Thursby House, Blue Spring State Park, Orange City, Florida
Thursby House, Blue Spring State Park, Orange City, Florida
The Thursby House - Blue Springs State Park
The Thursby House located at Blue Springs State Park in Orange City, Florida was constructed in 1872. The house was once a two-story structure built from three kinds of center-cut pine that had been milled in Savannah, Ga., and transported by boat to the site.
Louis P. Thursby and his family settled on the inlet to Blue Springs, on the St. Johns river in 1856. Shortly after his arrival, he constructed one of the first steamboat landings and planted one of the first orange groves on the upper St. Johns River. His first residence was a log cabin that he built.
Thursby's son added a third story and kitchen wing in 1900, which is still standing today.
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Blue Spring State Park
We spend the afternoon at Blue Spring State Park for a family picnic. With beautiful views of the natural Florida waters and the historic Thursby House on the St. Johns river, we take the day to enjoy fun in sun with the family and celebrate Evan’s birthday with those who couldnt make it.
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Blue springs, Orange City Florida
Blue Springs State Park- Orange City , Florida
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Blue Spring State Park Adventure
The 27-80 Paddlers Club of Stuart, Florida ventured to Blue Spring State Park in Orange City, Florida on February 25-28, 2013. We partied, paddled, biked, hiked but mostly had fun.
Blue Spring State Park* - St. Johns River
Blue Spring State Park covers more than 2,600 acres, including the largest spring on the St. Johns River. Blue Spring is a designated Manatee Refuge and the winter home to a growing population of West Indian Manatees. The spring and spring run are closed during Manatee season, mid-November through March. Swimming or diving with manatees is not permitted; this rule is strictly enforced.
For centuries, the spring area was home to Native Americans. In 1766 it was visited by Colonial American botanist John Bartram, but it was not until 1856 that it was settled by Louis Thursby and his family. The Thursby house, built in 1872, remains standing. The spring´s crystal clear, 73 degree water can be enjoyed by swimmers, snorkelers, and certified scuba divers with a partner.
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Underwater Cave Free Diving (Blue Spring State Park) GoPro HD!!! (9.15.12)
This is Blue Springs State Park in Orange City, Florida, about 45 minutes north of Orlando,
The spring shoots out 200 million gallons of fresh water a day, that creates a fresh water river that is a constant 72 degrees.
There's a narrow passage that starts at about 12 or 15 feet deep then you swim another 6 to 8 feet through a rock tunnel, this time of blackness is the time you spend in the tunnel. I wouldn't recommend this if you are claustrophobic. Then you swim out into the larger cave opening avoid the trees as you are coming up and you have done an awesome free dive through a cave.
Blue Spring State Park covers more than 2,600 acres, including the largest spring on the St. Johns River. Blue Spring is a designated Manatee Refuge and the winter home to a growing population of West Indian Manatees. The spring and spring run are closed during Manatee season, mid-November through March. Swimming or diving with manatees is not permitted; this rule is strictly enforced.
For centuries, the spring area was home to Native Americans. In 1766 it was visited by Colonial American botanist John Bartram, but it was not until 1856 that it was settled by Louis Thursby and his family. The Thursby house, built in 1872, remains standing. The spring´s crystal clear, 73 degree water can be enjoyed by swimmers, snorkelers, and certified scuba divers with a partner. The river is popular for fishing, canoeing, and boating. River boat tours are available; for reservations, call St. Johns River Cruises at (386) 917-0724. The park has plenty of picnic areas and a hiking trail. For overnight stays, air-conditioned cabins,and a full-facility campground are available. This is a very popular park on weekends. To ensure entrance into the park, we recommend arriving early; otherwise, the parking area will be full and you may not be able to enter.
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July 24, 2010---Our day at Blue Springs State Park in Orange City, Florida
It's Manatee Mania At Blue Spring State Park! | Natural Florida
We make out annual trip to Blue Spring State Park to see the manatees look for warmer waters due to the Florida Winter. We take a walk around the trail around the spring, look at the Thursby House and venture in the hiking trail.
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Blue Spring - Florida State Park Video
Blue Spring State Park in Orange City Florida, covers more than 2,600 acres, including the largest spring on the St. Johns River. Blue Spring is a designated manatee refuge and the winter home to a growing population of West Indian Manatees. During manatee season, which approximately runs from mid-November through March, several hundred manatees can be viewed atop the spring’s overlooks on cold days. The spring and spring run are closed to all water activity from mid-November to at least mid-March. Swimming or diving with manatees is not permitted; this rule is strictly enforced.
The spring's crystal clear, 73-degree water can be enjoyed by swimmers, snorkelers, and certified scuba divers, with a partner during our designated swimming season. Fishing, canoeing, and boating are also enjoyed along the St. Johns River. Riverboat tours are available; for reservations, call St. Johns River Cruises at (386) 917-0724Call: (386) 917-0724.
A self-guided tour of the historic Thursby house, built at the height of the steamboat era in 1872, can also be experienced. In addition, the park has plenty of picnic areas as well as three covered pavilions. Air-conditioned cabins and a full-facility campground are available for visitors interested in staying overnight.
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Manatee Cam
Watch the manatees at Blue Spring State Park courtesy of the Manatee Cam by Save the Manatee Club.
Blue Spring State Park Cold Water
Hidden Secrets of Florida Springs
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