Author Archives: Sally White

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Hidden Creeks, Secret Springs: A Baird’s Adventure on the Chassahowitzka River

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

Metamorphosis at the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge

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

Dunnellon’s Rainbow Springs: Then and Now

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

Levy County’s Best Kept Secret: The Withlachoochee Gulf Preserve

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

Hiking the Blue Run Historic Railway Trail

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

Heading Outdoors? Be Alligator Aware

Your desire to continue the isolation trend may find you hiking, biking, or paddling to places for a solo adventure on the Nature Coast, or… Read More