Wow. That's so nice. I bet you love being right on the water. That's awesome! We'd be in there after work all the time if we lived on the Rainbow River! 😊
During top of covid in August I did this river and a few others on paddle board. Hardly anyone was there. It was amazing. I did see an alligator my first time in (size of my leg). It swam in front of us. It was a conquer a major fear time ! It was incredible to see so many people in the water. (Not as many as usual..but) We went here everyday for 10days. I couldn't get enough. The swimming area was so great, because the resort park part was closed for covid. We snorkeled for hours. And left every nite as the sunset and leisurely floated back down the river. Best vacation ever ! I loved reliving it through your video. Thanks !
That sounds like a very memorable vacation! It's so nice when you're floating down the river and really feel like you're in Old Florida. Such a cool experience. We're so happy you love our video! Thanks for watching Mega Mckenzie! 😊❤️
Rainbow Springs used to be a theme park a long time ago! It really is a beautiful park. We still need to kayak there, but the tubing is amazing. Totally with Sarah about clear water. People ask how can you swim near alligators, and I always say I don't swim in dark water. It is safer than swimming in the ocean. Great video and makes us want to go kayaking now!
Oh yeah dark water really freaks Sarah out! It's funny when we go up north and swim in dark water she always feels like there's something lurking below. 😆 It's always a good time to get out the kayak! Great hearing from you Florida and Beyond! 💓
@@PSAdventures while there are alligators on the Rainbow in general the river is too busy for them. The alligators prefer the sleepy quiet backwaters of the Withlacoochee. You rarely see gators and I don’t blame them, there are just too many tubers, kayakers and boats in general.
Thanks for taking me along on this adventure. I'm in NH for the summer and winter in Lake Worth Beach, Fl. What a beautiful river to explore someday. My dumb HOA won't allow pick-up trucks that I have here. I would love to bring my canoe. At 75, I prefer a little bit of freeboard. And a wicker back chair.
That sounds like a lovely mix, between New Hampshire and Florida! 🥰 The Rainbow River is definitely a good one to check out. Rainbow Springs state park did have kayak rentals. With the plenty of alligators around, a hard kayak or canoe is a great choice! 😄
@@PSAdventures Thank you! Your Peanut Island Adventure looked like fun too. How was your trip off shore with the couple you met? NH is great. Been here since 1968 when I got back from Vietnam. The flight from Boston to West Palm Beach is 2.5-3 hours with my cat Blue. A.R.M. Loxahatchee in Boynton Beach is a beautiful park. I go there from my place on a Vespa Scooter. I never seem to get out of there until after darkness sets in. The night birds, crickets and frogs all start singing at dusk. I'm very fortunate to have my little condo down there. The sun shines just as bright for me as it does for the billionaires out on Palm Beach Island! Well, sort of.
We had such a great time! That's in the episode right after where they took us drift snorkeling right through the inlet by the rocks. So cool! Two very beautiful places you get to enjoy. Thanks for sharing! 😊
The park used to have a tram ride that was shaped like gigantic leaves and they had a huge cage and doors would open and there we’re beautiful birds in the cage and then you rode through it. It was a nice scenic slow ride. They had a glass bottom boat ride also. It used to be a school field trip. I loved it. The ride was awesome because it wasn’t super high but high enough to see so much. I don’t remember much other wildlife. Mostly the birds. I was sad when it closed because it was simple and reasonably priced. The Rainbow River is awesome. I have floated many times down the river. We used to tie our tubes together. You could take food as long as it was in containers that were NOT disposable. I watched your episode that you spent time with the famous man. I remember so many of the beautiful homes. Haven’t done that trip in years so thanks for the memories. We would do two car loads of people park one car at KP Hole and the other by the bridge where you get out. Good times. I never seen a gator ever on any of my many floating trips. Lots of fish. ❤
Thank you so much for your awesome comment! Really loved your description of what the park was like. We could picture it! And the float, so cool. Wonder if there are more alligators these days? We saw quite a few! Thanks for being a part of our journey and taking the time to share your experience as well! 💗
the otters were amazing to watch. i'm reviewing your recent Key West videos and have made reservations at various state parks for my paddleboard, snorkle, bike riding trip in 1-1/2 weeks. I'm so excited. tHank you for all your videos. i love watching you both. Rebecca
Oh wow Rebecca! You're going to love Key West! We're so excited for you and wish we were able to get down there. The weather should be perfect for all of your excursions. Enjoy and thank you so much for watching! ❤️❤️❤️
We were so surprised by the otters! There was some splashing up ahead and as soon as we got a little closer we were so excited to see all the otters! They were playing all over the place. So cute! 😊
Thank you so much for the love Christian!! We appreciate it. Enjoy Rainbow Springs! It's such a cool place with incredible water! The swimming area at the main park is so beautiful and nice if you have some goggles since it's so clear. Enjoy! 😊
I'm on vacation in Key West and Key Largo next month for two weeks i hope to catch a few of these stops on the way down or back up,they are absolutely stunning....Oh this will be my first trip ever to the great state of Florida as well...
@@UA-camHallMonitor We're taking a pontoon boat down with us and plan on some reef snorkeling, maybe some dolphin spotting, and definitely hit some of the smaller islands..
"You're a waterfall" is an excellent description of summer camping in Florida lol!!! We're excited to camp now that the temps have dropped....a little 🤣 Love watching your channel!
😂 It's so true! Especially the farther south you go in Florida it can get really hot and humid! Right now is definitely the perfect time to enjoy all of the parks. It's amazing weather for camping! Thanks so much for watching Crystal and Rob and enjoy! 💓
It makes us happy knowing that we brought some joy to you! 😊 Florida is still here for the visiting but if you aren't able to get here there are a lot of great videos to armchair travel. We love watching videos on places we might never visit but still get a little of the experience. 💓
It was a real experience! But it was awesome! Sometimes it's the more challenging adventures that are the most memorable. We remember this fondly, possibly with slightly rose colored glasses. 😂
There are 1,100 springs in Florida, and all are beautiful. Every spring is unique in its own way. Some springs are revealed in low water levels. The thing with Rainbow, you have the head springs and the river. Nice video!
That's amazing that there are so many! We had thought at one time we could have a bucket list to visit all the state parks or springs in Florida but the more we visit, the more we realize how many there really are! We live in such a beautiful state. Thanks for the comment and the love Victory!
