While it has a Clio address (2595 AL-10, Clio), the park is in the small town of Blue Springs — which is about an hour and 40 minutes from Montgomery (about 84 miles so southeast).

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According to the state, 932 manatees live in Blue Springs water prior to the release. Wednesday’s release drew big crowds for people eager to see that tally grow.

While it has a Clio address (2595 AL-10, Clio), the park is in the small town of Blue Springs — which is about an hour and 40 minutes from Montgomery (about 84 miles so southeast).

Blue Spring and DeLeon Springs state parks are each going to receive a tracked chair for people with mobility impairments to explore, available by free reservation.

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Blue Spring State Park 2100 W. French Ave., Orange City Elsewhere (386) 775-3663 ...