Lumbering Lacoochee
Mr. Sam Weston wrote an article many years ago entitled, “The Death of a Forest and Town” about Centralia, Florida. This paragraph is especially poignant… Read More
Features
Labyrinths of the Nature Coast: Places to find Peace in your Soul
Story and Photos by Lucy Tobias Long ago and far away a woman or man whose name has been lost in the mists of time… Read More
Dade City celebrates Monarch Butterfly Festival October 23
Monarch butterflies and family fun will take center stage at the Dade City Monarch Butterfly Festival on Saturday, October 23, 2021. The Festival will be… Read More
Chasing Elvis on Florida’s Nature Coast
“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
Surviving the Nature Coast Citrus Business
Gift fruit is a term used to describe locally grown citrus that has been washed, waxed, sorted and packed for shipment to someone who doesn’t… Read More
NatureCoaster.com wins Six Excellence-in-Craft Awards
The Florida Outdoor Writers’ Association held its 2021 Conference in Venice, Florida, and hosted its Excellence-in-Craft awards on August 21. Sponsored by Visit Sarasota County… Read More
Weeki Wachee
Weeki Wachee was a city located in Hernando County, Florida, United States. It became a city in 1966, with five cabins on the property of… Read More
Expanding an Award-winning Coffee Empire
About twenty years ago, James and Heather Cook met at Johnson and Wales college. James grew up in his family’s restaurant businesses and was known… Read More
Floral City Labyrinth welcomes Visitors 24/7 since 1995
It was the early 1990s – yes, about 30 years ago – and the Floral City Garden Club completed a Xeriscape exhibition garden in front… Read More
Jeeping in the Chassahowitzka WMA
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
The Adventure Coast’s Coastal Paddling Trail offers a Diverse Adventure
Kayaking, paddleboarding, and canoeing offer peaceful interaction with nature on the water, providing healthy exercise without getting too wet. Florida’s Adventure Coast opened the Coastal… Read More
Finding Fossils in Florida? A Peace River Adventure
In May of 2021, we embarked on an adventure to discover Florida’s ancient history with some friends. Trent Anthney, owner of… Read More
Poles & Pontoon for a Lazy Sunday Afternoon
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
All about Captivating Crystal River
Crystal River is situated around Kings Bay, which is fed by a cluster of more than 30 springs and is designated as a first-magnitude spring… Read More
Enjoying a Waterfall Hike on Florida’s Nature Coast
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
Floral City Beautification Continues with Water Fountain Donation
A Historic District is a group of buildings united by a historic feature. On December 1, 1993, the Floral City Historic District was designated as a… Read More
Leaving a Natural Legacy in the Family Tradition: Heartwood Preserve
In the late 1890s, an ambitious boy arrived in St. Pete Florida, after traveling from Minnesota with his parents. They established themselves in the area,… Read More
Florida Cracker Resort: a Great Place to Monkey Around
On a quiet corner of the Homosassa River two local families have banded together celebrating “Old Florida” with a goal of preserving the tradition of… Read More
The True Story of Monkey Island
Originally published in 2010. Feature image by Robin Draper. Monkey Island is one of the most unique sights along Florida’s Nature Coast. A small island… Read More
Dive into a Delicious Adventure Scalloping in Citrus County
Folks who love snatching up live, fresh bay scallops from the Nature Coast’s abundant waters are making reservations for the 2021 bay scallop season. Slated… Read More
Converting Trash to Treasure at Pasco’s Recycling Center
Pasco County’s recycling program is the first of its kind in Florida, and it is saving tax dollars and the environment while creating cheaper roads… Read More
Come Be Our Guest: Creating the Cavallo Experience
In 2015, Philip Bomhoff combined his appreciation of Italian culture and old Florida’s tranquility in the creation of Daisy’s All-Natural Blueberry Farm. He originally named… Read More
Shallow Waters-Deep Discoveries on the Weeki Wachee River
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
Urban Agriculture Movement keeps New Port Richey Growing Healthy
How can you plant one seed and see it grow into hundreds of varieties of plants and trees, bushes, and herbs, produce, duck eggs, and… Read More
Run the Neff Lake Monster at the Spring Lake Memorial Classic on May 29
In 2007, the idea to hold a foot race and fun run/walk in the beautiful area surrounding The Arc Nature Coast’s Neff Lake Campus was… Read More
Hiking Withlacoochee’s Citrus Tract: Discovering the Remnants of Mannfield and Jeep Cave
One of the most popular hiking destinations listed in our 2016 guide “Treasures of the Trails – Hiking, Biking, Birding Citrus… Read More
Central Pasco & Gulf RR brings Joy to All Ages in Crews Lake Wilderness Park
Jeremy Carpenter takes his job as president of the Central Pasco & Gulf Railroad very seriously. Well…sort of. “We’re just a bunch of old guys… Read More
Volunteer Group reaps a Spiritual Harvest
What is the Hernando County Growers Association? It’s not a what as much as it’s “Who.” It’s Homosassa hydroponic farmer George Gifford helping James Tremblay… Read More
Let’s Get Pickin’ and Grinnin’ during 2021 Blueberry Season
Picking blueberries throughout Florida’s Nature Coast is one of my favorite things to do. I look forward to April when the season starts and will… Read More
Watch out for Manatees on the Move
Please slow down and look out for manatees while boating in Florida this spring is a reminder from Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission… Read More