Florida Springs vs Rivers vs Lakes — Why the Springs Are Different, and How to Choose the Right Freshwater for the Day

Florida has more first-magnitude springs than any state on Earth — and they don't behave like the rivers and lakes around them. 72°F year-round, glass-clear, fed by a limestone aquifer the size of Alabama. How to tell them apart and pick the right one for swimming, paddling, snorkeling, or escaping July.