The Springs: Jewels of Florida

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    An EDUCATIONAL DOCUMENTARY about the Florida Springs. Production style modeled after BBC's Planet Earth series. It is the result of traveling to 8 springs throughout North Central Florida and hours of research. Premiered on May 9, 2013. Hope you find it informative and enjoyable!
    VIDEO: GoPro Hero2, Hero3, Nikon D300s
    EDITING: Final Cut Pro X

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  • @bfoster2335
    @bfoster2335 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I remember fondly of going on a day of tubbing down one of the springs​ in the 70's, boy do I miss that. I was a Floridian.

  • @gupman62
    @gupman62 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well Done...Bravo ! This was a great video.I appreciated the bonus foliage in the shot with the hibiscus looking flower ! This film is a true work of art. Growing up in Florida and falling in love with its natural springs has been the best part of my journey so far....Thank You !

  • @ricko5708
    @ricko5708 9 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    The Florida aquifers are one of the most beautiful and important resources that the state has. We needto take care of them. I'm from Maine and I have visited these places a few times and I am blessed every time I go. I am very careful not to upset the environment, and just enjoy the beautiful fish and scenery. Thank you Florida for allowing me this pleasure in the middle of my hard cold winters.

    • @MarcassCarcass
      @MarcassCarcass 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Florida is now dumping treated sewage into the aquifers.

    • @humanerror8787
      @humanerror8787 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like to poop in them, you can watch your turd sink.

    • @321gates
      @321gates 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MarcassCarcass How can it still be sewage if it has been treated?

    • @03avalanchetruck
      @03avalanchetruck 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@321gates would you drink treated sewage?

    • @321gates
      @321gates 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@03avalanchetruck Name one river in America, or anywhere for that matter, where health experts would advise you to drink from. We've kind of move beyond those days, you know, thanks to water treatment facilities and all ...

  • @insekta1701
    @insekta1701 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is an amazing video. I have been swimming in many of the springs named in this video that are in Central Florida from Blue Spring in Orange City, Florida, to Juniper and Silver Glenn in the Ocala National Forest since I was a young child. Yesterday, I swam for hours at Wekiva Springs State Park in Longwood/Apopka Florida (not featured). This video captures expertly the glorious beauty of the springs it was filmed in. Thank you for giving the world such an amazing view of the wonder that is the the Floridian Aquifer System and its springs. I'll take a swim in spring over a pool any day!

  • @lizaschroder9900
    @lizaschroder9900 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My husband and I have been to all of these springs over the years. We are going to begin exploring all the springs in NW Florida in the panhandle. First is Devils Hole and Blue Springs near the Econfina river.

  • @kimberlyjackson9810
    @kimberlyjackson9810 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL

  • @pittbullking87
    @pittbullking87 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This brings back fond memories of scuba diving at Morrison Springs and Vortex Springs in the Panhandle. Of the two I prefer diving at Morrison Springs. It has been years and I had forgotten how beautiful the springs were. Thank you so much for this!

    • @mjwheelers
      @mjwheelers  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. I'm glad it brought back fond memories.

  • @tonysantiago255
    @tonysantiago255 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video production on all levels, from the choice of vocal narrator, to photography to music selection. This video truly showcases some of the natural beauty that is the real Florida. One of the only things I miss is Florida's natural beauty. Thanks for posting this and may our Creator continue to bless you.

  • @Grouperhunter
    @Grouperhunter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for posting this! I have dived several springs in Florida and my favorite one is in Blue Spring State Park.

  • @JPacheco
    @JPacheco 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Ma'am,
    What an amazing springs film you produced. I enjoyed every bit of it. Btw, the gopro footage looks phenomenal.

  • @TygertheZebra
    @TygertheZebra 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely amazing! Can't wait to actually see these places!

    • @paxtonkobe6720
      @paxtonkobe6720 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @nickolasreuben4025
      @nickolasreuben4025 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @kendiamond1
    @kendiamond1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Extremely informative. Thank you, Well Done!

  • @imvicari
    @imvicari 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just started traveling and making videos and this is sooo cool. I hope I get to visit some of these places!

  • @tto2t177
    @tto2t177 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m so lucky to live in a state with such a beautiful ecosystem and wildlife

  • @ericcubano3043
    @ericcubano3043 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great video

  • @goddesscapricorn
    @goddesscapricorn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thk u so much for this amazing video 🙏

  • @ZMANPRODUCTIONS1
    @ZMANPRODUCTIONS1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great job!

  • @srbaruchi
    @srbaruchi 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the reply. I called the Silver River State Park. No swimming there. People who want to swim have the option of paddling up or down the river and jumping in, but it's not recommended because of the gators risk.

  • @TheFloridaDiver
    @TheFloridaDiver 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Neat Video! Thanks for sharing.

  • @jwright2nd
    @jwright2nd 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nicely done. I've paddled some of the places in this video and I'm motivated to visit the others like Rainbow Springs.

    • @mjwheelers
      @mjwheelers  10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you…and…yes, definitely visit Rainbow Springs. The Rainbow River is particularly beautiful.

    • @mirandaallaboutgranny901
      @mirandaallaboutgranny901 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      John Wright rainbow springs is very fun! I like the river run better

  • @DaveHogerty
    @DaveHogerty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice.

  • @55chevytruck
    @55chevytruck 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have 2: 1/2 acre lots side by side in Fanning Springs FL. They are on the end of a caldera sack for sale for around 30k . Put a nice 70k manufactured home and live the good life for around 100k. Walmart is right down the road,and Gainesville is 45 minutes away with great health care!

