Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

Homosassa River; Shutterstock ID 46004830
Preening Spoonbill
Sleepy Flamingos
This is taken from the observation deck at Homosassa Springs Wildlife Refuge, the best place to spend the day and view manatees in Homosassa. 

While we were watching these people on the pontoon boat preparing to swim with manatees, dolphins came in up the Homosassa River. 

I just barely captured one on the far left of the picture, right in front of the kayaker. There were two of them. Dolphins and manatees in the same spot!

Read about our misadventures trying to find manatees:
http://rvluckyorwhat.com/2014/12/11/the-trouble-with-manatees/

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Beautiful Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park has something for the entire family. Get to know the local wildlife in Florida and by taking a tour of their rehabilitational Wildlife State Park. Read the full travel guide here: https://thewalkingmermaid.com/blog/homosassa-springs-state-park


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Rodeway Inn Homosassa

Rodeway Inn Homosassa

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4076 S Suncoast Blvd Homosassa FL
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Entire 4 Suite Botique Hotel like home w/ Indoor Pool & Waterfalls

Entire 4 Suite Botique Hotel like home w/ Indoor Pool & Waterfalls

Homosassa FL
Entire 4 Suite Botique Hotel like home w/ Indoor Pool & Waterfalls
River Rat's Rest

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Snorkel with the Manatees in Your Back Yard -  Kayaks Included

Snorkel with the Manatees in Your Back Yard - Kayaks Included

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Snorkel with the Manatees in Your Back Yard - Kayaks Included
Manatee Lodge | Waterfront Escape on Clear Water

Manatee Lodge | Waterfront Escape on Clear Water

Homosassa FL
Manatee Lodge | Waterfront Escape on Clear Water
Bring Your Boat! Homosassa Retreat < 5 Mi to River

Bring Your Boat! Homosassa Retreat < 5 Mi to River

Homosassa FL
Bring Your Boat! Homosassa Retreat < 5 Mi to River
1-bedroom cottage and private boat dock on deepwater canal close to the springs

1-bedroom cottage and private boat dock on deepwater canal close to the springs

Homosassa FL
1-bedroom cottage and private boat dock on deepwater canal close to the springs
Springs Waterfront, kayaks and pool, room for the whole fam + friends

Springs Waterfront, kayaks and pool, room for the whole fam + friends

Homosassa FL
Springs Waterfront, kayaks and pool, room for the whole fam + friends
Salty Anchor Relaxing Retreat for Scallop Season Boat Parking, Family Friendly

Salty Anchor Relaxing Retreat for Scallop Season Boat Parking, Family Friendly

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Salty Anchor Relaxing Retreat for Scallop Season Boat Parking, Family Friendly
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