Rainbow River- Dunnellon

Prehistoric and sort of creepy, alligator gar swarm this site by the dozens. It’s a fun drift down a fast-moving stream that’s also home to snapping turtles the size of beach balls. The flow of the grasses is mesmerizing, as is raking your fingers through the sand boils in search of fossilized shark teeth.

Local Dive Guide: Cold Water, Beginner Dives, Big Animals, Guide Needed, Year-Round