Springs everywhere

I got up early packed us lunch and 6 bottles of water and 4 Pepsi. For our search for Florida Springs near our area. Within a 100 miles circle  we found over 15 springs. Now, we did not visit all 15 springs today. Saving some  for our next trip to this area.
Falmouth Springs:  Not much here  but if the water table  was up I am sure this would have been quite nice.

 I was disappointed in the amount of trash thrown on the trail  and at the water's edge. ( no gloves or bag  or we would have cleaned it up). Bring it/take it should be all's motto.

Madison Blue Springs:
We arrived  and there was a professional dive team setting up to explore the underwater cave next week. They was kind enough to answer my questions and explain  the need to log the depth, length, and height of the cave as they entered. They had a super cool underwater camera  to assist with the research.  They lowered a                   de-compression chamber for the quest next week. Good luck Fella's  and hope your research  is a success.

                                                                     The Chamber.

 This is where  the cave begins  20ft below surface  and runs approx. 1 mile north/south below Route 6.

On down the road  to find a few more Springs  and find a nice park  for our picnic.Getting hungry and thirsty. Buddy  is getting tired of the in/out of his cool truck.  He is so darn spoilt. Wants his truck bed, the a/c and lots of water with ice in it. Which  he get's.  LOL  I admit  I spoil him rotten.

Random shots  down the Suwannee River.

                                                               Private  cabin on the river.

                 Suwannee River  with the  Withlachoochie  and Alapaha River's flowing together.

All Domestic Animals are Prohibited in the Springs. Guess this lady can't read/hear  or just doesn't care about the environment and her pup. Alligators  love Dog's  for a snack/meal.
The Ranger tells you upon entry  NO Animals near the Springs  a "Florida Law."

                 This is the flow of the Springs out into  the Suwannee River.

 I forgot why I wanted this Bridge  shot . LOL, eh  nice bridge  and goes over the Suwannee River.

 All the springs  had a slim film on them. 2 reasons I wouldn't be in the water. Slim and alligators.
Each spring in this park  had divers in them, didn't matter to them about the slim and gators.

                                                 Green slim coated turtle on the rock.

 

I know I am short. But,honestly not that short.

Orange Sink Spring

 Limestone walls  surrounding the Orange Sink Spring.  The limestone looks like cellulose  in a sponge.

Time  to pack it up and head back to camp. Skies are getting dark, maybe we will get some of that much needed  rain.  Stopped at Winn Dixie while in Live Oak  to get supplies for our cookout tomorrow night.

We  have invited Ranger Gary and his family and Ranger Dylan  down  for  a going away meal.

Grilled chicken and Pork chops, homemade tater salad, fresh tomatoes and cukes, Butter steamed crook neck squash and baked beans, potato dinner rolls and  Peanut Butter Delight Chocolate Cake for dessert.

Gallons of the famous Florida Sweet Tea .Many great photos and fond memories will be made.

Rained in city limits of White Springs, as we got closer to camp  the road was dry and all we got was loud boomers .Maybe later tonight  we will get some rain.  Here is to  hoping we get it tonight and not tomorrow during our cookout.                                          

  Tobacco plants in Florida.