BACK COUNTRY BY ROBERT ADAMS

A spring fed by an artesian well maintains a steady temperature of 70 degrees year-round, creating a tranquil oasis. Palms and ferns line the water’s edge, with oak and pine trees in the background. Tilapia, catfish, gar, bream, turtles and alligators inhabit the spring, which also provides a vital habitat for birds and watershed mammals.

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Nov. 19, 2025