By Victor Block Crystal River, Florida, a village perched on the state's west coast, has a human population of about 3,400 people. During the winter months they're joined by more than 400 manatees.

Along with swimming with dolphins, many travelers heading to Florida are eager to get up-close and personal with manatees.

What began in the 1980s as a local “welcome back” celebration for the area’s favorite underwater winter residents has grown ...

You’re already thinking about getting away. Now imagine a Florida destination where winter and early spring are defined by ...

We’re proud to keep the Florida Manatee Festival accessible and family-friendly! Admission is just $10 for adults, and kids ...

At Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River, spring-fed water remains a constant 72 to 73 degrees, drawing large numbers of ...

It’s one thing to visit an aquarium and gaze in awe at a 1,000-pound manatee swimming just behind the glass. It’s another thing to share the same water with Florida’s sea cows, encountering them in an ...

Hundreds of manatees were seen huddling together at Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River as they looked to stay warm.Temperatures<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...

Hunters Cove in Crystal River is arguably one of the best spots to view manatees in the wild, especially in the colder months — and now a rare home with direct access to the freshwater spring lagoon ...