DUNNELLON — Ali Shelton said visiting Rainbow Springs State Park, a designated national landmark about 20 miles west of Ocala, opened her eyes to a new world. “A (natural) spring is a whole new ...

Location: Rainbow Springs is located at 19158 SW 81st Place Road within Rainbow Springs State Park in Dunnellon in southwest Marion County. Tube rentals are available at 10830 SW 180th Ave. Road.

Looking for one of Florida's best bargains? Try Rainbow Springs State Park for swimming, kayaking or tubing down one of Florida’s most beautiful rivers. Shimmering shades of aqua blues and emerald ...

Rainbow Springs is Florida's fourth-largest spring system and attracts thousands of visitors every year. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Rainbow Springs BMAP aims to reduce the ...

It wasn’t a picture-perfect day for outdoor exploring. In the midst of a recent cold snap, temperatures were in the 40s, the sky was overcast and a drizzling rain soaked the boardwalks at Rainbow ...

The North Fork of the White River is known for a number of things, floating and trout fishing in its cool, clear water chief among them. What is unexpected is a mid-century modern lodge perched atop ...

Once a vibrant stop on U.S. 41, Rainbow Springs near Dunnellon holds a storied past as a quintessential "Old Florida" attraction. Its history is a fascinating look at the state's tourism boom and ...

It's not hard to find natural wonders within Yellowstone National Park, but the park's largest hot spring might be the most remarkable, and not just for its size: dubbed the Grand Prismatic Spring, ...

This story is part of our weekly Hidden Gems feature series as the USA TODAY Network-Florida takes readers around the state to highlight some of our most interesting attractions. DUNNELLON — Ali ...