Daytona, Daytona Beach & West Volusia Outdoor & History Tour
As a Nature Coaster, I love the outdoors and history, so a visit to the amazing beaches of Daytona, coupled with the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse,… Read More
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Learn about Native Americans of the Nature Coast
In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, please join Nigel Rudolph, an archaeologist with the Florida Public Archaeology Network, in a presentation and discussion about the… Read More
Rescued Bear Cub to Live in Homosassa
The Ellie Schiller Homosassa Wildlife State Park is part of a cooperative effort between the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission and state-wide bear rehabilitation facilities. Read More
Wildlife Park welcomes Bear Cub
A bundle of ebony fur, Maximus bounds into his life as the newest permanent resident at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park in Homosassa,… Read More
You need to Experience a Homosassa Shore Lunch
A Delicious Tradition of the Homosassa Guides Association “Members of the Homosassa Guides Association have been doing shore lunches since the 1940s at least,” says… Read More
Cruising Hernando Beach in Style
Rosa and Randy are lifetime boaters who grew up on the Weeki Wachee river. They look like they are in their fifties or so, and… Read More
Scalloping: Florida Adventure of a Lifetime
This is the five year anniversary of NatureCoaster.com. In honor of the event, we will be running two weeks of our most popular stories, beginning… Read More
Hiking the Chinsegut Hill Trail: Here’s what we Found
It was a beautiful day in May, sunny and a bit humid (but this is Florida and that’s how we roll). After a delicious lunch… Read More
How Cheyenne Bragg became a Magical Weeki Wachee Mermaid
Cheyenne Bragg is a real mermaid. It’s not only her job, but it is also the fulfillment of her childhood dream. “When I was a… Read More
Ghost Ship extends Florida’s Adventure Coast Artificial Reef
Guest article by Kimberly Poppke, Florida’s Adventure Coast Thanks to the vision, volunteers, sponsors and agency partners, a derelict vessel will soon transform into a… Read More
Travel to the 30th Annual Spring Daytona Turkey Run March 22-24
The Best Doggone Spring Classic Car Show The 30th Spring Daytona Turkey Run, presented by White Diamond, welcomes thousands of beautiful classic and custom cars,… Read More
State Park Celebrates Manatee Appreciation Day
STATE PARK CELEBRATES MANATEE APPRECIATION DAY While Park Rangers and volunteers at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park appreciate manatees all year, on… Read More