One of my favorite places! The swimming hole is soooo deep though. Was hoping I’d be able to touch the ground somewhere, but nope! Would love to live closer. I’d go all the time if I were a local. I wish I would’ve seen otters when I was there!!
It's definitely deep in many places and so incredibly clear! We had never seen water that was as clear as Rainbow Springs. There's a ton of other springs you can swim at though where you can touch the bottom. The otters were such a treat to see! Thanks for watching! ❤️❤️❤️
It is the best and most beautiful spring in florida. I grew up going here and many others. Rainbow takes the cake. It is 7 miles long and flows into Withlacoochee River then to the gulf of mexico. Just a heads up you cant drink alcohol or have anything you can throw away on the river at anytime. That's why it is so prestine. Y'all did a wonderful video showing off Florida's finest!!❤
Rainbow Springs truly is a pristine spring! It was seriously the clearest water we've ever seen anywhere. Amazing! Thanks for sharing the details about what you can't have on the river. It was so nice not to see any trash anywhere. We're happy you enjoyed our video! 😊 Thanks for watching!
Just found your channel and watched a few videos. Really enjoying you paddle board adventures...great way to be part of and see nature. Just Subscribed.
We're so happy you found us Rob! 😊 Thanks so much for the love! Paddle boarding really gets you close in to enjoy nature whether that's in the springs or even in the ocean. Such a cool thing to immerse yourself!
Okay I have a bone to pick with you too LOL you can't go this long without putting out a video LOL I mean I'm going through withdrawals you are my favorite couple your stuff is positive uplifting and the way you guys so naturally are with each other it's just a blessing keep up what you do could do more of it so we don't have to have this conversation again LOL God bless you both
😂😂😂 Omg Kerry you gave us a good laugh! We try to juggle our full time jobs with getting these videos edited to send out to you guys! We also just filmed three more episodes that I think you'll love also! We have a lot of fun things on the way. Thanks so much for watching Kerry! We're happy we can lift your spirit. 😊
This was the original one I was going to do, but others convinced me of Silver Springs, Wekiwa (Kings Landing), and Weeki Wachee. They are all beautiful. Wish I did this one too.
Thank you! 🥰💗 I wish I had a link for you but this shirt was from a boutique shop that has since closed. Boo! We will have to find another cute sun shirt! 🧜
Thank you so much for the love! Here's a link for the pancakes we used to make before I had to go gluten-free: psadventures.net/fluffy-vegan-blueberry-pancakes-recipe/ If you are also gluten-free, I'd recommend using King Arthur's gluten-free flour mix with this recipe. Recently, I've been using a tablespoon of olive oil instead of the applesauce to make the edges a bit crispy, which Paul loves. Enjoy!
Love your vids! We’re headed to rainbow springs next week, I need to know-where did you get that green leopard bikini? It’s really cute and looks comfortable!
Hi! Thanks so much! This bathing suit is one of my favorites. It's TiniBikini brand, and I believe I got it at Marshalls. Enjoy your trip to Rainbow Springs!
No monkeys on the Rainbow that I've ever seen. Silver Springs/River has monkeys though, and also served as the filming location for the original Tarzan series from the 1940s, starring Johnny Weismiller as the lead. Another river in the area, Crystal River, has a small island with monkeys, but they aren't as wild as the ones at Silver Springs. Don't get too close as I've heard they throw poop. Crystal River is a great place to view manatees as well, primarily in the summer. If you really want to encounter more gators, the Ocklawaha River is a fairly primitive river north of the Silver River. Great video, by the way.
Thanks so much for your suggestions Rich! We've heard the Crystal River is a nice one to paddle. We'll have to look out for the small island with monkeys. That would be cool to see! 🐒
I almost came down to Florida first week of January but all the campgrounds were full so I decided to stay local! Merry Christmas and happy new years friends!!
Oh wow! It's amazing how packed our Florida State Parks have become. We can usually search through the state and find a handful that are available and a lot of times they save some spaces specifically for walk-ins. Enjoy your local parks though! One day we'll have to make it to your neck of the woods Jerrod! 😊
We're so happy you enjoyed it Leonel! Our van is a 2016 Ford Transit High Roof Regular Length. We love it and can't picture life without a van after having one now! 😊
lots of urban sprawl and overdevelopment coming to the area I hope the state and county protects the spring from over growth and the underground water supply that feeds it is depleted due to overdevelopment
I know! It's so sad seeing so many trees all over Florida being cut down since we have so many people moving to our state. The springs and state parks are special places to all of us. ❤️
@@SoozTalkWorthTelling Omg we just missed you! You'll laugh bc we just filmed an episode up there on the way back from TN. We'll definitely be going back though! It's awesome up there!
Thanks so much! We're so happy you're loving the vids! We film our underwater footage with the GoPro because it's an action and waterproof camera. Comes in very handy in Florida! 😄
It really was so beautiful. When we went tubing it took maybe 2 hours going slowly down the river but when we were on the paddleboard we could go for as long as we wanted. So we launched right from the park and paddled out for maybe 30 minutes or so. We could have went farther but the water was so clear we enjoyed it when we found a good spot. We hope you enjoy it if you go! Thanks for watching! 😊❤️
We're so happy you're enjoying our videos! The Rainbow River is so beautiful. These are Sarah's water sandals: amzn.to/3IcEBj6 They've been nice even for dressy events since they look a little nicer than regular sandals.
We were so surprised to find out that Rainbow Springs State Park used to be a theme park. Crazy! Also it should have been even more impressive but the falls were under renovation so the next time you visit, they'll probably be going pretty good. Thanks for the comment!
