Swimming & Canoeing in a Pristine Florida Spring | Silver Glen Springs in Ocala National Forest
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- Silver Glen Springs is a huge blue gem located in Florida's Ocala National Forest! It's hard to believe how gorgeous the blue water is until you see it for yourself. We absolutely LOVED this spring and crystal clear waters! Located in Florida off of a giant lake called Lake George, the water temperature is a constant cool 72 degrees but feels great in the Florida heat after a hike. Join us for some swimming and a beautiful canoe ride towards Lake George. What a beautiful adventure!
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Swimming & Canoeing in a Pristine Florida Spring | Silver Glen Springs in Ocala National Forest
Recorded: October 2020
We use to camp there in the 1970s. It was so beautiful and the spring was all lit up at night. Swimimg was allowed till 9pm. The campsites were just up the hill from the spring.
We went there 5 years in a row. We had a pop-up camping trailer
Wow Edward. That sounds very nice. It must have changed s lit since then but what great memories! đ
We went thru the 60s and 70s. They had cabins back then. They sat up the hill and over looked the springs. One of my favorite places. It has changed alot since then.
Wow! What a gorgeous spring! It looks like you had a great time!
Yes it's stunning! đ€©
Yowzers, a new wonderful video and lots of WATER!!!!! (: This one was so much fun!!!! Somehow some way I will make my way down to Florida!!!! Saving as much money as I can slowly but surely!!!! Love this video so much!!!!
Thank you Freeman! We always look forward to your comments! This spring was truly a blast to explore. It was surprising to us how pristine it is despite how crowded it can get!
I've been to a ton of springs, and Silver Glen is probably my favorite.
It really is a gem isn't it? đ
So glad I've discovered your channel as I'm about to embark and a series of adventures of my own! You guys are awesome and I love your cheerful energy. Beautiful â€
That's so awesome! Adventures fill our souls. The older we get, the more we want to stay curious with the world. There's so much to learn and discover! So glad you found us! đ
Another great video, our to do list keeps getting bigger!
Thank you so much Rick and Judy! Somehow the more we do, the more our list seems to grow too. đ Glad you enjoyed!
Itâs a beautiful spotâŠwe were there this weekend (July 2021)âŠ.super busy so we will be going back in the fall/winter months. There is a $10 per person fee to enter on weekends and please note that they open at 8am. Thereâs limited parking also so itâs worth getting there early and waiting in line before they open. Loved the trail also.
Thank you so much for the kind thoughts Beach Girl! So happy you enjoyed the video. When we went it was definitely busy but I bet it's gotten even more popular with travel opening up more in the past few months. To get out there early, you could also camp at another one of the local parks like Alexander or Juniper Springs but it would be hard to leave those beautiful parks. Thanks so much for the tips!
You two are adorable. We live in Ocala, but have only been on the Rainbow Springs run. Once during a severe thunderstorm... the other times the weather was beautiful!
Thank you so much for the kind words Dorothy! â€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïž We'll have to go back and try the run at Rainbow Springs again sometime when it's not thunderstorming. Ha! You have a ton of beautiful places right near you. It's so nice to live in Florida!
Absolutely stunning video!
Thanks so much Shak! Silver Glen Springs is a cool place to visit!
We brought our boat there in 2019 beautiful area the kids loved it
Awesome Jay! What a great place to hang out on a weekend. I bet hanging out on your boat on the weekend would be quite a party! đ
I was there this weekend amazing place! Bring a floaty and enjoy the water.
Silver Glen Springs is so beautiful! It's such a cool place to spend a day and you're right! Definitely bring a floaty and pack a lunch. Thanks for watching! đ
Iâm new to your videos. I absolutely enjoyed this one and I have to say you both have a very soothing relaxing voice to listen to. Thank you for making great videos.
Thank you so much Lisa & Mandi! We're so happy to have you and glad you enjoy our videos! đ
Your videos of Florida places to visit are always awesome. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. We visited Siesta Key based off one of your videos. đ
Wow that's so awesome! We hope you loved Siesta Key! Being based in Central Florida we have so much more to explore! The more we find, it feels like we've barely scratched the surface of all the amazing places that are in Florida. Thanks for watching Bill!
I want some of those pumpkin muffins.
