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This is a list of streams and rivers in the U.S. state of Florida.With one exception, the streams and rivers of Florida all originate on the Coastal plain.That exception is the Apalachicola River, which is formed by the merger of the Chattahoochee River, which originates in the Appalachian Mountains, and the Flint River, which originates in the Piedmont.
The Outstanding Florida Water designation has been applied to all bodies of water in national parks, national wildlife refuges, national seashores, national preserves, national marine sanctuaries and estuarine research reserves, state parks and recreation areas, state preserves and reserves, state ornamental gardens and botanical sites ...
According to the Florida Bureau of Geology, [1] the group of springs consist of at least 12 known springs scattered along the upper 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of the Wacissa River. Land to the east and west of the river is flat and swampy and surface elevations are little more than 3 feet (0.91 m) above river level.
The clear, spring-fed Wacissa River is more popular with tubers and those seeking a more relaxing paddle. [5] The Aucilla Sinks Trail and portions of the Florida National Scenic Trail give hikers access to karst features like sinkholes and solution holes. Goose Pasture Campground along the Wacissa River contains several campsites available on a ...
A small town on Florida's Nature Coast, Crystal River is known for its crystal-clear springs and abundant wildlife. Take a guided tour of the springs, swim with manatees (yes, really!) or explore ...
The Wekiva River (sometimes spelled Wekiwa, a Creek word meaning "spring of water" [2]) is a 16.0-mile-long (25.7 km) river in Central Florida, north of Orlando in the United States. It originates in Apopka and joins the St. Johns River , the longest river in the state, in DeBary .
One of Florida’s most unique waterways, The Everglades, ranked in the top 15, in 13th place. ... The Shark Valley Observation Tower offers “sweeping 360-degree views of the heart of the River ...
Image of the Peace River. The Peace River is a river in the southwestern part of the Florida peninsula, in the U.S.A. [1] It originates at the juncture of Saddle Creek and Peace Creek northeast of Bartow in Polk County and flows south through Fort Meade (Polk County) Hardee County to Arcadia in DeSoto County and then southwest into the Charlotte Harbor estuary at Punta Gorda in Charlotte County.