We love seeing more people get into hiking. That's so awesome! Boots and shoes are so personal to everyone. I love lightweight trail runners while Sarah actually likes heavier hiking boots for ankle support. As long as you get something comfortable and if you're hiking long distances, maybe go a half or full size larger since your feet swell on long hikes. We hope that helps and enjoy the parks! 😊
Awww! Super awesome to hear from you, thank you! Welcome to the channel and we hope you like more of our Florida adventures. Speaking of Canada though, it might be time to start planning a trip! 🥰
That is amazing to live so close to such natural beauty!! ❤️ We're wondering if it's the same blue hole the ranger told us about when we were there. It was thundering that day though, so we didn't make it back out on the water to check it out, but it's been on the list for when we go back to Rainbow!
theres an old cemetery with a few graves hidden on the rainbow springs grounds from a ghost town from the 1800s called juliette that was next to the spring
When I was a kid it was an amusement park I remember when it closed we would swim in the springs downstream we found out quickly that they had released all the alligators when the Park closed it was kind of scary
Oh wow! That would have been crazy to have gotten used to going in the water and then finding out they let out all the alligators. I can only imagine! 😮🐊
Hi! It's pretty busy around this time of year! You could try booking a year out, or look for cancellations. There's an app called Wandering Labs that you may find useful to alert you to any open campsites. 😃
Years ago one of the Tarzan movies was filmed at Silver Springs Florida, and they brought in monkeys for the movie and now there are monkeys in that area and I’m sure in Rainbow River area also
That must have been what we heard on the Rainbow River! If you saw our Silver Springs video, we saw so many monkeys on that river and turns out there are hundreds in the area now. 😆 They are actually spreading into many other areas south of Silver Springs too!
Such a nice surprise this morning! Such incredibly clear waters! Another really wonderful adventure! So much to my surprise I have Covid, despite having had all my shots and boosters. I have a particularly awful case of conjunctivitis, usually not a big deal but I got a particularly harsh type of it and have had to get my eyes scraped! (I have to go back on Monday for more - yikes!) My eyes hurt but not enough to keep me from watching your wonderful video! (:
Oh no Freeman! We hope you get well soon. Sending you a lot of love and healing. We know you're super active so that must be hard right now. Get a lot of sleep and drink fluids! 💓😢🍉
Thanks for the question! Since it's connected to one of Florida's springs it's basically 72 degrees or probably even a little warmer since it's farther away from the actual spring. It felt nice! 😊
Would love to know what month you are there and the daily temperatures…I lived in Orlando and Panama City beach…while in Orlando we went to a lake park where they rent boards and I asked about alligators in the lake and she says, this is a residential pond and alligators don’t come here … I said, do the alligators know it’s a residential pond? cuz we’ve seen alligators in residential ponds. LOL!!! 😂
This was last August so the average temperature around this time is about 80 degrees so it's nice! The water is usually around 72 degrees since the spring water stays at a constant temperature. I'm sure alligators don't care what kind of pond it is! We don't like the swim in water that's murky. You never know what's underneath! 😮🐊
Definitely! We want to visit so many of them. The more we find the more we realize how many state parks and beautiful places there are in Florida! There's definitely still alligators in the springs! 🐊 They usually only like to sun tan on the bank though.
Thank you so much Flip Flop Adventures! We'll probably get a 12 volt pump for the paddleboard in the future. At the moment it gives us some good exercise but I could see possibly needing one if we're injured etc. AC of course would be nice but so far we have seen the need for it. It would be another expensive hole in the roof along with needing a huge battery bank to power it since we're mostly off grid. So far the fans have worked well for us. Thanks for the comment! 😊
Ha! Great catch! 😆 Sarah sometimes put applesauce in the pancake batter, but it's really just to help it rise instead of using an egg. Canadians probably wouldn't approve since they'll typically make crepes, which are really flat. 😂
Hey there! I love these sandals. amzn.to/3qEU1XD They're actually Crocs! They're made of all rubber which is great because they dry so quickly (perfect for our paddle board adventures!) 🌊❤️
No the theme park was the part that used to have animals and a waterfall. The spring has a swimming area where you can launch your kayak or paddleboard and then take it out to the Rainbow River. From there if you go much further like in a tube, you'd get picked up and brought back so it's not a circle.
So the falls are still inoperable. The pumps are from the 1930s and have been repaired over the decades. Unfortunately they no longer can be repaired. I’ve heard new replacement pumps have been purchased however they are seeking funding to install them.
That's so interesting! We had been wondering about the falls and whether or not they'd ever run again. It's such a cool park. A running waterfall would definitely add more to the experience even if it is just made with pumps. Thanks for sharing! 😊
@@PSAdventures Apparently They had the funding until hurricane Ian hit then the funding was diverted to more important hurricane relief. On a side note. I grew up in Dunnellon when the park was closed off and not being used at all. As teens we use to jump the fence and go swimming in the abandoned grounds. There are some pretty cool springs with large openings and water spewing out forcefully in areas that are now protected and can not be accessed by the public. One small inlet has a spring opening approximately three feet under the surface and the opening is a meter wide. The water comes out so quickly you can actually hover or float over it.
Hi! Those are two of our favorite places to go in central Florida! They're both pretty close to each other. Here was our Silver Springs adventure in case you're interested --> ua-cam.com/video/7yY086_bYZo/v-deo.html They're quite different. Rainbow is more natural with more swimming in the river, but the launch is pretty far from the parking lot! In comparison, Silver Springs doesn't allow swimming, but the launch is much closer to the parking area. Also - there's monkeys at Silver!!
@AK-hi4hm It may be a bit cool in January for swimming. The water will be the same steady cool temperature, but the issue is when you get out of the water. 😅 Silver Springs would be a great idea in the cooler weather. It's so nice to be out in nature! You would likely see manatees as well! ❤️
Oh man! You live in such a cool area! So much natural beauty all along a crystal clear river. We'd love to be able to jump in that water every weekend. Enjoy! 🌊
That is a great question! That certainly could work and would be easier. 😆 We just enjoy making things from scratch. We end up tweaking our favorite recipes over time. ❤️
"there's a tick on. that's Florida".....uh...no!! born and raised in Florida and been in the woods many times with no tick incident. not sayin we don't have them but me and my kids had ticks all over us from the woods in northern Alabama. so ticks are NOT a Florida thing. nice video of the spring tho😉.
You'd definitely think it wasn't a Florida thing but watch out when you're camping in April and May! We had gone camping at Blue Springs years ago and when we went into the bathroom we noticed the ground was crawling with ticks! It was pretty shocking. Then at Wekiwa around the same time of year we found so many ticks around our campsite. Finally when we found one in the tent we had to pack up and go home! It's crazy around the springtime!
