Alexander Springs: 3 Big Things + 1 Eye-Opening Encounter 😳

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Alexander Springs: 3 Big Things to know before you go PLUS one eye-opening encounter right at the spring head! Let our experiences help make your next adventure EPIC! #artofadventure #floridasprings #alexandersprings
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@willlewis2427 19 күн бұрын

Great video, the narration is great. Im headed here this weekend with my wife and 4 yr old.. our first RV trip.

@artofadventurepascalemo 19 күн бұрын

YES! Have a great time! Thank you for the kind words. Makes my day!

@rebeccaboyette866 Жыл бұрын

Ya'll are great! I am an avid snorkeler and I LOVE the springs. Alexander looks like the perfect next adventure! Thanks for doing this video!!

@artofadventurepascalemo Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU!

@domsterish 7 ай бұрын

Its closed

@FrogTVJoe 8 ай бұрын

Wow a great video about my favorite spring! I’ve been to many, and this one is definitely the best spring I have ever seen! Lotsa cool critters in this one :-)

@artofadventurepascalemo 8 ай бұрын

It’s so unique! I love it too 💙

@GrammyOgg 9 ай бұрын

I grew up swimming at Alexander Springs & Juniper Springs. As well as at DeLeon Springs & Burt's Park. I no longer live in the area, but I miss the springs!

@artofadventurepascalemo 9 ай бұрын

I hope you get to check them out again soon! There’s nothing like it. Thank you for watching 🩵

@freewillchoice8052 23 күн бұрын

Moved into the area a few years ago and I have no regrets I’m 15 minutes from juniper and just visited for the first time the other day. I can see why it gets so packed you gotta reserve parking on weekends.

@simplynatalie4862 11 ай бұрын

Loved this thanks a bunch ❤️❤️❤️

@artofadventurepascalemo 11 ай бұрын

🙏❤️

@clairez007 5 ай бұрын

Very helpful thanks ❤

@artofadventurepascalemo 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@jkperry3 Жыл бұрын

One of our favorite places to camp. Kayaking is awesome there and is part of the Florida Trail right across the street. Love your Adventures #52Fridays.

@artofadventurepascalemo Жыл бұрын

YASSSSS! Thank you so much! 🙏

@carieevans3787 4 ай бұрын

Paradise!

@artofadventurepascalemo 4 ай бұрын

Yes it is! 🩵💙

@guar67 11 ай бұрын

I live just a few minutes from Alexander Springs. If all you want to do is kayak/paddleboard/canoe, there is a free boat ramp at a bridge just down the road. The swimming area is nice though.

@artofadventurepascalemo 11 ай бұрын

Yes! I mention the bridge. Not a bad way to go at all 🙏🙏🙏 Thank you!

@gupman62 7 ай бұрын

Another really cool video ! Thank you..Alexander has changed since I was last there..I'll have to check it out !

@artofadventurepascalemo 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Definitely check it out. Still do beautiful and one of my favs because you can do so much there!

@Irishcloth 3 ай бұрын

I talked to y'all back in September. Now my family is moving to northern Florida. Sooooo stoked! Alexander is awesome :)

@artofadventurepascalemo 3 ай бұрын

YASSSSSSSSS!

@derekhorton5520 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video! I haven’t been to Alexander Springs in YEARS! hasn’t lost its luster! I had a flashback when you were mentioning the squirrels. The last time I was there snorkeling I remember surfacing and seeing a raccoon going through a poor ladies bag grabbing snacks while she was swimming it was quite the sight at first but it ran away when the lady was coming back. We all shared a good laugh.

@artofadventurepascalemo 4 ай бұрын

Haha yeah! Those critters are aggressive! You gotta get back to see the spring for sure!

@kevingarrison9976 24 күн бұрын

Great video... we kayak all the time can I bring the trolling motor?

@artofadventurepascalemo 23 күн бұрын

Thank you! I don’t think Alexander has any rules about that. But if you want to be sure to use it, you can launch at the 445 bridge! Have fun!

@Juanitojtc Жыл бұрын

nice shots

@artofadventurepascalemo Жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

@camrijackson5424 Жыл бұрын

What springs would you suggest me to bring my grandma too she will be visiting Florida & she cant do much walking what spring has parking thats very close to the springs and dosent require a long trail to get there ?

@artofadventurepascalemo Жыл бұрын

Wekiwa Springs has an easy walk and easy steps down to the water. Very shallow near the steps too. They also have a chair lift if she would rather be lowered down to the water. I do have a video on Wekiwa if you want to check it out. What part of the state are you?

@Insanebynight 8 ай бұрын

Is this where the alligator bit that’s lady’s face?

@artofadventurepascalemo 8 ай бұрын

From what I understand… an alligator bit 2 scuba divers last week. One on Wednesday and one on Sunday. Both are said to be ok. According to trappers, they removed a nine-footer from Alexander Springs. I hope that helps!

@obidave2 Жыл бұрын

So cool you snorkeled with a gator. We've been multiple times and never seen them. 2 side notes: #1) Gators - If you go on the weekend, you most likely will never see them. With many people in the water, they stay away. #2). Turkey vultures - we've had more problems with turkey vultures trying to steal food off of tables when people weren't at then than squirrels. Definitely don't leave food out, out they'll grab it and fly off with it! Great vid!

