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
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Nature Coast Dog Parks bring Joy
Is your Rottweiler rambunctious? Is your poodle depressed? Perhaps they just need to “paws” and reflect. Dogs put on a happy face for their owners,… Read More
Celebrating the Florida Mermaid Trail with its First Anniversary Festival
Have you made it to the Florida Mermaid Trail in the last year? If not, perhaps the best time to check it out is during… Read More
Chinsegut Hill Retreat Experience is Good for the Soul
Just five miles north of downtown Brooksville is a respite on a hill. A place where one can leave their troubles behind without breaking the… Read More
What’s Happening at Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park?
Homosassa’s Main Spring has been attracting visitors to marvel at its clarity and biodiversity for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. This amazing piece of… 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
Paddlesport Enthusiasts Unite in New Port Richey
The Cotee River Kayakers Club began as an informal meet-up group for kayakers who enjoy paddling in and around the Cotee River in 2020. It… Read More
2020’s Top 6 NatureCoaster Stories – and our Award Winners
2020 started off with a bang in Florida’s Nature Coast – the Manatee Festival, the Kumquat Festival, the Brooksville Raid, Blues & BBQ Festival, the… 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
Ten Reasons to Love Florida’s Nature Coast
Here are ten reasons we have to Love Florida’s Nature Coast. 1. Beautiful Surroundings2. Small Town Charm3. Abundant Waterways, both salt and fresh4. Interacting with… Read More
Saving Wild Cow Prairie Cemetery History
Written by Della Daughtry Have you ever taken a walk on the Croom Hiking Trail? By starting your hike at River Junction, 5827 SW… Read More
Giving Thanks 2020
As 2020 winds down and families are preparing for America’s biggest holidays, I wanted to just write you some encouragement. I am recovering from a… Read More
Brewing New Port Richey’s Craft Beer Culture
According to the Brewers Association, craft brewer sales now account for more than 25% of the $116.0 billion U.S. beer market. Florida ranks fifth in… Read More
Homosassa’s Riverfront Revival – part 2
New vibes are infiltrating the waterfront on both sides of Homosassa’s bountiful River. Foodies rejoice! Plan an overnight stay to indulge in fresh seafood, live… Read More
Homosassa’s Riverfront Revival – Part 1
With a world-renown fishing reputation, Old Homosassa has been a favorite vacation spot since the 1800s. Resorts and RV parks spring up over the years,… Read More
Discovering Anclote’s Hidden Treasure
As I stand on the shoreline, making ready for another day of wade fishing, I immerse myself in the beauty of this vista. It is… Read More
Bringing the Butterflies back to Dade City
Have you ever wondered what a garden club does? The Dade City Garden Club states it is dedicated to the education of its members and… Read More
Saving Crystal River
Crystal River was frequented by pre-Columbian Native people who enjoyed abundant fishing in the crystal-clear water. The cluster of 30+ springs in Kings Bay constitute… Read More
Get Out and Vote – Please
Do you have memories that start, “The first time I ever…”? We may remember our first car, first job, first home. But do we remember… Read More
Zephyrhills, City of Pure Water, is a Great Place
Zephyrhills is a city in Pasco County, Florida, known for its pure water, rolling topography, gentle breezes, and senior population. It is a… Read More
Creating and Growing a Premium Restaurant
In 2014, Eric Gallery and Todd Smith came to Brooksville. They had lived in Tampa for years, Eric working in Customer Service Management and Todd… Read More
Levy County’s Best Kept Secret: The Withlacoochee 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
Big Plans for Live Oak: The Little Theatre that Could
In 2009, the Live Oak Theatre (LOT) was founded by Randi and Keith Olsen, Vince Vanni, Barbara Manuel, Art and Ellen Sanborn (who head up… Read More
Brewing a Captivating Cup of Awesome
The Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters Story When James Cook was five years old, he would get up early every morning to make the coffee for… Read More
Coming Home isn’t Always Easy and Help is Available
Military veterans and first responders have long been considered heroes. That honorific has been increased many-fold over the last several years, and rightly so. As… Read More
The Great New Florida Road Trip: Pedaling from The Nature Coast to the Space Coast
Story by Tom Craig and Max Schulman The (Interim) 400K “Coast-to-Coast” (C2C) Trail was conceived to create a continuous paved multi-use trail across Florida – from… Read More
Mermaids Move to Brooksville to Create the Florida Mermaid Trail
On February 29, 2020, twenty-one mermaids “ventured outside the pristine waters of Weeki Wachee to visit Hernando County’s historic city of Brooksville.” according to… Read More
All About Aripeka
Aripeka is a mix of history and natural charm on Florida’s Nature Coast. The 120-acre town is surrounded by Gulf water, marshes, a sandhill preserve… 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
Welcome Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve
The Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve wass created on June 29, 2020. This historic event protects about 800 square miles of coastal waters off Citrus, Hernando,… Read More