We took a trip to Blue Springs State Park yesterday. Blue Springs State Park is along the St. Johns River near Orange City here in central Florida. I heard that the springs provide a safe warm water refuge for manatees during the winter time, so it would be a great time to go and check them out. 
This mother and her calf came really close, and we were pretty lucky to get this picture. They were only a foot away from reach, not that I was going to reach out to touch them. 
Most of the manatees kept a distance and stayed on the other side of the spring.
It was an absolutely beautiful and serene place to visit. We wanted to dip our feet in the water, but swimming wasn't permitted at the time because of the manatees.
We really enjoyed our time together and the beautiful weather. We hope to visit again sometime soon and go kayaking.
Most of the manatees kept a distance and stayed on the other side of the spring. It was an absolutely beautiful and serene place to visit. We wanted to dip our feet in the water, but swimming wasn't permitted at the time because of the manatees. We really enjoyed our time together and the beautiful weather. We hope to visit again sometime soon and go kayaking. 
