Manatees are amazing creatures that are worth protecting. There are numerous places in Florida to see manatees.

The Crystal River, Florida, manatees are free, and you have the opportunity to swim and snorkel with them within the protected Three Sisters Spring. This area was recently closed in 2023 for a ...

While guests can kayak beside these gentle giants, swimming with them is not allowed. Fortunately, travelers can go snorkeling with manatees at nearby Crystal River, Florida, about 46 miles away.

This year's manatee season will last from Nov. 15, 2024, to March 31, 2025. Officials said Crystal River is one of North America's premier locations to swim with manatees.

A Florida landmark, the historic Plantation Resort on Crystal River, is under new ownership, as restoration plans are already ...

While officials are still calculating totals, Meek estimates Crystal River, a tourism hub on the coast of western Florida, was hit with seven to nine feet of storm surge. "Most of the roads ...