
Jeeping in Goethe State Forest
‘Rows and rows of tall pines stretched out on either side of us, each aligned with the next with a dizzying deliberate perfection. Endless… Read More
‘Rows and rows of tall pines stretched out on either side of us, each aligned with the next with a dizzying deliberate perfection. Endless… Read More
“Our pictures are a tangible record of what was,” outdoor photographer John Moran told the audience at the 2022 Florida Springs Council Springs Summit. Images… Read More
“The trees closed in, branches crisscrossing above to form an endless natural tunnel. I stepped into the cave-like path, leaving behind the bright greenery and… Read More
You may find yourself hiking, biking, or paddling to places for a solo adventure on the Nature Coast, or elsewhere in Florida, so be aware… Read More
A strange sound erupts from the mist filled cove. It’s a cross between a male turkey puffing and a whale blowing air from its spout. Read More
The last rays of golden light stretched through the lower canopy, the sunlight illuminating the pointy tops of palmetto bushes that made up the underbrush. Read More
please note: this is a reprint of the original story, published in January, 2021. It is our most popular story and is full of great… Read More
Salty gulf waters lapped against the side of the boat. We had moored in the mouth of a small creek. Around us salt marsh… Read More
“Two kids from Dunnellon High School worked on that Elvis movie in Yankeetown,” I told my daughter as we sped down the road towards the… Read More
The jeep bounces over the gravel road, the blue skies and low shrubby landscape sliding by as strains of the Top Gear theme song fill… Read More
Boating on the Lower Withlacoochee River & Lake Rousseau A cluster of confused newbie kayakers congregated in the middle of the river. There were two… Read More
Sunlight filters through the forest canopy, shining warm rays on the magenta flowers blossoming on the azalea bushes. A squirrel darts across the exposed aggregate… Read More
A light breeze tickled the leaves of the trees and brushed over my bare arms. Overhead, birds darted across a brilliant blue sky. I could… Read More
Years ago, our family ventured to the hidden spring on the Chassahowitzka River. My husband and I had paddled an oversized bright-red canoe with three… Read More
Manatees in Crystal River Once the Gulf of Mexico water temperatures drop to a chilly 68°F, Florida manatees flock to Crystal River on Florida’s Nature… Read More
A roar filled the air. Torrents of water rushed over the moss-covered limestone rocks, a never-ending cascade into the pool below. Overflowing and spilling over… Read More
The wind whistled through the 30-foot wooden structure, a sentry overlooking the vast the salt marsh. Afternoon gulf breezes snatched at nearby palm fronds, twirling… Read More
Bright yellow inflatable tubes emblazoned with the words “K.P. Hole” across the sides greeted us first. My daughter and I skirted around a group of… Read More
You may find yourself hiking, biking, or paddling to places for a solo adventure on the Nature Coast, or elsewhere in Florida, so be aware… Read More