These real-life springs fueled the legend of the Fountain of Youth. Which explorer is forever attached to this mythical source of water?

These real-life springs fueled the legend of the Fountain of Youth. Which explorer is forever attached to this mythical source of water? A Ferdinand Magellan B Vasco da Gama C Ponce de León Legend has it that the Spanish explorer and conquistador Juan Ponce de León, credited with leading the first European expedition to Florida … Read more

Florida’s manatees sometimes make their way into freshwater springs, whose warm waters sustain them in winter. What are manatees also known as?

Florida’s manatees sometimes make their way into freshwater springs, whose warm waters sustain them in winter. What are manatees also known as? A River horses B Sea cows C Sea elephants Also called sea cows, manatees can weigh more than 1,000 pounds. These mammals are fully aquatic herbivores and spend most of their days grazing … Read more

Who built the campground and trails around Florida’s Juniper Springs in the 1930s?

Who built the campground and trails around Florida’s Juniper Springs in the 1930s? A The Walt Disney Company B Civilian Conservation Corps C Works Progress Administration The facilities at Juniper Springs were built by the CCC, a work program for unemployed, single young men that was part of the New Deal. The correct answer is … Read more