in that same area. Great spot to snorkel. The kayak run is great too. Lots of wildlife. No tubing on that part tho. 🐊
@ninamagerle2991
Жыл бұрын
Hi, first of all - great video! My sister and I don't have a car here, our hotel is in Orlando. Do you know how it's possible to go to the park with an Uber?
@artofadventurepascalemo
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Good question. I bet you could get an Uber to drop you off and pick you up in front of the “entrance” to the park but you may have to walk a bit to the entrance of the spring. Blue Spring would be a really long walk. But there are 2 nice springs that are even closer to Orlando and would be a shorter walk from the park entrance to the spring entrance. Check out my videos on Rock Springs and Wekiwa. Both amazing and may be better for ubering. Good luck. Let me know how it goes 🤙💙
@ninamagerle2991
Жыл бұрын
@@artofadventurepascalemo Thank you so much for the good answer!
@ninamagerle2991
Жыл бұрын
Oh and how did you do it with your valuables when you swam? Are there lockers available?
@artofadventurepascalemo
Жыл бұрын
@@ninamagerle2991 Blue and Rock have lockers. I don’t think Wekiwa does tho. But Wekiwa you can keep your things relatively close to you in the swim area. And of course take with you if you rent kayaks or something.
@mobarickabdullahiii2778
2 жыл бұрын
Love that place!!
@artofadventurepascalemo
2 жыл бұрын
So much fun!
@hannaolson6968
Ай бұрын
FYI, swimming and tubing is closed down this year "until November 1st 2024" due to construction on the banks. Just an FYI to anyone traveling there soon!
@artofadventurepascalemo
Ай бұрын
🤙
@Kelli-wq3rm
Жыл бұрын
I was told you can’t kayak in the spring area during manatee season Nov.-March. So is it better/worth it to kayak around those times to be able to kayak in the spring? Also would I still see some manatees outside of those dates (now)?
@artofadventurepascalemo
Жыл бұрын
Yes you will see manatees at Blue Spring year round. You can only paddle and swim the spring run between March-November (sometimes the dates change a bit depending on how many manatees show up and when they start to use the spring tun as a warm water refuge). You can paddle the river (just off the spring run) year round. I hope that helps. It’s always a good time at Blue Spring!
@Kelli-wq3rm
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! We were wanting to go 11/4 and could be close to when the spring run is cut off. I’m assuming you meant you “can’t” paddle the spring run during March-Nov. I’m sure it’s great all year round, but I’d love to go when we can paddle the run. Thanks!
@artofadventurepascalemo
Жыл бұрын
@@Kelli-wq3rm you CAN paddle between March-Nov. You CAN’T paddle between Nov-March.
@Kelli-wq3rm
Жыл бұрын
@@artofadventurepascalemooh I didn’t even realize the months were reversed when you said it. 😂 Sorry, thanks for confirming. 😊
@JefeDeUsted
11 ай бұрын
I was confused by that too. Be easier to understand if you said you can paddle April thru October instead of overlapping the months. Thx for clarifying
@BookLeagueStorytime
Жыл бұрын
let's goooooooo!
@artofadventurepascalemo
Жыл бұрын
💙🤜🏾🤛💙
@jennifertiitinen9006
Жыл бұрын
I’m ready to go
@artofadventurepascalemo
Жыл бұрын
YA$$$$$
@roseanabrandaoloya
Жыл бұрын
Amei as dicas 🇧🇷vou conhecer
@artofadventurepascalemo
Жыл бұрын
YESSSS! Have fun!
@marisolgonzalez-kj1sp
2 жыл бұрын
Hello, and what can you tell me about the 🐊 alligators??? did you see some?, we are about to go tomorrow and we want to go kayaking but it scares me to look at a 🐊 and my fear comes out and I fall or something similar because of my fear, TIA !!
@artofadventurepascalemo
2 жыл бұрын
They are not a big deal there. I’ve been going for years and I’ve only seen one. It was resting on a tree along the banks where the run meets the river. My advice is not to worry about them! Have a blast!