Oh yeah! Check out the recipe in the description below!
You two are too adorable! Girl, that huge bee! I would've freaked and completely fall in the water so good job for not falling and not getting stung! We live in The Villages so we're not far at all :)
Thank you so much Grace! â€ïž Yes that was a close one with the bee! đđ It seems like every time we go out in nature, the bees are attracted to Sarah! Haha. The Villages are not that far at all. We can't wait to explore some beautiful places out your way! Thanks so much for watching!
You guys are so sweet!! Love your channel
Thank you so much for the love Tina! đ We're happy you found us!
We visited Rainbow springs, Salt springs and Silver Glen in June this year. Silver Glen was our favorite and there was a manatee that came in while we were there. It was quite crowded and he turned around quickly, but we saw him.
Wow! That must've been so cool to see a manatee at Silver Glen. The water is so clear near the spring. I bet that was quite a sight! We've actually been to all three of those springs and they're all very beautiful!
Awesome!
Thank you!
Great video. I have been going to these springs all my life and a few hidden one as well and I am always amazed at the beauty. I have also swam in the brown water in a cypress lake most of my life and never had a problem with gators. The brown comes from the tannins in the cypress trees.
Thank you! We're happy you liked our video! You're brave to be swimming in Florida waters without being able to see those gators around!
@@PSAdventures Not brave just a normal Fl Man. lol
I want one of those pumpkin muffins for lunch today!!! (;
It's the perfect season for it!! đ
What an incredible spot! Plus, you two are such an advertisement for eating vegan. Florida is such a blessed state. Seeing people in bathing suits in November gingerly going into 72 degree water makes my head spin. Great, great video!
Thank you for joining us! We love the Florida life and finding new things to do around here. But don't worry, we'll soon get out the jackets and boots no matter what the weather is! đ
I want to visit and hopefully live in Florida. I have been dreaming of this for years.
We love living in Florida â€ïž but if course we love to travel as well! We are actually hiking in the mountains right now so we'll have some different types of videos soon!
We decided to quit our jod and We moved 2014 and we love it NO REGRETS....
Wow! That's awesome. Good for you for following your dreams!
We love Silver Glen
Such a beautiful spot to enjoy! Florida springs are so nice. đ
This beeventure was hilarious. Mr Hubby/Cameraman, you were supposed to save the damsel in distressđ€Ł
Ha! This damsel is getting better about her fear of bees. Sarah does love bees though, by the way. đ
Great video!!!
Thanks so much Norma! It's a beautiful place to experience. If you go, it's much better on weekdays since there will be less people and also towards the end of the day people clear out. We love all of your positive energy! đ
Hi I just found you 3/19/22. Iâve been binge watching having just got a Solis in Jan after watching Yiutubers in 2020-21. I love the flexibility of my van. Moved to Pcola and love all the state parks in north Florida and Big Lagoon near me. Have fun. I love getting back to camping
We're so happy you found us Joellyn! That's awesome to hear about North Florida being a great place to camp. We've got a lot of plans to visit many more of Florida's State Parks and definitely more camping. It's the best! đ
Great video! My wife and I have been exploring Florida springs this is definitely next on the list. Do you know if we can launch our own kayaks?
Awesome Jeff! You should be able to pay the fee to get in and also bring your own kayak to launch right at the launch site. I don't think it costs any extra to launch your own. It was a great spring to visit. So glad you enjoyed the video! đ
I plan on visiting Ocala for a thanksgiving camping stay! Canât wait!! South FL local here đ€Ș
Awesome! It's so much fun! We find camping at Juniper Springs to be one of our favorites!
@@PSAdventures thatâs exactly where weâre aiming for. Hopefully thereâs a cozy spot available for us lol
How fun! The camping spots at Juniper are great! Large and secluded compared to the other campgrounds.
They say that the animals are more afraid of you than you are of them.... but when it comes to that bumblebee I don't think that's true LOL
Just one of those things I know to be true, and yet.... đ€·đ€Ł
If you guys haven't been to the Silver River in Silver Springs Florida you really should check it out.
Is my favorite spring, you never even go one second without seeing wildlife., manatees, otters, monkeys, gators, and tons of birds and fish
You're awesome! Your timing is amazing. Our Silver Springs video is going live this morning! đ And we did see the monkeys!
