TRIPLETT 2025 Coastal Ride

Bill and Lynne ride the Gulf coast

Manatees and the Rainbow River

Day 13: Off Day, swimming with the Manatees in King’s Bay and Floating the Rainbow River

Today was a day off in Crystal River and we spent it doing water sports. In the morning, we went swimming with the manatees and in the afternoon, we snorkeled down the Rainbow River.

In between, we had brunch at the Biscuit Barn and enjoyed “American Pie,” a biscuit with carmel apples, powdered sugar and whipped cream.

I could upload lots more photos, but you get the gist. Oh, the shower in our two-night hotel was a 6.5 and the internet was a 1.5.

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6 responses to “Manatees and the Rainbow River”

  1. Sheri Avatar
    Sheri

    Just wondering, how close did you get to the manatees?

    1. Lynne Avatar
      Lynne

      We were pretty close to the manatees. It is illegal to touch them, but if they touch you, it is okay, you just can’t touch them back.

  2. Judy Castricone Avatar
    Judy Castricone

    Great pics!
    I didn’t know swimming with the manatees was possible. So cool!

    1. Lynne Avatar
      Lynne

      Yes, apparently Crystal River/Kings Bay is the only place – at least in Florida – that you can swim with the manatees.

  3. Lisa Smith Avatar
    Lisa Smith

    Caught up this morning on your trip. Loved the manatees!

  4. Patty Avatar
    Patty

    Manatees sound fun!

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