Rainbow Springs

The spring formation is the fourth-largest in Florida, and produces over 490 million gallons of water daily.

Rainbow Springs was known as Wekiwa Creek by the Seminole Indians.

It was known as Blue Spring until the 1930s, when the site was developed as a tourist attraction and the promoter sought a more distinctive name (there are several other springs in Florida named "Wekiwa" and "Blue").

The entire Rainbow River was designated as a Registered Natural Landmark in 1972, an Aquatic Preserve in 1986, and an "Outstanding Florida Waterway" in 1987.

Much of the work to open Rainbow Springs State Park was done by volunteers from the community.

Rainbow Springs, the swimming area
Rainbow Springs "submarine" sightseeing boat where passengers sat below the waterline looking out underwater windows around 1970
monorail ride at Rainbow Springs attraction around 1970
The Rainbow Springs monorail around 1970, this is near the end of the ride where it comes low to the ground near where people get on or off
The Rainbow River Path
Fishing for Mermaids in 1956