In that moment, I truly understood and embraced the privilege of swimming in the waters of legendary Weeki Wachee Springs. This was my second and final day of the Friends of Weeki Wachee Springs ...

Though humans haven’t necessarily visited Weeki Wachee Springs for that long, performing mermaids have captivated audiences since the park opened in 1947. Weeki Wachee Springs finds its place in ...

Nestled in the heart of Florida’s natural wonders, Weeki Wachee Springs State Park serves as a captivating gateway to explore the picturesque landscapes and outdoor adventures the area has to offer.

WEEKI WACHEE SPRINGS, Fla. — (WFLA) — Our delicate Floridan aquifer is a matrix of tunnels that flow silently under our feet every day. The Karst Underwater Research group –or KUR– works ...

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park will celebrate 75 years in October. The Newton Perry Underwater Theatre is where families can see the famous mermaids and mermen of Weeki Wachee. The theatre is ...

While the spring is large and the park is enormous, tubing is limited to a 20-minute float on Buccaneer Bay, which is great for those of us with a short attention span. What Weeki Wachee offers ...

I’m staring into the magical and mystical. The 74-degree water of Weeki Wachee Springs is crystal clear, like air. Eight of us anxiously await our cue to plunge in, a baptism of sorts that will ...

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Florida is hiring mermaids for its underwater theatre. Auditions are "rigorous and challenging," a state spokeswoman told Insider. Weeki Wachee mermaids are ...

The turnstiles have been spinning this summer at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. During the past two months, several hundred more visitors each day have passed through the gates compared to a ...

WEEKI WACHEE — Long before Weeki Wachee Springs became a state park in late 2008, it was a popular Florida roadside attraction, and it has drawn its share of notable visitors over the years ...