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- EcoBeanKennington, UK320 contributionsWhat a superb experience, and excellent facilities. The Nature Preserve only allows a certain number of people on the beach at the time, so you have to go to their website and purchase tickets online, picking your date and time according to availability. We took a taxi from Waikiki beach which was about US$55 for 4 of us to get to the bay. Once there, you're given an orientation talk to understand the do's and don'ts to preserve the fish and coral reefs, then a short safety talk.
There are trains taking you up and down the short (but steep) hill down to the bay. They advise (and please listen to them) buying your water/drinks and snacks at the top BEFORE you head down to the bay to save you time and energy. The snacks are limited to toasties and other fast food - so nothing very healthy.
The bay itself is beautiful and the snorkelling is excellent. Even just a few metres from the shore you'll enjoy seeing fish amongst the rocks. I'd definitely recommend using rubber swim shoes in the water as it gets rocky a bit further out. Beyond the reef the fish get bigger, colourful and more plentiful if you're a confident snorkeler. The waves can be quite strong and there is a current the further out you go.Written February 10, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - tinaNtravelSan Jose, CA2,150 contributionsBarton Springs is a huge natural springs swimming area. You need to pay a nominal entrance fee to swim and there is a lifeguard on duty. I didn’t swim but my husband did and he loved it. He said the water was cool and refreshing and he saw a lot of fish.Written November 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Cris HPittsburgh, PA902 contributionsAbsolutely stunning to visit, everywhere you look is something new that you can see. There are mountains, glaciers, ravines, snow capped peaks and wildlife everywhere. highly recommend everyone take time to visit here it's well worth it!Written September 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jerri LJohnston, IA4,793 contributionsWe visited in mid-late October and were pleasantly surprised by seasonably warm temperatures (70’s) which allowed for great hiking and exploring with small crowds and few other people out on the beaches, overlooks and at the waterfalls. The most awesome waterfalls, most amazing beaches, breathtaking hikes and natural experiences. The sandstone formations along the Lake Superior shoreline were unbelievable. Amazing experience.Written October 23, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- NoraatcSudbury, MA40,767 contributionsWe lived close to the River and admired its clear waters on every walk. Chicago River is unrecognizable now thanks to the very bold cleanup project of routing Lake Michigan water into the river and making it a shining beauty of Chicago. What a contrast from the dingy poisonous river of the old days to the glistening turquoise transparent waters of today!Written October 21, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- surfercharlieGlendive, MT1,274 contributionsWe visited the Tampa area for the 3rd time because we wanted to see manatees. We searched on previous trips but never found any of the docile beasts. This time we took no chances. We learned that Three Sisters Springs is home to manatees year round. So we made the 90 minute drive and were not disappointed. We saw HUNDREDS! of manatees. It was so incredible!!! We loved every minute of it. The boardwalk at Three Sisters is very easily accessible. Fantastic experience!
Written January 28, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - phat_dawg_21Alpharetta, GA17,330 contributionsThis has to be the prettiest lake I have ever visited!
We had a picture perfect day with a clear blue sky. I just wanted to keep taking pictures.
We picked up lunch at the store and enjoyed it on the terrace with a view of the lake. Then we walked the east one mile trail.Written October 23, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - LivinglifeinPAAllentown, PA893 contributionsThe color of the water in this state park is a perfect turquoise blue....we thought that we might be in the Caribbean again, but with the additional evergreens of the area.
Such a gorgeous area!!!!!!!
We highly recommend visiting this state park........the highway leading to it is an experience in itself!Written October 5, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Victoria Z8 contributionsI’ve been here 20+ times and love it! Lots of trails and places to explore. Very clean. Absolutely stunning views of the falls and frequent encounters with wildlife.Written February 10, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Shannon HBogue Chitto, MS48 contributionsVery nice experience with a great tour guide. There are steep inclines along the way so I wouldn't recommend it for people with health or balance problems. Small groups so you are able to ask questions take pictures etcWritten December 29, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dillon RMerritt Island, FL32 contributionsMy teenager wanted to have a river tubing experience for her birthday so we chose this park. At an hour and a half from our home, it was the closest spring park with tubing. It’s a beautiful park and a beautiful spring, no doubt, but logistically it is a challenge. We arrived at 6:30am with two vehicles worth of people. The line of potential park goers stretched over 1.5 miles and we were approximately 1.3 miles from the gate. The local police begin handing out entry passes around 7am. One car got an entry pass and the other car got a return pass for 1pm.
The paper pass allows you through the police checkpoint and access to the gate where you pay the small entry fee and gain access to the park. Once in, you’ll find there are lots of shaded picnic tables in the parking area. We turned the girls loose in the park with all the food, tubes and an inflator and my wife and I headed up the road where we scored last minute kayak rentals on a different portion of the river at Kings Landing. We joined them in the park at 1pm and had a nice day until the weather cleared us out.
Overall, it’s a great park but you have to really want it and work for it. You don’t have to have your whole group in line early, but you need to have one car in that line for every pass you want, and if you are not in line at 6am, your day’s plan is in jeopardy. Once you have that entry pass, you can leave and come back once the park opens at 8am (or anytime thereafter!) with your car load.Written June 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Trip284358894391 contributionBeautiful place, and cabins C7 and C8 have kitchens and bath for winter enjoyment. Caveat: There's no sofas or comfortable chairs. Just hard wood chairs for dining table. There's room for a sofa and the description (that it has same furniture as camper cabins) suggests such. But none. So unless you bring a lot of pillows to sit on the bed, better bring your camping chairs.
Also, the description says there's a kitchen and utensils. While there are butter knives, forks and spoons - there are no cooking utensils, no can opener, peeler, spatula, stirers, etc. Also there's only a medium, small and very small saucepan. No skillet or anything to cook fried food. There is a toaster (at least cabin C7 had one).Written December 2, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - jamieba32London, UK667 contributionsGreat locks and salmon ladder. Lots of Seals around too.
There was an underwater salmon viewing area and lots of info on the salmon run etc. Well worth a visitWritten September 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Andrew RIrvine, CA74 contributionsThe beaches are very sandy and pretty calm considering the waves that were crashing outside. It made it very nice for the kids to play in the shore nearby and close to shore without having to worry too much about them. If you are thinking about snorkeling in them I would pass, the sand makes the water much too cloudy and the fish aren't the best to view in the area.Written January 20, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Christine SBaltimore, MD144 contributionsReally unique. You can see all the way to the bottom and can even see the actual spring working at the bottom. Also lots of fish swimming. It’s like being in an aquarium it’s so clear. Very pretty and not too far off the path whether in Munising or coming up from mackinaw.Written October 19, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
