Florida Springs Packing List- Did you know that Florida has more than 700 natural springs? That is more than any other place on Earth! From the largest springs (Wakulla Springs which is the largest and deepest freshwater spring in the world) to tiny trickles, the springs hold eight billion gallons of water. Florida has 15 state parks that preserve the crystal-clear springs and the creatures that call these springs home. They also help protect the animals that call these springs home. Florida’s natural springs are home to manatees, otters, Florida gar, alligators, eels, turtles, and countless specifies of fish. In order to make the most out of your visit, you need to pack a few essentials, plan accordingly, and be prepared to totally unwind. Our Florida Springs Packing List will help ensure you bring along the essentials! Click here to order this awesome float! What is there to do at the springs? Freshwater springs are the ultimate year-round Florida attraction. With Florida’s warm climate and the water temperature maintaining a constant 72 degrees, you can visit the springs 12 months out of the year. In fact, the springs were actually Florida’s original tourist attraction. Long before people came to Florida to visit Disney World, Legoland, and Universal Studios, they hopped on steamboats to explore the waterways. Silver Springs was once one of the most popular tourist attractions in the entire country. Today, many of Florida’s springs offer swimming, snorkeling, diving, canoeing, paddleboarding, tubing, and kayaking in constant temperatures of 72 degrees. Many springs also offer hiking trails and camping.   Our kids love floating down the spring runs.  The current slowly takes you from the launching point to the ending point.  Once you get used to the cold water, it is extremely relaxing!  Of course, you can paddleboard, kayak or canoe on top of the water to avoid getting wet, all together! Silver Springs and Wakulla Springs also offer glass-bottom boat tours that give you a unique view of the springs and the animals that inhabit them. As I stated above, the springs are a year-round attraction in Florida.  During the winter months, hundreds of manatees flock to the springs.  Since the water is a constant 72 degrees, it is warmer than the nearby rivers.  Blue Spring seems to be a favorite for the West Indian Manatees.  In fact, as many as 360 manatees were recorded at the springs on March 1st, 2020! Florida Springs Packing List Floats and Rafts SportsStuff Noodler 2River Run Inflatable American Flag 2 Person Tube Float with CoolerGiant Flamingo FloatGiant Unicorn FloatInflatable cooler– for drinks and snacks More Fun Stuff! Inflatable KayakInflatable Paddleboard (I swear by this one!)Full-Face Snorkel Mask Safety Puddle Jumper VestSwim VestFirst Aid Kit Skin Care & Insect Repellent Coppertone Kids SunscreenOFF! Family Care Insect SprayCliganic Mosquito Repellent Bracelets Towels & Swim Suits Toddler Striped Hooded Poncho TowelsWomen’s BoardshortsWomen’s 50+ SPF ShirtGirl’s Roxy Rashguard **Please note that this post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. All opinions are my own. Pinkie swear**