A recent exploration of the Coastal Heritage Museum in Crystal River’s historic section was overdue. I have long admired the rock construction building located at 532 N. Citrus Avenue. It was built in 1939 with WPA labor. The exterior is constructed of natural limestone that was quarried locally, but what… Read More
July 1 began scallop season for recreational harvesters in Citrus and Hernando Counties. Most of us are recreational harvesters because this simply means we do not fish for a living. It is illegal to harvest bay scallops commercially in 2018, probably because they were over fished. In 1992, the commercial… Read More
The July 4th holiday is just around the corner and the Nature Coast is celebrating with many events, several of which include live music and fireworks! NatureCoaster has gathered the area’s best Independence Day celebrations to help you plan your fun – with the holiday being mid-week, you can easily… Read More
There is nothing like hopping into a 72-degree spring on a hot, humid day to cool the body and soothe the soul. Florida is graced with many natural springs, providing crystal clear, cool (some would say cold) water and the Nature Coast has a great concentration of these magical geological… Read More
