Blue Hole
http://www.tfn.net/Springs/BlueHoleItch.htm
If you are in the Ichetucknee area you have to visit Blue Hole. It is one of the springs that form the Ichetucknee River. You must go into the park then take a little walk (not nearly as long as the one for tubing in the river) on a boardwalk. When approaching the hole you may not be impressed at first, but do not be fooled, this place is really cool. The darker color is grass, the center, Blue Hole, is a spring that goes down 35 feet with a current coming up. At first, unless you are an experienced snorkeler, you may be caught off guard. Over 12 years ago when I first went it freaked me out a little, but this year I loved it. I was proud of some of the girls in our group who tried to swim down further each time. My son, well when he saw the hole, decided not to venture over it but around it instead.
Devils Eye
Is located in the same area as Blue Hole. It looks like a nice swimming spot, again the water is cool so be prepared. Also be prepared with your snorkeling gear because you will regret it if you do not have it with you here. Here my son became a little more brave and ventured down near underwater rocks, chased fish and had to be forced out because it was getting dark. Once you are use the temperature of the water you are good to go.
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They have areas to picnic here and if you pay to get into the Ichetucknee park the ticket is good for this area as well.
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