Dreamy RV Camping at the Florida Springs (Manatee & Ginnie Springs)

[@timothybrown3558]

Our last tent camp ever was at Ginnie partying students would be the only drawback but there’s so much great that outweighs a little lost sleep. One of our favorite things to do at Ginnie is snorkel from spring run out into the Santa Fe and glide down to the next run fight the current up to that boil. I don’t know why but every time I hit that transition from the clear spring water to the coffee (tannin) water of the river I find mesmerizing.

[@garnetmcbride3629]

Thank you for speaking up for springs!!

[@EatSeeRV]

I really hope it makes some sort of positive difference. - Dennis

[@sherriweber7105]

Wow! This is nice and great information on Ginnie National Park. It looked nice there. Nice you were spending time with a friend.

[@donaldtharp]

A wonderful word for conservation of our natural resources - whatever area we find ourselves in. Thanks

[@EatSeeRV]

Absolutely!

[@FloridaandBeyond]

We love springs in Florida! Our favorite is the Ocala Springs! Great video!

[@IamaDutch-Kiwi]

You've taken me from one magical and colorful world, Mexico, into another. That of the Florida springs. Wow, how amazingly gorgeous. Some of those areas are so precious and unique. "What 🎶a wonderful 🎶world" to quote Louis Armstrong.Water, a life giving substance. Without it the world would cease to exist. I know this same problem about 'purchasing' the natural springs is also happening in New Zealand, by corporates. The irony is, they pollute the waters around us and now are on the look out for new resources to supply us with what they've destroyed. So, so sad. It's all about the money. I am pleased your stories aren't all about the gloss and glamor but also reality. Nothing wrong with gloss and glamor mind you. A great wake up session for me. Lovely start while the rest of the world around me is still sleeping. Happy travels. 🌷🇳🇱🙋‍♀️🇳🇿😎🙏

[@mariebrumer3440]

Oh yeah. Thanks for spreading the word about conservation. It's so important!💖🙏✌

[@lisaatp]

Your filming is breathtakingly beautiful!!!

[@EatSeeRV]

Thank you so much Lisa! ❤️

[@MarkLindelien]

What a great video and glad you are both home safely. We look forward to your upcoming videos. Best Wishes Mark & Janet

[@EatSeeRV]

Thanks so much! - Dennis

[@dankasprow2129]

Impressed that Dennis enjoys the Junior Ranger program as an adult, and is self confident enough both to earn the badge and to share with your audience

[@EatSeeRV]

The program has cool facts. Although some of the activities definitely are childcentric and not fun to do as an adult. Learning about the areas were in is a fun part of it.

[@66257788ls]

WOW!!! Absolutely amazing parks, you both compliment each other so well.

[@bobalanadventures2024]

Enjoyed your video. We just spent a week on the beach in Florida and loved every minute of it.

[@EatSeeRV]

That's wonderful so glad you enjoyed it!

[@JerryR304]

Jr Ranger... Cool,we did junior ranger program in several national parks and hang them up in our RV!

[@EatSeeRV]

That's awesome! The national parks badges a really cool. Got to get me a few of those too! - Dennis

[@1972xlh]

Welcome home!

[@EatSeeRV]

Thank you! - Dennis

[@andrewthacker114]

Interesting clip , lots to see.

[@moore_2_explore]

Thanks for another great video! You guys do such great ones...we know this one has been published for a bit, but we are headed that way today, so we can't wait to check it out!

[@EatSeeRV]

Oh good! We're glad you enjoyed it.

[@RunawaywithShortie]

You are in my stomping ground!! Thanks for spreading the message on our local springs and the bringing more attention to what is going on! Safe travels!

[@EatSeeRV]

That's awesome! What a great stomping ground!

[@babsshaffer2652]

What an interesting video! Loved hearing about the conservation issues & all the info about the Florida springs! Especially enjoyed Dennis in this one❤️ (Sorry, Liz! ...You’re always a star though😁) How do you hang you’re hammock to trust it won’t fall? I had that happen once & now can’t get over the fear it will happen again, so it’s not a relaxing experience anymore. -Babs

[@helennuttall]

Fabulous vlog, so “real”…….glad I’ve found you! Love the humour, the serious side and the everyday reality! The filming and editing is the most professional I’ve come across on KZbin, great stuff! 🥰

[@turisteandoentexas]

Wow beautiful 🤩 I got to go check it out!

