Rhesus monkeys that were first introduced in the 1930s have established a population in the park. Over the years, Silver Springs has been the site of many Hollywood films, including a number of Tarzan films as well as the Sea Hunt television series.
We will meet at the boat ramp at Ray Wayside Park (9560 NE 28th Ln., Silver Springs). This trip is an idling trip upriver into Silver Springs. We will raft up just outside the springs for a picnic lunch. Bring snacks/drinks, snorkeling gear etc as there is no place to get food.
We can boat right up into the springs, looking down at the crystal clear bottom 30ish ft below. Lots of wildlife along the way (gators, turtles, birds, and monkeys.) Crystal clear water the whole way.
Captains....again, this is an idle only trip. The river is plenty deep although there will be several downed tree trunks, limbs etc. With the water so clear, you can see the limbs clearly under you....maybe a stick to be sure you can clear them (or trim up and close your eyes....that's what I did and never hit anything.)