However, the upturned end of the slide was both a blessing and a curse. I’d never seen a slide quite like it, a wooden structure covered with white canvas that had an upturn at the end of the chute to propel riders into the water. The kids section was nearby our lunch spot and offered a small water-slide, floating alligator toys and a castle play-house on the beach.Īfter lunch the large water slide in the pond opened and suddenly it was the new hit attraction. We ate a picnic lunch at one of the many picnic tables throughout the park and noticed that charcoal grills were also available for use near almost every table. The zip-line had been built to reset itself after each ride, which was awesome until it somehow got tangled and stopped working for the day. Swimmers climbed up a platform resembling a hunting stand to reach the zip-line’s handlebars and ride out to across the spring, careful once again to only let go in deepest area of the water. Next we checked out the zip-line, which again was a bit scary. I finally swung out over the spring, let go and landed with a splash, happy and unharmed. I had a momentary freak-out as I pictured myself plummeting from the platform into the shallow water below, (as the deep part is out in the center of the spring) but thankfully my husband came to my rescue and helped pull the bar back for me to get a better grip. My short self could only grab hold of the bar with one hand so I pitted my weight against and winced at the precarious situation I was in. A bit timid, I walked up to grab hold of the metal handle and found it heavier than I expected. These will surely be your constant companions and are tame enough to eat right out of your hand, an underwater photographer's dream. The cavern continues another one hundred yards, to a depth of 115 feet at the cave system security gate.We decided to hit the bar swing first. Surface lit during the day and inhabited by Koi, Gar, Catfish, American Eels, Redhorse Suckers, Blue Gill, and Bass to name a few. The spring basin is 50 feet deep at the mouth of the cavern. If you love the water this is the place for you. Our property is packed with experiences for the entire family whether it be scuba diving with our trained and certified instructors, exploring our nature trails, or just taking a dip in the spring.Ī mecca for diving, snorkeling, and swimming enthusiast alike. This 520-acre playground produces approximately 28 million gallons of crystal "gin" clear water daily at a year-round temperature of 68 degrees. Vortex Spring is recognized as one of the best and safest diving resorts in the country. food / beverages (there is a kitchenette available, grocery stores 20 min away, as well as drinks and snacks available at dive shop from 8a-5p Fri/Sat and 8a-5p Sun)Ĭreated by Doc & Ruth Dockery, Vortex Spring is home to the Red & White "Diver Down" Flag and is one of the largest diving facilities in the state of Florida. 2 nights stay at either the Treasure Chest Max Depth 50' outside cave and 115' to inner cave security gate (Avg 30') Feb 9: Travel (7hr drive) / Check In 4p at Vortex Springįeb 10: Dive day (2 tank fills included) / optional family dinner that eveningįeb 11: Check out / Morning dives (2 air fills included) / Travel
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