@artofadventurepascalemo Жыл бұрын

Totally true about the gators! There are definitely pros and cons about going when there are a lot of people. I’ve seen the turkey vultures at Silver Glen. Those things are RUTHLESS! Thanks for the feedback and the 🩵🩵🩵🩵

@obidave2 Жыл бұрын

@@artofadventurepascalemo back a couple years ago at Alexander springs they would have One of the park rangers come out with a whip to scare off the vultures. If it only last about 45 minutes or so, but it was one of the strangest things I had ever seen

@artofadventurepascalemo Жыл бұрын

@@obidave2 so bizarre 🙃

@FloridaMan595 Жыл бұрын

Saw a black panther walking the wood line along the canoe run little over a mile from the spring

@artofadventurepascalemo Жыл бұрын

😳 So cool!

@Irishcloth 10 ай бұрын

Holy crap. Lol

@kings17court Жыл бұрын

I love springs, and have visited quite a few of them. Alexander is my my favorite, and have visited it more than any other. The price is getting to a point where it's kinda expensive with the family or a group. Price is my only complaint. In addition to the squirrels, the other thing to DEFINITELY keep an eye out for are the many vultures. They will attack your food while you are away, so protect it in coolers and plastic containers. Don't become a victim, cause it's kinda sad. The thing that was not mentioned in this video are the boardwalk pathways that are pretty cool to go for a little hike, get warm, and then come back to the water to cool off.

@artofadventurepascalemo Жыл бұрын

Great tips thank you. I feel your pain on the price. It’s definitely up there… especially if you have a group. The vultures are super aggressive too. They weren’t bad on this specific trip. Good call on the trails. They were closed for renovations last trip 🙃 Still one of my favorites 🙌

@airbornealltheway7847 11 ай бұрын

Does Alexander Springs accept Florida State Park Passes? Thx for the presentation.

@artofadventurepascalemo 11 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! No Alexander is not a state park. It’s part of the Ocala National Forest 🌳

@natureboyricflair8555 Жыл бұрын

What’s the water temp here?

@artofadventurepascalemo Жыл бұрын

72 degrees year round! Refreshing in the summer and warm in the winter. Have fun!

@Irishcloth 10 ай бұрын

Am I getting it right that the parking is $75 to get in?? Ee came from Oregon and ive been eatching your videos trying to kearn all the spots. My hubby wants more to see than rock springs and he said he'd love to see fish. :) Any suggestions? We're staying in Apopka till Friday then heading over to Tampa for a week and a half :)

@artofadventurepascalemo 10 ай бұрын

It’s $12 per person to get in Alexander. Less than $5 for Rock Springs. That’s in Apopka. If you go during the week, definitely check out Rock Springs and Wekiwa Springs. Both right there. But both fill up fast on the weekends. When are you going?

@Irishcloth 10 ай бұрын

@@artofadventurepascalemo Oh gosh! Okay, yes everything in Oregon is crazy expensive but honestly I can do $12. :) we take off on the 29th. ;/ Insert sad face lol

@Irishcloth 10 ай бұрын

@@artofadventurepascalemops: we did rock springs and Wakiva. :) I came here with my two kids and my mom in May, lol. But this trip is for our tenth year anniversary. Time flies so fast!

@artofadventurepascalemo 10 ай бұрын

@@Irishcloth Definitely hit a spring before you leave. Like… you hafta hit a spring!!! Let me know which one you choose 😜🤙

@artofadventurepascalemo 10 ай бұрын

@@Irishcloth yay! So glad u saw those. Alexander is my fav in the Ocala National Forest. Well… Alexander and Silver Glen are probably a tie. Followed by Salt and then Juniper! I hope you get one before you hafta leave!!!

@devinhimes2325 Жыл бұрын

Gators on the weekdays, very crowded on the weekends… 🤷‍♀️

@devinhimes2325 Жыл бұрын

Last week I brought stuff to grill hot dogs. The squirrels went into my bag that had towels over it and ate through the plastic to get the hotdog buns… also there was a raccoon and vultures trying to get into my stuff too… 😅

@artofadventurepascalemo Жыл бұрын

I know right! I’ll take my less crowded days even if I have to share with the locals 🐊 😅

@artofadventurepascalemo Жыл бұрын

@@devinhimes2325 the squirrels surely take what they want. They were jumping on the hammock because they thought there was food. So crazy!

@highlightzilla9581 11 ай бұрын

Gators stay in the river part they won't come in the spring part

@artofadventurepascalemo 11 ай бұрын

@@highlightzilla9581 well… as u see in the video they do. There was an incident at Alexander just this week. So swimming area is closed right now. So yes it happens.

@mobarickabdullahiii2778 Жыл бұрын

🐊😳

@artofadventurepascalemo Жыл бұрын

🤎🤎🤎

@PMStudios904 11 ай бұрын

🐊😬

@artofadventurepascalemo 11 ай бұрын

💚💚💚

@Saltlife2182 Жыл бұрын

Hi! What mask is Mo wearing in this video?

@artofadventurepascalemo Жыл бұрын

Hi! He uses an EVO Hi-definition single lens mask! I’ve used that one previously as well. Very good mask. Not expensive either 🤿

@Saltlife2182 Жыл бұрын

@@artofadventurepascalemo Thank you so much! I use to be a life guard at Rock Springs in the early 2000’s and now that I am older and have a family of my own, I want to start taking my kids back to the springs I grew up with here in Florida.

@artofadventurepascalemo Жыл бұрын

@@Saltlife2182 they are still so beautiful! Have fun 🩵