Silver Springs State Park encompasses not only the springs, but the entire 5-mile Silver River and surrounding sandhill forest. Swimming is not permitted to preserve the grass beds that feed the manatees. Sunblock and other human pollution will kill the grass beds which must thrive for them. Fishing is also not permitted; you can see results of preservation throughout with schools of big beautiful Blue Tilapia, families of manatees, gators, monkeys and more 💙 Get your nature fix, explore the real Florida and help us protect this stunning land and wildlife 💙 . . . #floridalife #floridastateparks #lovefl #floridasprings #silversprings #spring #bluewater #saveourplanet #saveourparks #springlife #nature #naturefix #touchgrass #explore #exploremore #paddle #canoe #wilderness #wildlife #wildlifephotography #gopro #gopromax #360 #tinyplanet