Author: Tommy Thompson
See The World’s Largest Bat Houses On The University of Florida Campus in Gainesville
Brazilian Free-Tailed Bat Yep, bats! Would you believe that one of the world’s largest bat house/barn complex is located on the campus of the University of Florida in Gainesville? The Bat house (R) and Bat Barn make up the Florida Museum of Natural History’s bat complex near Lake Alice, on Museum Road. A third house …
How To Spend an Amazing Weekend in Wakulla County, Florida
Looking for vacation away from the noise and buzz of the city? Visit Wakulla County! There are so many great ways to spend your time in Wakulla. Here’s a quick guide on how to have a great Wakulla weekend. Wakulla Welcome Center Come on in and get acquainted! The Wakulla County Welcome Center in Panacea …
Your Guide to 55 Miles of Fun Along Natural North Florida’s Gilchrist Blueway
For a Natural North Florida county that has no Gulf of Mexico coastline, Gilchrist County sure has lots of waterfront! In fact, few of our area’s coastal counties have shoreline to match Gilchrist’s 55 miles along the Suwannee, Santa Fe and Ichetucknee rivers. The Suwannee River begins several hundred miles from the Gulf in Georgia’s …
55 Miles On The Natural North Florida’s Gilchrist Blueway
Levy County Florida’s State Parks Springs Are Worth A Wintertime Visit
Florida’s Levy County is mostly rural and is bounded by the Gulf of Mexico (on the west), the Suwannee River (on the north) and the Withlacoochee River (on the south). There are 4 major Florida State Parks in the county–Manatee Springs, Fanning Springs, Waccasassa Bay Preserve and Cedar Key Museum. All are worth a day …
Celebrate the Arrival of 2017 at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park–A Party Like No Other!
There’s always something going on in Suwannee County at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park and Campground. Of course there’s music and camping, but there are great events throughout the year. January is no exception, but the “big fun” begins on December 31 with the big New Year’s Eve Party. Expect music by the …
New Years Eve Masquerade Ball at the Lodge at Otter Springs on Saturday, December 31, 2016
Join ForVets, Inc. for the first ever New Years Eve Masquerade Ball at the Lodge at Otter Springs on Saturday, December 31, 2016. Join them for a magical evening including a costume contest, murder drama, food, drinks, dance lesson, and New Years Eve party! Tickets are $75 per couple and are available online: Here’s a …
Roy’s Restaurant–A Hurricane Hermine Survival Story
Roy’s Restaurant is located on CR361 (1st Street) in Steinhatchee, Florida Florida’s Big Bend was damaged by Hurricane Hermine, which wasn’t so much a wind event as a tidal surge event. Most of the damage to our coastal towns happened over the Labor Day weekend in early September, and Roy’s Restaurant in Steinhatchee is one …
Roy’s Restaurant in Steinhatchee reopens after Hurricane Hermine, November 2016
Roy’s Restaurant in Steinhatchee reopens after Hurricane Hermine, November 2016 Rebuilding an established (and beloved) restaurant after severe flooding inundated no only the dining room, but the kitchen and structure, isn’t easy or quick.
“Loopers” Welcome at Steinhatchee’s Sea Hag Marina
I’ve had to explain the term “Looper” to lots of folks lately. And when I do, they’re often amazed at the feat these travelers accomplish. Here’s concise definition (Albeit from Wikipedia, sometimes an unreliable source!) that often cite: “The Great Loop is the continuous waterway that encompasses the eastern portion of North America including the …