Great video! How was the bugs situation at Silver Glen / Ocala in general? Did you encounter no see ums and mosquitoes?
When we went the bugs weren't bad at all. It was pretty warm and the water felt great. Surprisingly at the end of the day there was hardly anyone there so we felt like we had the whole spring to ourselves! So glad you enjoyed!
My friend and I just went last Sunday--air temps in the 60s. We rented a canoe and we saw at least 50 manatees! Two alligators sunning themselves. No power boats parked there at all which was a nice surprise. A few people were in the water, and my friend also braved it. Not me! I'll wait until its hotter, but I'm looking forward to going back next spring/summer. I've lived in NE Florida for nearly 20 years and I can't believe I've never been there before. A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! We also hiked both trails, but we also saw a few piles of bear poo...kind of worrisome. Near the turnaround point, we found a couple of deer. Then went a little further and heard some more loud rustling in the woods, chickened out and turned back. A word of caution to anyone considering going out to the SGS Rec Area, admission price is per person, not per vehicle, and it has gone up from what web site says. Also they are not doing hourly canoe rentals, as what the website says, but want you to pay for the daily rental...$40-something dollars. So we thought we'd be paying about $25 for the day, and it ended up coasting about $55! But the water is gorgeous, and I'm glad I went. Thanks for the inspirational nudge, Paul and Sarah!
Wow that's so awesome that you had a great time! You definitely saw a ton more wildlife than when we were there! I bet it had something to do with none of the power boats being there to scare them off. And seeing that many manatees. Whoah. Thank you so much for the kind words and great to hear you had a good time! đ
how many people can fit in a canoe?
We've seen people going with 3-4 people before but it's only been the two of us when we've gone. The more you have in the canoe, the slower they go. For kayaks, they have one and two person kayaks. Hope that helps!
Iâve been there nice
Awesome! It's a classic! đ„°
Great capture of your experience, how is the water temp and also from where you park the car to the actual swim spot how far is that distance? I'd really like to take my parents here but they are elder and want to know if it's too challenging
Thanks so much for the questions! The water temperature is in the low 70's like most springs in Florida. From what we remember, from the car down to the spring there is a bit of a dirt path that might be a bit of a challenge for the elderly since it's soft sand but they might have paved it since then. You'd have to call and check. It's a beautiful spring if you go. We hope that helps you!
4:30 That plunge is always breathtaking and almost painful. 72 sounds perfect --- after all the thermostat in our house is set at 74. But man does that feel cold. I know it's 72, but it feels like 45. Ahh, but once your body gets acclimated, it's so refreshing.
It gets us every time! Isn't that crazy how your house can be that cold and it's not a big deal but then when the water hits you it feels SO COLD. But yeah when you get used to it, it feels so good! Always makes you feel alive. Thanks for watching! đ
That's because our bodies temperature is 98 so it would feel cold
True! By the time we've warmed up in the sun, it can feel even more chilly getting into the springs. đ
How long was the hike from parking lot to the spring?
Hi! Actually it's very close from the parking lot to the spring. There's a short boardwalk area but mostly dirt and grass to get there. About 5 minute walk. There is also a 1 mile hike from the spring which was nice.
I did barrel rolls with manatees there. The island at the end is where we have lunch. And make sure you grab any and all trash you see. Please and Thank you.
It's such a beautiful place! We'd love to go back there and enjoy a day. There's a lot to love about that park!
Bees are attracted to blue.
Hey hey! Are they really?! That would explain why they're always attracted to us. We do wear a lot of blue. And white. Are they attracted to white as well?
Hi! I would love to go but canât swim. Is there an area for those that canât swim?
Thanks for the question Mina! It's pretty shallow in a lot of places at Silver Glen Springs. You can always relax in the areas where it's not deep. It's all roped off so it's a great place to get in the water. We hope you enjoy it if you go!
How do you do that with the camera
How do we do what with the camera? Go underwater or fly with it? We were thinking back trying to figure out what you meant. Thanks for the comment though!
Has anyone been here the 1st week of Sept? We are planning a trip but I'm wondering if its just as busy.. hoping since most people will be back in school it won't be..