@marisolgonzalez-kj1sp
2 жыл бұрын
@@artofadventurepascalemo Thanks for answering me so quickly, tomorrow I'll tell you how it went 😬🙈🙈🙈
@artofadventurepascalemo
2 жыл бұрын
@@marisolgonzalez-kj1sp let us know!!!
@pangreadsthebible
2 жыл бұрын
Fishing? What kind of fish and will we catch any fish there?
@artofadventurepascalemo
2 жыл бұрын
You can’t fish inside the park. Only out on the river.
@L9210L
2 жыл бұрын
If we camp there can we get to the tubing area by walking? *also are there leeches? 😶
@artofadventurepascalemo
2 жыл бұрын
No leeches. Yes you can walk from campsites to the tubing area. But it is a bit of a walk. I’ve seen campers bring bikes to help get around the property. It’s not necessary tho. Have a blast!
@L9210L
2 жыл бұрын
@@artofadventurepascalemo Awsome! Thanks for getting back to me :)) Will definitely check this place out!
@deeallen6322
Жыл бұрын
What are the best to go to Central Florida?
@artofadventurepascalemo
Жыл бұрын
Hi Dee! Rock Springs is one of my favs in Central Fla (check out that video too). What are you looking to do in the springs? That will help me steer you in the right direction.
@deeallen6322
Жыл бұрын
@@artofadventurepascalemo my gf wants to kayak nervous about seeing a gator I kinda would like to swim
@artofadventurepascalemo
Жыл бұрын
@@deeallen6322 Rainbow River sounds like the spot for you. Kayaking and swimming are both excellent. Check out the video I produced on Rainbow. I love it there!
@deeallen6322
Жыл бұрын
@@artofadventurepascalemo see gators?
@artofadventurepascalemo
Жыл бұрын
@@deeallen6322 I’ve personally never seen a gator there, but they do exist there. Historically I’ve found, if I don’t mess with them they won’t mess with me. Stay off the banks. And stay out of murky water and you’ll be fine! There are usually a decent amount of people kayaking and tubing or snorkeling, even boating on rainbow, so it’s not usually a problem.
@JP-dz7zu
Жыл бұрын
Are there manatees here in July?
@artofadventurepascalemo
Жыл бұрын
I’ve seen manatees there year-round. But it’s not guaranteed. There is a really good chance tho. 🩵
@bensutherland6871
Жыл бұрын
No Jan Feb March and April are when they are always there they only come into the springs in the winter time when it's colder the springs stay the same temperature I love 1/2 mile away
@rustydeandarby
5 ай бұрын
How’s fishing?
@artofadventurepascalemo
5 ай бұрын
No fishing at blue springs. You can fish in the St johns river tho. 🐠
@jennifertiitinen9006
Жыл бұрын
So is it a good place to dive in oc
@artofadventurepascalemo
Жыл бұрын
OC? As in Orange City? Yes. It’s not super deep or super wide. But really cool and photogenic 🤿
@christinawilliams3475
Жыл бұрын
Can you snorkle in december?
@artofadventurepascalemo
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately they close the spring run in the winter because it becomes a manatee refuge. So cool to see tho 😁
@alloverdaplace2043
2 жыл бұрын
Be there at 8 am!? 😩 It's too early and cold lol
@artofadventurepascalemo
2 жыл бұрын
🤣 and totally worth it! 💪
@alloverdaplace2043
2 жыл бұрын
@@artofadventurepascalemo I bet! 😁😁😁 I will have to have some strong coffee that day
@reginacb79
2 жыл бұрын
@@alloverdaplace2043 Be there way earlier than 8 a.m. on weekends. We were there at 6:50 a.m. on this holiday weekend and there were at least 100 cars in line by the time we got there. At least another 200 came by 8 a.m. opening after us and entry was closed shortly after us. It takes getting up before 5 a.m. to go there but it is worth it once you're in!
@madissontharp9682
2 жыл бұрын
@@reginacb79 I'm planning a trip with friends who haven't been and I'm trying to tell them as nicely as possible that if we get there at 8, were not getting in 😭😂
@gkazim
2 жыл бұрын
@@madissontharp9682 how did it go? What time did you arrive and and did you get in?
@VernonLaird
8 ай бұрын
My wife and I will be visiting for the first time this weekend, we are super excited 😊
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