[@EatSeeRV]

Please enjoy responsibly! - Dennis

[@RedroomStudios]

sickening to hear about the corporate exploitation of the ground water there. seems to be a problem in virtually every population center these days. and the low fees they pay for these rights are a slap in the face on the whole situation!

[@EatSeeRV]

Agreed! - Dennis

[@mariebrumer3440]

It was Good to see the Springs. I haven't been in so long. Liz actually you have been to Manatee Springs. We camped there one time when you were younger. It is a great way to start off the summer.

[@garretlewis4103]

I am with Dennis on the beach. Sand, it is the gift that keeps on giving. The springs looked really good. One of the things we would like to check out. Maybe one day.

[@EatSeeRV]

Hope you get a chance to enjoy them!

[@Scrambler85]

I completely agree with you position on pollution and trash and I will use the links. The Jr ranger program would be interesting to send to the grand children once I hit the road in a couple of months. If you like boardwalks if you get to SC the Congree National Park has a nice boardwalk and AUDUBON CENTER AT FRANCIS BEIDLER FOREST. Definitely a thumbs up for the video 👍

[@hideawayhomesllc5103]

Well, if you make it out west, you should visit the Yampa River tubing and Strawberry Park hot springs in Steamboat Springs, CO (maybe even the balloon fest in early July), and then head up to Lava Hot Springs, Idaho on the Pocatello River for tubing and another soak. Plenty to see in between also.

[@EatSeeRV]

Thanks for the suggestions!

[@hivolco151]

OH DEAR!! Nestle has also acquired some of the best mineral Springs in Mexico, my friend who is a school teacher was allowed to visit the area that is completely surrounded by High voltage fences... It was portrayed as a "GOOD THING" but not sure than this sort of thing is good for the environment. Thanks for showing your adventures and noticing things that are changing.

[@EatSeeRV]

Wow, yeah we heard about a water grab near San Chris in Chiapas. It's sad that this is allowed to continue. - Dennis

[@sharontaylor3466]

I really appreciate the way you two always give so much information about the places you visit. I learned so much about the springs in this episode. We avoid bottled water and will do our part in advocating for the springs. Thank you!

[@sherriweber7105]

Were these both state parks? I noticed manatees was. Dennis you were having fun snorkeling. That was cool seeing divers going down deep. Your cat didn’t either want you to get a badge or the cat wanted one too. No really he wanted to probably play. Lol! Glad you had fun until it rained (stormed). Looking forward to seeing your next video. Have fun. Safe travels. Have a great week.

[@EatSeeRV]

Hi Sherri, one park was state and the other private property. Yes, for me swimming in the springs gives me the closets feeling of connection to mother earth. The springs are magical places. I cannot image a world without their beauty. Thank you for traveling with us! - Dennis

[@sherriweber7105]

@@EatSeeRV Ya they do look magical. Beautiful as well.

[@bethlef5168]

Wow! Cool video!!

[@EatSeeRV]

Thank you Beth!

[@14carrotsxx80]

Love Ginnie springs. Used to tent camp there while in college.

[@EatSeeRV]

It is a paradise! Please consider supporting the spring protection organizations we mentioned in the video so we all can continue to enjoy their beauty! - Dennis

[@yves8639]

Love the area, will be there in september 2021!

[@EatSeeRV]

Awesome! - Dennis

[@NomadShifu]

People occasionally sight manatees while kayaking in Ginnie Springs. Ginnie Springs is the only place in which alcohol is permitted while tubing as it is privately owned spring.

[@ariezgo]

Do you still have your XMAX? I have the same bike and I love it.... If so, what kind of carrier do you use? Is it easy to load/unload off the hitch?

[@tazecrazttv8000]

I saw y’all there if y’all remeber we r the kids that where asking about you in the manatee springs

[@EatSeeRV]

Oh, yeah! Hello again. 👋

[@tarac5137]

Thanks for sharing the beauty and importance of the Florida springs! I still haven’t made it to any, but I will. ✌🏻

[@EatSeeRV]

Gotta put it at the top of your list for this summer it's the perfect way to cool off

[@marlasinger539]

Loved this video! Make sure to support the food at the springs. Ginnie has an amazing breakfast/lunch. And the ribs at Manatee are out of this world! Native Floridian from St. Pete I wrote against the Nestlé thing. Nestlé actually sold that permit recently. So frustrating!

