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  2. Silver Springs (attraction) - Wikipedia

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    It is the largest artesian spring in the world and the site of the oldest commercial tourist attraction in Florida, and was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1971. Its main features are the glass-bottom boat tours on the river, which have operated there, in various forms, since 1878. (The oldest and only remaining operational boat is ...

  3. Silver Springs, Florida - Wikipedia

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    The 1934 'Princess Donna' is the oldest and only remaining operational boat from this bygone era. The "Princess Donna' currently operates on the Rainbow River in Dunnellon, Florida. In 2013, the State of Florida took over operations of Silver Springs and combined it with the adjacent Silver River State Park to form the new Silver Springs State ...

  4. Fort King - Wikipedia

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    Fort King (also known as Camp King or Cantonment King) was a United States military fort in north central Florida, near what later developed as the city of Ocala.It was named after U.S. Colonel William King, commander of 4th Infantry Regiment and the first governor of the provisional West Florida region.

  5. Marion County, Florida - Wikipedia

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    In the 19th century, this site became Florida's first tourist destination. Today, well known for glass-bottom boat tours of the area, Silver Springs is owned by the State of Florida; it was incorporated into Silver Springs State Park in 2013. [13] [14] Other nearby natural attractions include the Ocala National Forest and the Florida Trail.

  6. Silver River (Florida) - Wikipedia

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    The Silver River drains Silver Springs, located in the Silver Springs State Park in Silver Springs, Florida approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Ocala, Florida.The river flows east from the springs, being joined by an unnamed tributary creek from the north just east of the park, for approximately 5.4 miles (8.7 km) before joining the Ocklawaha River just south of the Bert Dosh Memorial Bridge.

  7. Ocklawaha River - Wikipedia

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    Florida Defenders of the Environment, which Carr co-founded in 1969, continues to push for the preservation and restoration of the Ocklawaha River. The river is a popular place to canoe, kayak and fish. The river forms the western boundary of the Ocala National Forest. Portions of the river remain mostly undisturbed by man.

  8. Silver Springs State Park - Wikipedia

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    The Silver Springs glass-bottom boats at the headspring area in 2017 The oldest operational glass bottom boat in Florida. Glass-bottom boats are located within the park and are based at the site of the former Silver Springs Nature Theme Park. Other activities include bicycling, canoeing, kayaking, camping, and wildlife viewing.

  9. Fort Gates Ferry - Wikipedia

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    The ferry takes ten minutes to cross the one mile (1.6 km) span of the river; [4] it can carry two to four pickup trucks, a dozen motorcycles, or 38 dirt bikes or bicycles. [ 10 ] The ferry is privately operated by the Fort Gates Fish Camp, and is funded by Putnam County as a public transportation service; the subsidy was set at $10,000 per ...

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