Yes! There are definitely gators here but they pretty much leave you alone. We saw one when we were floating on our tubes but it was just sun bathing. Always so cool to see them! 🐊
There were a lot of people swimming especially the ones living around there. In Florida at springs, it's basically swim at your own risk since gators are everywhere. They mostly leave you alone though.
Hmm.. Well I have swimed many times in the rainbow river but this was in the 1990's. You're saying alligators are appearing in the fresh water locations? Alligators will appear in the more brackish water locations normally. I've literally floated down the Rainbow River to the mouth at least a dozen times. We did have a run in with a small snapping turtle, however. I hear they now charge entry where you used to be able to just wander the grounds of the old tourist attraction. I remember a "See no evil, Hear no evil, Speak no evil" statue and the old Aviary. Anyways, came here from your fermenting channel. Respect you want to change things up. I'm doing my first Ginger Brew today. Seeing some activity!
Thanks so much for sharing James! Yeah they're charging for entry in the old park since it's now a state park. It must've looked a lot different back in the 90's. That's awesome that you came over from our fermenting channel! We actually just filmed a new episode the other week so we'll get it posted very soon. Sounds like you're on the right track with your ginger ale. We hope you enjoy and so happy you found us! 🍺
I don't come to the Rainbow River anymore I used to come here when I was young 40/50 years ago when it was still pretty . Now it's so crowded and now the people will pay millions of dollars for property and this is what it's going to be it's very sad Northerners bring to Florida
It's definitely a lot busier when we visit Rainbow Springs. The nice thing is if you avoid the weekends and go on the weekdays it's a lot less busy. Same for if you go either early or late in the day and you almost have the whole place to yourself. It's still very beautiful and waiting for you! 😊
PS adventures I can't believe you started the video with such a faux pas. Weren't you instructed by TLC in the 90s not to go chasing waterfalls, and that's the first thing you did on the trip
Missouri is the worst place in America for ticks during warm weather. They freak me out too. I’m constantly looking myself over and my wife too. Of course I love checking her out, even though she doesn’t understand my pleasure looking her over. I don’t understand why women think we me think like them that they’re not beautiful. I never tire looking at her.
So true! What were we eating in this video, we can't remember? Probably marshmallows... 😂 But yes, we actually try not to consume almost any sugar these days. Just doesn't make us feel good anyway. We love a little honey in tea though ❤️
I recently bought a home on the Rainbow River. No regrets. I absolutely love the water and wildlife.
Wow. That's so nice. I bet you love being right on the water. That's awesome! We'd be in there after work all the time if we lived on the Rainbow River! 😊
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During top of covid in August I did this river and a few others on paddle board. Hardly anyone was there. It was amazing. I did see an alligator my first time in (size of my leg).
It swam in front of us. It was a conquer a major fear time ! It was incredible to see so many people in the water. (Not as many as usual..but) We went here everyday for 10days. I couldn't get enough. The swimming area was so great, because the resort park part was closed for covid. We snorkeled for hours. And left every nite as the sunset and leisurely floated back down the river. Best vacation ever ! I loved reliving it through your video. Thanks !
That sounds like a very memorable vacation! It's so nice when you're floating down the river and really feel like you're in Old Florida. Such a cool experience. We're so happy you love our video! Thanks for watching Mega Mckenzie! 😊❤️
It is truly a beautiful place.
Rainbow Springs used to be a theme park a long time ago! It really is a beautiful park. We still need to kayak there, but the tubing is amazing. Totally with Sarah about clear water. People ask how can you swim near alligators, and I always say I don't swim in dark water. It is safer than swimming in the ocean. Great video and makes us want to go kayaking now!
Oh yeah dark water really freaks Sarah out! It's funny when we go up north and swim in dark water she always feels like there's something lurking below. 😆 It's always a good time to get out the kayak! Great hearing from you Florida and Beyond! 💓
@@PSAdventures we went swimming in North Carolina and Alabama this summer. It was weird swimming in dark rivers.
I live here and that’s my rule of thumb. I don’t swim in dark water. I try to kayak in clear water too
@@PSAdventures while there are alligators on the Rainbow in general the river is too busy for them. The alligators prefer the sleepy quiet backwaters of the Withlacoochee. You rarely see gators and I don’t blame them, there are just too many tubers, kayakers and boats in general.
@@TheChenny73 yea people assume alligators are like crocodiles super aggressive no they're more chill but always be keep an eye out
Thanks for taking me along on this adventure. I'm in NH for the summer and winter in Lake Worth Beach, Fl. What a beautiful river to explore someday. My dumb HOA won't allow pick-up trucks that I have here. I would love to bring my canoe. At 75, I prefer a little bit of freeboard. And a wicker back chair.
That sounds like a lovely mix, between New Hampshire and Florida! 🥰 The Rainbow River is definitely a good one to check out. Rainbow Springs state park did have kayak rentals. With the plenty of alligators around, a hard kayak or canoe is a great choice! 😄
@@PSAdventures Thank you! Your Peanut Island Adventure looked like fun too. How was your trip off shore with the couple you met? NH is great. Been here since 1968 when I got back from Vietnam. The flight from Boston to West Palm Beach is 2.5-3 hours with my cat Blue. A.R.M. Loxahatchee in Boynton Beach is a beautiful park. I go there from my place on a Vespa Scooter. I never seem to get out of there until after darkness sets in. The night birds, crickets and frogs all start singing at dusk. I'm very fortunate to have my little condo down there. The sun shines just as bright for me as it does for the billionaires out on Palm Beach Island! Well, sort of.
We had such a great time! That's in the episode right after where they took us drift snorkeling right through the inlet by the rocks. So cool! Two very beautiful places you get to enjoy. Thanks for sharing! 😊
Rainbow Spring is my favorite spring in Florida.There is so beautiful and the water just amazing!I definitely will go back again.
It's crazy how clear the water is! We haven't seen another one like it yet. I'm sure they're out there but Rainbow Springs is so beautiful! ❤️❤️❤️
1st time viewers!
Adding Rainbow River to our bucket list!
Beautiful video-much enjoyed!
Yay! Glad you've found us! Rainbow River is a magical place. We're often think back on the real beauty of that place!
