A first-magnitude spring, towering cypress swamps, and wildlife-rich forests shape this serene North Florida escape.

Discover how to build a functional, transparent kayak using natural materials and common household supplies. Watch step-by-step as branches are crafted into a sturdy kayak frame, wrapped with clear ...

A couple in a transparent kayak was greeted recently by a large tiger shark that produced several anxious moments and lots of nervous laughter. “Baby, he’s coming to have a look at us,” Lauren, of the ...

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There’s one rule for our evening kayaking tour. When the big tarpon — astonishingly strong, acrobatic fish — start leaping up in the air, keep calm and paddle on. If we panic and tip into the water, ...

On Friday we reported on footage showing two men jumping overboard in a reckless manner to swim with orcas in Mexico’s Sea of Cortez, adding that the same type of orcas sometimes appear off Southern ...

The Eastern Tropical Pacific killer whales (ETPs) were hunting dolphins but became extremely boat friendly at times, riding wakes and interacting with passengers. One prominent captain, Ryan Lawler of ...

SILVER SPRINGS, Fla. — This time of year, hundreds of people head to Silver Springs every day to get a glimpse of two main attractions — manatees and monkeys. Both animals make their home in and ...

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