The Crystal River Journal

The bay, in depth

Articles that go past the logistics: the animals, the springs and the stories of Kings Bay.

Planning a visit instead? Start with the practical guides.

Two manatees swimming in clear blue spring water

Crystal River Manatees: Why They Come, How Many, and How They Live

Why hundreds of manatees winter in Crystal River's 72-degree springs, how many come, how they live, what threatens them, and how Kings Bay became their refuge.

A dark spring pool surrounded by palms and scrub on Florida's Nature Coast

Practical

Crystal River Weather by Month: Air, Springs and Manatee Season

Crystal River weather month by month: NOAA highs, lows and rainfall, the 72-degree springs, hurricane season, and which months bring the manatees, scallops and paddling.

A kayaker paddling a cypress-lined Florida spring run

Places

Things to Do in Crystal River: Springs, Mounds, Scallops and More

The best things to do in Crystal River beyond a manatee swim: Three Sisters boardwalk, Hunter Springs, kayaking Kings Bay, the mounds, Homosassa, Weeki Wachee and scalloping.

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