The park used to have a tram ride that was shaped like gigantic leaves and they had a huge cage and doors would open and there we’re beautiful birds in the cage and then you rode through it. It was a nice scenic slow ride. They had a glass bottom boat ride also. It used to be a school field trip. I loved it. The ride was awesome because it wasn’t super high but high enough to see so much. I don’t remember much other wildlife. Mostly the birds. I was sad when it closed because it was simple and reasonably priced. The Rainbow River is awesome. I have floated many times down the river. We used to tie our tubes together. You could take food as long as it was in containers that were NOT disposable. I watched your episode that you spent time with the famous man. I remember so many of the beautiful homes. Haven’t done that trip in years so thanks for the memories. We would do two car loads of people park one car at KP Hole and the other by the bridge where you get out. Good times. I never seen a gator ever on any of my many floating trips. Lots of fish. ❤
Thank you so much for your awesome comment! Really loved your description of what the park was like. We could picture it! And the float, so cool. Wonder if there are more alligators these days? We saw quite a few! Thanks for being a part of our journey and taking the time to share your experience as well! 💗
the otters were amazing to watch. i'm reviewing your recent Key West videos and have made reservations at various state parks for my paddleboard, snorkle, bike riding trip in 1-1/2 weeks. I'm so excited. tHank you for all your videos. i love watching you both. Rebecca
Oh wow Rebecca! You're going to love Key West! We're so excited for you and wish we were able to get down there. The weather should be perfect for all of your excursions. Enjoy and thank you so much for watching! ❤️❤️❤️
Oh man, that water is amazing!! I loved seeing the otters as well!
We were so surprised by the otters! There was some splashing up ahead and as soon as we got a little closer we were so excited to see all the otters! They were playing all over the place. So cute! 😊
You both make excellent videos. Thank you for holding the camera still so I don't get nauseous.
Thank you so much! Really appreciate the compliment. We do our best to make the best videos for you guys!
Love this! You 2 have amazing good energy! Enjoy your posts! We’re headed to Rainbow Springs Next weekend. Look forward to it!
Thank you so much for the love Christian!! We appreciate it. Enjoy Rainbow Springs! It's such a cool place with incredible water! The swimming area at the main park is so beautiful and nice if you have some goggles since it's so clear. Enjoy! 😊
I'm on vacation in Key West and Key Largo next month for two weeks i hope to catch a few of these stops on the way down or back up,they are absolutely stunning....Oh this will be my first trip ever to the great state of Florida as well...
@@UA-camHallMonitor We're taking a pontoon boat down with us and plan on some reef snorkeling, maybe some dolphin spotting, and definitely hit some of the smaller islands..
"You're a waterfall" is an excellent description of summer camping in Florida lol!!! We're excited to camp now that the temps have dropped....a little 🤣
Love watching your channel!
😂 It's so true! Especially the farther south you go in Florida it can get really hot and humid! Right now is definitely the perfect time to enjoy all of the parks. It's amazing weather for camping! Thanks so much for watching Crystal and Rob and enjoy! 💓
I love the look of wonderment on your faces. I'm an old man now , never made it to Florida, wish I had.
It makes us happy knowing that we brought some joy to you! 😊 Florida is still here for the visiting but if you aren't able to get here there are a lot of great videos to armchair travel. We love watching videos on places we might never visit but still get a little of the experience. 💓
I love your honesty with the tick, heat 😡🤣🤣🤣🤣the alligators…the sound of the impending storm ⛈️…
You guys are brave…
It was a real experience! But it was awesome! Sometimes it's the more challenging adventures that are the most memorable. We remember this fondly, possibly with slightly rose colored glasses. 😂
There are 1,100 springs in Florida, and all are beautiful. Every spring is unique in its own way. Some springs are revealed in low water levels. The thing with Rainbow, you have the head springs and the river. Nice video!
That's amazing that there are so many! We had thought at one time we could have a bucket list to visit all the state parks or springs in Florida but the more we visit, the more we realize how many there really are! We live in such a beautiful state. Thanks for the comment and the love Victory!
One of my favorite places! The swimming hole is soooo deep though. Was hoping I’d be able to touch the ground somewhere, but nope! Would love to live closer. I’d go all the time if I were a local. I wish I would’ve seen otters when I was there!!
It's definitely deep in many places and so incredibly clear! We had never seen water that was as clear as Rainbow Springs. There's a ton of other springs you can swim at though where you can touch the bottom. The otters were such a treat to see! Thanks for watching! ❤️❤️❤️
It is the best and most beautiful spring in florida. I grew up going here and many others. Rainbow takes the cake. It is 7 miles long and flows into Withlacoochee River then to the gulf of mexico.
Just a heads up you cant drink alcohol or have anything you can throw away on the river at anytime. That's why it is so prestine. Y'all did a wonderful video showing off Florida's finest!!❤
Rainbow Springs truly is a pristine spring! It was seriously the clearest water we've ever seen anywhere. Amazing! Thanks for sharing the details about what you can't have on the river. It was so nice not to see any trash anywhere. We're happy you enjoyed our video! 😊 Thanks for watching!
We live about 20-25 minutes from RSS, and it's really beautiful! Along the river are adorable river otters!
That's so awesome that you live so close to such beauty! Those otters are absolutely the cutest!! 🥰
As a kid(a long time ago) my family used to go there when it was an amusement park. We preferred it to silver springs. Beautiful place
Wow, that's amazing that you got to experience Rainbow Springs when it was more of an amusement park! Such a beautiful area. 💖
Silver springs is just North of Ocala I've been to both places as a child
that bubbling in the springs is a really good sign of fermentation! lol
🤣🤣🤣 Exactly! It's a beautiful thing!
Looks relaxing and very beautiful
Yes! The Rainbow River so beautiful! ❤️
I live about 3 miles from Rainbow Springs. It’s a beautiful little spot. 🫶💯
Rainbow Springs is just the best! How wonderful that you live so close to such natural beauty! ❤️
Just found your channel and watched a few videos. Really enjoying you paddle board adventures...great way to be part of and see nature.
Just Subscribed.
We're so happy you found us Rob! 😊 Thanks so much for the love! Paddle boarding really gets you close in to enjoy nature whether that's in the springs or even in the ocean. Such a cool thing to immerse yourself!