    • @frankbenischeck47
      @frankbenischeck47 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Warren I would like to know more about those lots,Jeff

    • @kit2130
      @kit2130 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Frank Benischeck his name is Warren not Jeff?! 😂

    • @frankbenischeck47
      @frankbenischeck47 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Da,my name is Jeff

    • @kit2130
      @kit2130 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Frank Benischeck then why do you go by Frank?!
      www.zillow.com/homedetails/Katherine-Way-Fanning-Springs-FL-32693/104162005_zpid/
      www.zillow.com/homedetails/7234-Cardinal-Trl-Fanning-Springs-FL-32693/104187199_zpid/
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    • @kit2130
      @kit2130 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Frank Benischeck btw it's spelled "duh" & yw.

  • @dannyfee4418
    @dannyfee4418 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The most beautiful inland waterways in the country that u can go to year round as opposed to 48 other states love Florida

  • @bigdaddykurt
    @bigdaddykurt 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    beautiful and informative. Film your next one in 4k

  • @p1nesap
    @p1nesap 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great footage and narration.

    • @mjwheelers
      @mjwheelers  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your nice comment and for sharing the video.

  • @SuperPiggycat
    @SuperPiggycat 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant. The best intro to the Florida Springs I've seen. Proof positive of the existence of gods. And yes the alligators can be dangerous, part of the mystery, beauty and terror of the Wild. Your couch will kill you quicker. Learn and teach respect not fear. Thanks Maykay for a wonderful video. Highly recommend Bill Belville's book Peace of Blue for a deeper understanding of the worlds 8th wonder before they are gone. Huckleberry Dave the last Floridian

  • @srbaruchi
    @srbaruchi 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work! I see that you shot at Silver Springs. A few years back, somebody took me in a boat up the Silver River, all the way to the spring. Gorgeous! We even jumped out a few times to swim. Would like to get back into that river. Any way you know to access it without a boat? Would really appreciate any ideas/tips.

  • @FloridaWildlife
    @FloridaWildlife 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live here, great place

  • @sherriejeffers1
    @sherriejeffers1 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. We are visiting Ocala National Forest. Which springs do you recommend?

    • @tonysantiago255
      @tonysantiago255 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tubing on the Itchatucknee is a lot of fun and so relaxing. But the water is cold except when you're over a warm spring. Absolutely beautiful.

  • @jeepgirl2318
    @jeepgirl2318 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Navy has ruined the beautiful Bugg Springs behind our property. When we first moved here 25 years ago it was clear and beautuful...not any longer. They put a chaon link fence across the head od the spring so it does not flow freely because vegetation has blocked it.

  • @ereynoldful3974
    @ereynoldful3974 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this. Would it be ok to show this to students in a presentation i do for schools? I talk to 3rd,4rth,and 5th graders about the Floridan Aquifer and talk about it's importantance,what springs are, and how pollution gets into them. This would be an amazing companion to A Waters Journey.

    • @MistyEyez
      @MistyEyez 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think it would be ok.... I watched this video as an assignment from one of my teachers.

  • @richkilla4
    @richkilla4 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great we cooping😉

  • @katjones2781
    @katjones2781 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Springs loved to death it's very sad

  • @The33unicorns
    @The33unicorns 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    very pretty MJ...

    • @mjwheelers
      @mjwheelers  10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you, Holly. Glad you enjoyed!

  • @nicksavage4763
    @nicksavage4763 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    OUR SPRINGS WERE THE FOUNTAIN
    OF YOUTH DeLeon was In Search of
    He just didn’t Realize it.
    Cool Pure water that kept Indian Tribes
    Living nearby Healthy and Long Lived.

  • @EqlOpper2Nity
    @EqlOpper2Nity 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It would be so much fun snorkeling in that beautiful water, but not if there’s alligators. 🐊

  • @katytanner8979
    @katytanner8979 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Water? I hardly know her!

  • @lucindagaskill7137
    @lucindagaskill7137 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Aren't the people diving and tubing at risk for alligators ?

    • @wes326
      @wes326 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Given a choice, alligators want warmer water. So the closer you are to the spring, the less chance of gators. You could go in the winter when the gators are in their holes and the manatees are in the springs.

  • @MrRobjs83
    @MrRobjs83 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    🔮

  • @chronicawareness9986
    @chronicawareness9986 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    6:28 that one plant with the nice pinkish reddish flower looks very similar to cannabis lmao

  • @WayneMickel
    @WayneMickel 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Michigan and Florida are so similar both states have a lot of Springs and both states are surrounded by water.

  • @ryders_mom
    @ryders_mom ปีที่แล้ว

    Ahhhhhh...a nice relaxing intertube ride amongst the ALLIGATORS???!!! No, thanks.

  • @LLCNipsturBrands
    @LLCNipsturBrands 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gators 😰

  • @NinjaVerbals
    @NinjaVerbals 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Check out our trip to Blue Spring on our channel. We subscribed!

  • @toejamr1
    @toejamr1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    a "world wide flood" caused the underground aquifer? lol

    • @mjwheelers
      @mjwheelers  10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Brad Leonard
      Mr. Leonard, I have no intention of allowing this video to become a platform for a creation vs. evolution debate.

    • @toejamr1
      @toejamr1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It's a beautifully made video with lots of great info but, that part made me giggle.. Sorry :)

    • @boottothebums
      @boottothebums ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mjwheelers The best way to invite judgement is to demand that no one judge you. Duh geee Patrick!

    • @ryders_mom
      @ryders_mom ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mjwheelers Who's debating?

  • @abdread2114
    @abdread2114 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    To bad the state of Florida has no respect for its natural wonders such as the springs. Nitrate pollution has all but ruined many of the rivers that flow from the springs.

  • @LLCNipsturBrands
    @LLCNipsturBrands 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gators 😰