Wakulla - Edward Ball Springs State Park Attractions

Sixteen miles (26 km) south of Tallahassee, Edward Ball Springs State Park contains one of the largest and deepest springs in Florida. It produces more than 500 million gallons of crystal-clear water daily. When the visibility is good, visitors can go on glass bottom boat rides to see aquatic life along with mastodon bones found in 1850. Other riverboat tours follow a 3-mile (4.8km) route through the natural habitat of alligators, birds, turtles, white-tailed deer and wild turkey. There are also several hiking and biking trails which wind through park that offer a chance to spot wildlife. It is believed that Ponce De León came here and declared the site to be the famous "fountain of youth".