Crystal Springs Preserve
Crystal Springs Preserve is in Zephyrhills, FL. It was once open to the public to visit but has had entry restricted to groups and booked events for some time in order to preserve the spring and grounds. In addition to the namesake springs group, the preserve features an enjoyable boardwalk and views of the Hillsborough River.
This shot shows the Hillsborough River immediately before its confluence with the spring run. The river in this stage is in its infancy, being roughly the size of a forest creek, before rapidly expanding upon merging with Crystal Springs. The river is a blackwater river, taking its color from the tannin in the leaves surrounding its swampy floodplain, but since Crystal Springs provides such a dramatic increase in the flow this can lead to varying levels of clarity and different hues in times of low water.
Crystal Springs Preserve
Crystal Springs Preserve is in Zephyrhills, FL. It was once open to the public to visit but has had entry restricted to groups and booked events for some time in order to preserve the spring and grounds. In addition to the namesake springs group, the preserve features an enjoyable boardwalk and views of the Hillsborough River.
This shot shows the Hillsborough River immediately before its confluence with the spring run. The river in this stage is in its infancy, being roughly the size of a forest creek, before rapidly expanding upon merging with Crystal Springs. The river is a blackwater river, taking its color from the tannin in the leaves surrounding its swampy floodplain, but since Crystal Springs provides such a dramatic increase in the flow this can lead to varying levels of clarity and different hues in times of low water.