I'm guessing in July it will probably still be pretty busy since it's the summertime. This is what it looked like in October so in the day there were still a lot of people. Definitely try the middle of the week if you can to avoid the crowds! It's a nice park to visit! đ
do they let you swim in the boating areas?
Since the boating areas are outside of the state park, I think it's just the rules of the waterway so you probably could just swim there at your own risk. It seemed nice but alligators could definitely be nearby! Thanks for watching!
@@PSAdventures Thanks for the reply. There is just something about kayaking and being able to get out and swim. Thank you for the info.
How much does it cost for per person for snorkeling??
When we went it was $6 per person to get in the park. Once you're in you can get to the swimming area and the rest of the park. Don't forge to bring your snorkel gear! :)
@@PSAdventures ohh ok thank you so much!! We r excited to go :)
Enjoy life bro
Definitely! Thanks for watching!
Those aren't striped bass jumping, they're mullet.
Thanks David! They were serious jumpers.
we werent walking anymore bc we were tired
Sounds like your feet need a rest. đ
The last time I went I used my drone and the staff scolded me
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Dogs allowed?
We didn't see anyone with dogs in the park and after looking it up, it looks like dogs aren't allowed. :-/
Alligator alert
They're around! đ
Well, at least you can see the snakes and alligators as they swim to attack you.
đ Definitely! Would much rather see them coming!
Iâm going itâs an hour away from međđŸ
Awesome Tequila! If you go on a weekday and towards the end of the day you'll have it all to yourself. Hope you enjoy!
R there alligators
There's definitely alligators! But they don't bother you. They like to stay to themselves. We've been to a lot of different springs in Florida and while we've seen a lot of alligators, they're mostly on the sides sun tanning. They're cool to see though!
Why are you afraid of a humble bumblebee?
I know, I know! đ€Ł I crack myself up. I do love them, just not when they're on me!
It IS a beautiful place but there used to be SO MUCH MORE fish about 15 years ago and NO algae. These beautiful places are being ruined đđ
It is still beautiful but yes, it's important to do our part to keep them pristine! One of things we do personally is not using fertilizers to decrease the run-off into our precious Florida waters. â€ïž
Is water clear in September and can you send me an address
The water is clear all the time since it's a natural spring. It's beautiful to visit! Here's a link to Google Maps to give you the location: goo.gl/maps/CKDWoLHfGZ3H4RNc9 Enjoy!
Just do NOT walk the 1 mile trail to the lake. You WILL get ticks. My wife and I have PTSD from last years attack. 50 each at least.
Oh wow! We're a little wary of hiking in Florida around spring time. We have the same kind of PTSD from Wekiwa Springs hiking around March. So many ticks!! We're constantly doing tick checks if we happen to see one. Yuck! đ±
Sarah and her big mouth đź
đČ Uh...
There are alligators in there wtf
There definitely could be! đźđ In the spring area though with all the people I'm sure it'd be pretty rare to see one though.
Florida moment
I would break up with a man if he didn't get a bug off me. Instant disqualifier.
Nature seem to gravitate towards Sarah like Snow White. đ
MAKE LOVE IN THIS HOLY WATER AND YOU WILL BE TOGETHER FOREVER đ
đźđđ€ Is it getting hot in here?
@@PSAdventures Maybe
Stay off the tree
That's what we heard! When we were there we didn't see any kind of rope or anything to corral it off. It must have shown up after us. Definitely though!
Lol yeah I've heard yell that a bunch of times. It's very tempting though.
Very healthy except for veganism
Hi there! We love good food that makes us feel great. And for us, that's more of a whole foods, plant-based lifestyle. đ
What yankee's ! " you guys " ....not Y'all . I NEVER say " you guys " Y'all is inclusive to everyone .
Haha! Everyone seems to say it different. Y'alls'un guys! đđđ
seems you 2 don't have kids by the way you look somewhat perturbed by people and kids playing and being loud near by it's a park of course its busy
đ No we don't have kids, but we actually really do love kids! I could see how it would look from our reaction in the video though.
Most people would prefer to see the surroundings rather than the narrator.
Thanks for the suggestion! You can definitely just go visit the park if you'd rather just see the scenery. It's a beautiful place to visit if you're in the area.