Okay I have a bone to pick with you too LOL you can't go this long without putting out a video LOL I mean I'm going through withdrawals you are my favorite couple your stuff is positive uplifting and the way you guys so naturally are with each other it's just a blessing keep up what you do could do more of it so we don't have to have this conversation again LOL God bless you both
😂😂😂 Omg Kerry you gave us a good laugh! We try to juggle our full time jobs with getting these videos edited to send out to you guys! We also just filmed three more episodes that I think you'll love also! We have a lot of fun things on the way. Thanks so much for watching Kerry! We're happy we can lift your spirit. 😊
You guys are wonderful
I will be visiting there for the first time ever during May.
That's wonderful!! Should be a great time to visit. We know you'll have a great time! ❤️
This was the original one I was going to do, but others convinced me of Silver Springs, Wekiwa (Kings Landing), and Weeki Wachee. They are all beautiful. Wish I did this one too.
Wow, a lot of great springs in that list that you mentioned! We haven't visited all of those but definitely plan on it! They're all so beautiful! ❤️
Love the rainbow river footage! Excellent ariel views!
Girl, that white mermaid sunshirt is so cute!! Can we get a link??
Thank you! 🥰💗 I wish I had a link for you but this shirt was from a boutique shop that has since closed. Boo! We will have to find another cute sun shirt! 🧜
Absolutely beautiful location. Will add it to my places to paddle list.
It's well worth adding to your list! Make sure to go on a sunny day and you should be able to see 200 or more feet of visibility. Really incredible!
Really great meeting you guys today!
It was great meeting you guys too and fun to hear about your van. You never know. We might see you out West!
You guys are the best!! Such a cute couple! Sarah can you please give me your pancake recipe??
Thank you so much for the love! Here's a link for the pancakes we used to make before I had to go gluten-free: psadventures.net/fluffy-vegan-blueberry-pancakes-recipe/ If you are also gluten-free, I'd recommend using King Arthur's gluten-free flour mix with this recipe. Recently, I've been using a tablespoon of olive oil instead of the applesauce to make the edges a bit crispy, which Paul loves. Enjoy!
Love your vids! We’re headed to rainbow springs next week, I need to know-where did you get that green leopard bikini? It’s really cute and looks comfortable!
Hi! Thanks so much! This bathing suit is one of my favorites. It's TiniBikini brand, and I believe I got it at Marshalls. Enjoy your trip to Rainbow Springs!
No monkeys on the Rainbow that I've ever seen. Silver Springs/River has monkeys though, and also served as the filming location for the original Tarzan series from the 1940s, starring Johnny Weismiller as the lead. Another river in the area, Crystal River, has a small island with monkeys, but they aren't as wild as the ones at Silver Springs. Don't get too close as I've heard they throw poop. Crystal River is a great place to view manatees as well, primarily in the summer. If you really want to encounter more gators, the Ocklawaha River is a fairly primitive river north of the Silver River. Great video, by the way.
Thanks so much for your suggestions Rich! We've heard the Crystal River is a nice one to paddle. We'll have to look out for the small island with monkeys. That would be cool to see! 🐒
I almost came down to Florida first week of January but all the campgrounds were full so I decided to stay local! Merry Christmas and happy new years friends!!
Alexander springs is available
Oh wow! It's amazing how packed our Florida State Parks have become. We can usually search through the state and find a handful that are available and a lot of times they save some spaces specifically for walk-ins. Enjoy your local parks though! One day we'll have to make it to your neck of the woods Jerrod! 😊
We usually find space there when we're looking also. Great suggestion for camping!
@@PSAdventures PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN YALL COME!!!!🙂
Florida is full (of Yankees), from late November to Easter so the best months to camp, including weather concerns,are May, September and October
Waoo what an amazing experience.
What type of van if that I would love to turn one in to a camper
We're so happy you enjoyed it Leonel! Our van is a 2016 Ford Transit High Roof Regular Length. We love it and can't picture life without a van after having one now! 😊
Beautiful
It really is! Some of the clearest water we've ever seen! 🧡🌊
lots of urban sprawl and overdevelopment coming to the area I hope the state and county protects the spring from over growth and the underground water supply that feeds it is depleted due to overdevelopment
I know! It's so sad seeing so many trees all over Florida being cut down since we have so many people moving to our state. The springs and state parks are special places to all of us. ❤️
What a great plug for a beautiful park.
Will you be kayaking down the Ichetucknee soon? Soon,soon, soon I hope😀
Thank you so much Susan! 💓 We keep hearing about that place and would love to go paddle it! We'll definitely keep it in mind!
If yall do come anywhere near Gainesville let us know we’ll take ya to the best barbecue in Florida.
@@SoozTalkWorthTelling Omg we just missed you! You'll laugh bc we just filmed an episode up there on the way back from TN. We'll definitely be going back though! It's awesome up there!
Happy Happy new year! My husband Steve, and I look forward to a year of adventure with y’all. We are weekend, rails to trails folks.
I’m keeping my eyes peeled for the episode you filmed up here.
I’m enjoying your videos. How to you get those underwater shots in the springs?
Thanks so much! We're so happy you're loving the vids! We film our underwater footage with the GoPro because it's an action and waterproof camera. Comes in very handy in Florida! 😄
Great video, beautiful place. How long is the paddle run?
It really was so beautiful. When we went tubing it took maybe 2 hours going slowly down the river but when we were on the paddleboard we could go for as long as we wanted. So we launched right from the park and paddled out for maybe 30 minutes or so. We could have went farther but the water was so clear we enjoyed it when we found a good spot. We hope you enjoy it if you go! Thanks for watching! 😊❤️
Great videos guys .. we are heading there soon. My fiancé wants to
Know where did you get your water sandals:)
We're so happy you're enjoying our videos! The Rainbow River is so beautiful. These are Sarah's water sandals: amzn.to/3IcEBj6 They've been nice even for dressy events since they look a little nicer than regular sandals.
Van adventures again!!!!!!
Yes!! Van adventures are the best! We actually just had quite a few adventures that Sarah will be editing up very soon. Woohoo!! 💓
@@PSAdventures can't wait for those waiting !!!!
Wow I was recently there and never new those fall where there
We were so surprised to find out that Rainbow Springs State Park used to be a theme park. Crazy! Also it should have been even more impressive but the falls were under renovation so the next time you visit, they'll probably be going pretty good. Thanks for the comment!
