This story is part of our weekly Hidden Gems feature series as the USA TODAY Network-Florida takes readers around the state to highlight some of our most interesting attractions. DUNNELLON — Ali ...

It wasn’t a picture-perfect day for outdoor exploring. In the midst of a recent cold snap, temperatures were in the 40s, the sky was overcast and a drizzling rain soaked the boardwalks at Rainbow ...

Most out-of-state visitors picture Florida as one long stretch of ocean-facing resort towns. Key West tops the bucket list. The cruise ships, the Duval Street noise, the $456 hotel rooms. Yet ask a ...

Location: Rainbow Springs is located at 19158 SW 81st Place Road within Rainbow Springs State Park in Dunnellon in southwest Marion County. Tube rentals are available at 10830 SW 180th Ave. Road.

OCALA — A new study of the causes behind pollution in Rainbow Springs near Dunnellon points to agricultural businesses and septic tanks as the main sources. An estimated 21 percent of the nitrogen ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. DUNNELLON — Ali Shelton said visiting Rainbow Springs State Park, a designated national landmark about 20 miles west of Ocala, ...