[@oklahomastumbleweeds3507]

Looks like a good time was had by all. We’ve been to Florida but haven’t explored it much. Gonna have to give it a try. God bless and stay safe! Dan - Oklahoma’s Tumbleweeds

[@EatSeeRV]

Florida is definitely more than just theme parks! Thanks for watching! - Dennis

[@pattooley3370]

Great video, thank you so much.

[@EatSeeRV]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for traveling with us. - Dennis

[@hideawayhomesllc5103]

Ah, next week the Bourbon Trail. don't know if you did this in May, but we did Graceland, the excellent RV park 0 and really loved the museum, the house was a bit underwhelming. Jim Beam Bourbon and the Kentucky Derby (stay at the Masonic Lodge near the infield entrance) ; The Grand Old Opry, Milwaukee for Mother's Day, a Brewers game, the Harley Museum and then down to the Indy 500, all camping. The mid-west is exceptional in May.

[@EatSeeRV]

That sounds like an awesome trip! Is it cold in May? We're always concerned we're leaving Florida too soon haha. I'm not a big fan of cold dreary weather in long stints - Liz

[@hideawayhomesllc5103]

@@EatSeeRV It can be rain and cold to hot and humid. Graceland wonderful, and Derby, great weather Friday, record rain on Saturday. Milwaukee for Mother's Day, perfect. Indy 500 Memorial Day HOT and HUMID. Pretty much the same this year, although we expected and packed for 65 in upper Wisconsin/Michigan it almost reached 85.

[@andremathews1823]

Another great video!! "All the things... Welcome to Florida" 😂

[@EatSeeRV]

🤣Thank you! - Dennis

[@carolynknisely2383]

Well said!!!

[@EatSeeRV]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

To walk from your campsite to that spring & river is amazing! I would like it all, except diving under those overhangs in the spring 😳 and no caves thank you very much. Ugh on the Nestle thing and yikes on the trash left behind. Good on you for the trash pick up.

[@2426eltejano]

I don't know about getting in those rivers and ponds , looks kind of scary lol ,,,, saludos amigos

[@EatSeeRV]

It's beautiful. Very similar to Cenotes in Mexico. It's refreshing and beautiful.

[@olgaa5623]

Nestle is doing the same here in Michigan 😤😤😤

[@EatSeeRV]

Ugh I know, we just found a documentary on KZbin about it we linked in the description of the video below. It's happening all over the world. Coca cola owns most of the water in Mexico and is polluting the water sources. 😩

[@olgaa5623]

@@EatSeeRV very upsetting. I don’t understand how this is allowed😡😡. Luv your videos btw. I always watch them on my tv so I can enjoy the scenery on a big screen. You guys are awesome 👏🏻 you will need to come to Michigan to visit our Great Lakes 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@EatSeeRV]

We're actually on our way to Michigan now!

[@olgaa5623]

@@EatSeeRV omg! Would love to meet you guys! 😃😉💖

[@olgaa5623]

@@EatSeeRV pack warm clothes. It’s been cool this week😉

[@Sabor724]

Hola chicos Dios los bendiga ( this place it beautiful thank you to protect the Natural place 😍 chicos G bless you

[@EatSeeRV]

Si es perfecto, un rebanada de paraíso

[@ftkinsella]

We have Sturgeon In Ontario and they can be huge. I’m talking 6-8 feet long, it’s crazy. Man the colours at the springs are so beautiful. I love the sound of rain in the camper. ❤️🇨🇦❤️ Cheers!!!

[@EatSeeRV]

Us to we love when it rains! And yes the springs there are BEAUTIFUL!

[@donnavaughn5393]

Thanks you

[@EatSeeRV]

Thanks for watching

[@donnakano282]

A bit off topic, but where did you get your bamboo shades and what color are they? Also, is your backsplash stick on? If so, where is it available? We’re starting a renovation on Zooey, our 34ft diesel pusher and like some of the design choices you’ve made. Thanks!