U guys get along so great it's amazing hope to see at one the places one day
I’m just getting into hiking in our state parks with my service dog any shoe or boot recommendations for our environment
We love seeing more people get into hiking. That's so awesome! Boots and shoes are so personal to everyone. I love lightweight trail runners while Sarah actually likes heavier hiking boots for ankle support. As long as you get something comfortable and if you're hiking long distances, maybe go a half or full size larger since your feet swell on long hikes. We hope that helps and enjoy the parks! 😊
Wow just wow, thanks again for a great video made my day better, made me want to subscribe, this Canadian is now having a better day
Awww! Super awesome to hear from you, thank you! Welcome to the channel and we hope you like more of our Florida adventures. Speaking of Canada though, it might be time to start planning a trip! 🥰
I have a house on the river. There's a spot we kayak to and it's this blue deep blue large hole with a cave under there :)
That is amazing to live so close to such natural beauty!! ❤️ We're wondering if it's the same blue hole the ranger told us about when we were there. It was thundering that day though, so we didn't make it back out on the water to check it out, but it's been on the list for when we go back to Rainbow!
Have you been to glacier national park? The lakes and rivers are crystal clear😍
Not yet!! Our dream is to take a very long road trip around the US in our van. Glacier would definitely be on our path. Maybe in the summer time?
theres an old cemetery with a few graves hidden on the rainbow springs grounds from a ghost town from the 1800s called juliette that was next to the spring
Oh wow! That's so interesting! That could be spooky to wander and find those at night! 😊
When I was a kid it was an amusement park I remember when it closed we would swim in the springs downstream we found out quickly that they had released all the alligators when the Park closed it was kind of scary
Oh wow! That would have been crazy to have gotten used to going in the water and then finding out they let out all the alligators. I can only imagine! 😮🐊
Cool 😎
Hi! It was super cool indeed. Just beautiful. 😄
Make a fishing 🎣 video
I love swimming here but can never get a campsite.
Hi! It's pretty busy around this time of year! You could try booking a year out, or look for cancellations. There's an app called Wandering Labs that you may find useful to alert you to any open campsites. 😃
Years ago one of the Tarzan movies was filmed at Silver Springs Florida, and they brought in monkeys for the movie and now there are monkeys in that area and I’m sure in Rainbow River area also
That must have been what we heard on the Rainbow River! If you saw our Silver Springs video, we saw so many monkeys on that river and turns out there are hundreds in the area now. 😆 They are actually spreading into many other areas south of Silver Springs too!
Such a nice surprise this morning! Such incredibly clear waters! Another really wonderful adventure!
So much to my surprise I have Covid, despite having had all my shots and boosters. I have a particularly awful case of conjunctivitis, usually not a big deal but I got a particularly harsh type of it and have had to get my eyes scraped! (I have to go back on Monday for more - yikes!) My eyes hurt but not enough to keep me from watching your wonderful video! (:
Oh no Freeman! We hope you get well soon. Sending you a lot of love and healing. We know you're super active so that must be hard right now. Get a lot of sleep and drink fluids! 💓😢🍉
@@PSAdventures Thanks. I am on the mend, hoping just a few more days before I can get back to my regular swimming routine!
the water wasn't too cold? what was the temperature? thanks
Thanks for the question! Since it's connected to one of Florida's springs it's basically 72 degrees or probably even a little warmer since it's farther away from the actual spring. It felt nice! 😊
@@PSAdventures gracias
Would love to know what month you are there and the daily temperatures…I lived in Orlando and Panama City beach…while in Orlando we went to a lake park where they rent boards and I asked about alligators in the lake and she says, this is a residential pond and alligators don’t come here … I said, do the alligators know it’s a residential pond? cuz we’ve seen alligators in residential ponds. LOL!!! 😂
This was last August so the average temperature around this time is about 80 degrees so it's nice! The water is usually around 72 degrees since the spring water stays at a constant temperature. I'm sure alligators don't care what kind of pond it is! We don't like the swim in water that's murky. You never know what's underneath! 😮🐊
So many beautiful blue springs in Florida safer than ocean but still the alligators!
Definitely! We want to visit so many of them. The more we find the more we realize how many state parks and beautiful places there are in Florida! There's definitely still alligators in the springs! 🐊 They usually only like to sun tan on the bank though.
Like ur channel
Can’t understand why you don’t get a battery pump and ac in the van
Thank you so much Flip Flop Adventures! We'll probably get a 12 volt pump for the paddleboard in the future. At the moment it gives us some good exercise but I could see possibly needing one if we're injured etc. AC of course would be nice but so far we have seen the need for it. It would be another expensive hole in the roof along with needing a huge battery bank to power it since we're mostly off grid. So far the fans have worked well for us. Thanks for the comment! 😊
No problem
Keep on those adventures
Applesauce? In a pancake? Is that a Canadian thing? Never heard of this.
Ha! Great catch! 😆 Sarah sometimes put applesauce in the pancake batter, but it's really just to help it rise instead of using an egg. Canadians probably wouldn't approve since they'll typically make crepes, which are really flat. 😂
Sarah, what sandals are you wearing??
Hey there! I love these sandals. amzn.to/3qEU1XD They're actually Crocs! They're made of all rubber which is great because they dry so quickly (perfect for our paddle board adventures!) 🌊❤️
So if Rainbow Springs used to be a theme park does the river go in a circle?
No the theme park was the part that used to have animals and a waterfall. The spring has a swimming area where you can launch your kayak or paddleboard and then take it out to the Rainbow River. From there if you go much further like in a tube, you'd get picked up and brought back so it's not a circle.
yawl are aewesome thank you godbless yawl good day
Thank you so much for the love Todd! We're glad you enjoyed the adventure! 💓
Do you know why there is not very many fish?
Well, we saw quite a few fish actually. There must have been for the otters to be so happy out there 😄
were those fkn otters? I've lived in this area my entire life and never seen them. I'm jealous lol
They're so elusive! 🤣 But so special! 🥰
So the falls are still inoperable. The pumps are from the 1930s and have been repaired over the decades. Unfortunately they no longer can be repaired. I’ve heard new replacement pumps have been purchased however they are seeking funding to install them.
