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Geology at Madison Blue Spring State Park

Madison Blue Spring is world famous for underwater cave diving and exploration, while the Withlacoochee River provides ample opportunities for paddling adventures. The spring’s clear blue waters originate from the lower Oligocene Suwannee Limestone, part of the Floridan aquifer system.
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Celebrate National Park and Recreation Month

As the summer months come to a peak, what better way get outdoors than to celebrate Park and Recreation Month this July!
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