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 ...

Looking for one of Florida's best bargains? Try Rainbow Springs State Park for swimming, kayaking or tubing down one of Florida’s most beautiful rivers. Shimmering shades of aqua blues and emerald ...

Location: Rainbow Springs is located at 19158 SW 81st Place Road within Rainbow Springs State Park in Dunnellon in southwest Marion County. Tube rentals are available at 10830 SW 180th Ave. Road.

The water at Rainbow Springs is Caribbean blue with stretches of dark green river grass interrupted by patches of white sand. Just north of the city of Dunnellon, this spring’s run is deep and ...

When you can fry an egg on the sidewalk, it's time to head for cool waters, such as the spring-fed Rainbow River. "It's awesome!" said Bev Leisure, executive director of the Dunnellon Chamber of ...

We are fast approaching summer here in Florida, which means families will be looking for fun things to do to bridge the gap between that last day of school this month and the first day of school in ...

Read full article: 🏖️This is a Florida beach? Check out this hidden gem in Flagler County The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park in Marion County features two canyons and four lakes. When the heat ...

On hot summer days, let the current carry you under a cool canopy of trees. Refreshing and relaxing, river tubing is a low-tech, all-natural way to get out on the water. On most routes, you can stop ...

It wasn’t a picture-perfect day for outdoor exploring. In the midst of a recent cold snap, temperatures were in the 40s, the sky was overcast and a drizzling rain soaked the boardwalks at Rainbow ...

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 ...