One of the coolest things about living in this area is the coolness of the morning, even in summer. If you’re an early riser, which I often am, you may catch a glimpse of fog rolling across a spring run as the temperature gradient quickly changes. Here’s a peek at Rainbow Springs just after the gates open at 8 AM – the perfect time to take a summer morning stroll around the spring basin and past the waterfalls, or a swim in the cool water.