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 ...

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 ...

The art of laziness is strong in Florida, especially when you can get your hands on an inner tube. The state has some great selections for hours-long tube runs, mostly connected with natural springs ...

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 ...