That's so interesting! We had been wondering about the falls and whether or not they'd ever run again. It's such a cool park. A running waterfall would definitely add more to the experience even if it is just made with pumps. Thanks for sharing! 😊
@@PSAdventures Apparently They had the funding until hurricane Ian hit then the funding was diverted to more important hurricane relief. On a side note. I grew up in Dunnellon when the park was closed off and not being used at all. As teens we use to jump the fence and go swimming in the abandoned grounds. There are some pretty cool springs with large openings and water spewing out forcefully in areas that are now protected and can not be accessed by the public. One small inlet has a spring opening approximately three feet under the surface and the opening is a meter wide. The water comes out so quickly you can actually hover or float over it.
Wow! That must have been quite an adventure when you were a teenager. You must have some stories!
Oh you silly kids 😆 You don’t go to Florida in the summer!!
Ha! We are such Floridians, we even like the very hot summers! 🤣
how does this compare to silver springs
Hi! Those are two of our favorite places to go in central Florida! They're both pretty close to each other. Here was our Silver Springs adventure in case you're interested --> ua-cam.com/video/7yY086_bYZo/v-deo.html They're quite different. Rainbow is more natural with more swimming in the river, but the launch is pretty far from the parking lot! In comparison, Silver Springs doesn't allow swimming, but the launch is much closer to the parking area. Also - there's monkeys at Silver!!
@@PSAdventures i'll be visiting in january is it still swimmable weather or should i just stick to a clear kayak at silver springs
@AK-hi4hm It may be a bit cool in January for swimming. The water will be the same steady cool temperature, but the issue is when you get out of the water. 😅 Silver Springs would be a great idea in the cooler weather. It's so nice to be out in nature! You would likely see manatees as well! ❤️
@@PSAdventuressounds good thanks for the info
PFD’s?
Absolutely! We always keep our inflatable USCG approved PFDs on the paddleboard with us.
I live like 3 miles from there.
Oh man! You live in such a cool area! So much natural beauty all along a crystal clear river. We'd love to be able to jump in that water every weekend. Enjoy! 🌊
Why not just use instant pancake mix?
That is a great question! That certainly could work and would be easier. 😆 We just enjoy making things from scratch. We end up tweaking our favorite recipes over time. ❤️
@@PSAdventures interesting. You all convinced me I have to check to park out with my son. May be looking into purchasing a kayak soon also. Thank you!
Awesome! We loved paddling the Rainbow River, but you can also rent a tube and float down. 😃
"there's a tick on. that's Florida".....uh...no!! born and raised in Florida and been in the woods many times with no tick incident. not sayin we don't have them but me and my kids had ticks all over us from the woods in northern Alabama. so ticks are NOT a Florida thing. nice video of the spring tho😉.
You'd definitely think it wasn't a Florida thing but watch out when you're camping in April and May! We had gone camping at Blue Springs years ago and when we went into the bathroom we noticed the ground was crawling with ticks! It was pretty shocking. Then at Wekiwa around the same time of year we found so many ticks around our campsite. Finally when we found one in the tent we had to pack up and go home! It's crazy around the springtime!
Add lemon juice and salt to that pineapple thank me
Later
Yum, sounds delicious! 😆
Gators?
Yes! There are definitely gators here but they pretty much leave you alone. We saw one when we were floating on our tubes but it was just sun bathing. Always so cool to see them! 🐊
@@PSAdventures so don’t swim is what your saying?
There were a lot of people swimming especially the ones living around there. In Florida at springs, it's basically swim at your own risk since gators are everywhere. They mostly leave you alone though.
Hmm.. Well I have swimed many times in the rainbow river but this was in the 1990's. You're saying alligators are appearing in the fresh water locations? Alligators will appear in the more brackish water locations normally. I've literally floated down the Rainbow River to the mouth at least a dozen times. We did have a run in with a small snapping turtle, however. I hear they now charge entry where you used to be able to just wander the grounds of the old tourist attraction. I remember a "See no evil, Hear no evil, Speak no evil" statue and the old Aviary.
Anyways, came here from your fermenting channel. Respect you want to change things up. I'm doing my first Ginger Brew today. Seeing some activity!
Thanks so much for sharing James! Yeah they're charging for entry in the old park since it's now a state park. It must've looked a lot different back in the 90's. That's awesome that you came over from our fermenting channel! We actually just filmed a new episode the other week so we'll get it posted very soon. Sounds like you're on the right track with your ginger ale. We hope you enjoy and so happy you found us! 🍺
Again try my vinegar hack
We live in Florida btw
Nice! We'll keep it in mind!
I don't come to the Rainbow River anymore I used to come here when I was young 40/50 years ago when it was still pretty . Now it's so crowded and now the people will pay millions of dollars for property and this is what it's going to be it's very sad Northerners bring to Florida
It's definitely a lot busier when we visit Rainbow Springs. The nice thing is if you avoid the weekends and go on the weekdays it's a lot less busy. Same for if you go either early or late in the day and you almost have the whole place to yourself. It's still very beautiful and waiting for you! 😊
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I can't believe you started the video with such a faux pas.
Weren't you instructed by TLC in the 90s not to go chasing waterfalls, and that's the first thing you did on the trip
😂 Yup. That's exactly what we did. We should know better! Thanks for the laugh!
Don’t alligators move fast? Could you really get back on your kayak before getting eaten?
Yep, they can move fast for sure! It's kind of like hiking with possibility of bears. We stay cautious and respectful of the alligators in the wild. 😊
Im surprised DeSantis hasnt made them change the name of the springs by now
😂
Missouri is the worst place in America for ticks during warm weather. They freak me out too. I’m constantly looking myself over and my wife too. Of course I love checking her out, even though she doesn’t understand my pleasure looking her over. I don’t understand why women think we me think like them that they’re not beautiful. I never tire looking at her.
The whole east coast of the US is also bad for ticks. You had us cracking up on the rest of this comment. Haha! 😆
All, sugar, not good. You folks are young. Be very mindful of what you put in your bodies, especially when you’re youg
So true! What were we eating in this video, we can't remember? Probably marshmallows... 😂 But yes, we actually try not to consume almost any sugar these days. Just doesn't make us feel good anyway. We love a little honey in tea though ❤️
Beautiful place but presenters are too cute by half….drama queens😏
😂 We try to keep the drama very low but who knows what might happen! Rainbow River is definitely gorgeous!
It's actually gin
Thanks for letting us know! 👍
She's funny
Yes she is. 😅
Beautiful
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