7:15 a.m. Daily | Plantation on Crystal River, 9301 W. Fort Island Trail, Crystal River | $129-$209 hotel rooms, $55 manatee snorkel tour | 352-795-4211 | plantationoncrystalriver.com Orlando Weekly ...

I am excited to share this bucket list adventure with you today! And unlike most family travel bucket list items, this one is ...

Located roughly one hour north of Tampa Bay, Crystal River is especially renowned for its manatee habitat. After all, the city is known as the “Home of the Manatee," as it draws thousands of visitors ...

Come enjoy a great family activity, it’s like an underwater Easter egg hunt, and easier than you think. If you can swim and are comfortable using a mask & snorkel then you’re all set! Scallops are ...

Looking for the best things to do in Crystal River, Florida? This fun, family friendly destination has exciting activities ...

Florida’s iconic manatees are facing a crisis. More than 800 of them died last year, many from starvation. The problem? Poor water quality is destroying the sea grass they need to survive. Recently, ...