[@EatSeeRV]

Wishing you luck on your Reno. We share all the details and materials in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHyXqYawecSFkKM

[@markevans3589]

Leave it better than you found it. 👍

[@EatSeeRV]

Yes please! - Dennis

[@SandorLau]

Of course I didn't want to be productive on a Monday. It is a long way from you, but if you haven't done a video on this, I bet your subscribers would love to see you float the Econfina River in the Panhandle with lots of springs. There is a shuttle service at Econfina Canoe Livery.

[@EatSeeRV]

Thanks for the tip Sandor! I'm all about exploring new parts of Florida! - Dennis

[@beingmsmichi]

Hi. Where did you buy your hat? 👒

[@EatSeeRV]

St. Pete farmers market. I don't know the brand I'm sorry!

[@ryand1384]

Why does Dennis as Junior Ranger seem so perfect?

[@EatSeeRV]

🤣🤩- Dennis

[@thebikejournal0303]

I miss Mexico...😭 No offense to Florida, but it just doesn't have the aura as Mexico. But still enjoy watching you guys move around.

[@EatSeeRV]

Haha we love Mexico too and enjoy it's diversity and freedom, but there's beauty all around and look forward to sharing it with you

[@flamegent]

What kinda hammock is that?

[@EatSeeRV]

That one is an Eno.

[@flamegent]

@@EatSeeRV Thanks!!

[@kirralee3025]

It’s me from Florida springs

[@EatSeeRV]

Hello again! Hope you enjoyed the video!

[@kirralee3025]

@@EatSeeRV ty

[@christinepastrama1275]

I live in MT and the once lovely rivers that primarily were fly fishing spots . Now in summer they are over run with floaters that contaminate those rivers. We who live here for years can’t stand to deal with the crowds at the rivers. People are drunk , loud and leave tons of trash. Then they go home to their own trashy states. I’m sad because there’s no way to contain these areas unless the government denies access. Then no one can enjoy them.

[@MollySkupine]

I’d be so scared of alligators 😬

[@rdking8001]

Politicians got paid for sure

[@EatSeeRV]

The really frustrating thing is the people who make up the committee that made the decision are not elected officials, but appointees placed in power by Florida's previous governor, now senator, Rick Scott. The committee gave the excuse that their hands were "legally tied" to decided in Nestle's favor. A scary thought to realize that legal process and global company power can "tie the hands" of decision makers. Even scarier when those decisions give away the one thing that keeps humans and the local ecosystems healthy only to pump it into 1 million gallons/day with of plastic bottles and sell it back to the locals. Please support Florida springs councils effort to fight this in court. There is a link in the description below the video. Please share this with your friends that may not know this is happening! Thank you! - Dennis

[@Careerextendersmassagetools]

we've been trying a few springs here in florida this spring. Loved the lawn chairs we saw in todays video. Where did you get them, what are they called?

[@EatSeeRV]

Awesome! If you are enjoying your springs visits please consider supporting either of the spring protection organization we mentioned in the video. I believe their called "club chairs". - Dennis

[@BC-hr2of]

Sorry but I dunt need no stinking badge 😏 …. but your noting the corporate abuse of the springs is essential, now more than ever 🤠

[@EatSeeRV]

Seriously, the spring protectors need support right now! - Dennis

[@BC-hr2of]

@@EatSeeRV … any link 🤔

[@EatSeeRV]

Explore the links in the description of the video!

[@bigdanc.8429]

I just don't understand why people can't pick up after themselves. Not doing so will ruin it for everyone.

[@ELCHAPULINAZO77]

Most people are so irresponsible by not picking after themselves. 😡😡😡😡🤬🤬🤬

[@EatSeeRV]

It is such a shame. Hopefully with more eyes on the problem and people doing good, it will make a difference.

[@climatehero]

Sturgeon roe make caviar. And you are complaining? You are absolutely spoiled. When you'll get to heaven, you'll probably say :"Is that all there is?"

[@EatSeeRV]

What are we complaining about? I thought we were more than thankful to be there enjoying the springs and shared our gratitude by advocating for it's protection.

[@climatehero]

@@EatSeeRV I'm a bit jealous, that's all.

[@EatSeeRV]

Gotcha. Hopefully you can come enjoy!

[@leeverrill]

This is the sad truth...we are killing our planet...our home..and partying while we do it...I really like the video....it was fun but most importantly it had content...that's the ticket

[@johnpaulgarzaniti5065]

No thanks I'm afraid of alligators, poisonous snakes and insects.