We visited Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River, Florida, to see manatees. These fascinating creatures spend the winter gathered around warm springs connected to the gulf, as the springs maintain a temperature of 72° F year-round.
Here’s a map of the springs:
A map on the wall of the visitor center:
350 manatees counted:
Entrance sign:
Manatee manners signs:
One of the springs:
Lots of manatees:
The nearby Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center:
