Events and Family Activities
Our Events and Family Activities expert, Tommy Thompson, tells you about upcoming and ongoing events across our ten county area.
St. Marks Stone Crab Festival, October 22, 2016
There’s just about nothing better to eat than Florida stone crabs and despite the “hype” that we hear from south Florida, stone crabs from the northern Gulf waters are tastier and more plentiful. Those “jumbos” and “colossals” on menus at fancy south Florida eateries are good, but our “mediums” taste better and there’s …
It’s Country in the Pines Time! Perry, Florida Music Festival, Sept. 23-24, 2016
One of the most sought after Country Music events in the Southeast, the Country in the Pines Music Festival is right around the corner this Sept. 25-26 at Forest Capital State Park in Perry, FL. This event promises to bring with it one of the most exciting line-ups of country artists around, the 309C …
4 North Florida Destinations Worth Exiting I-10 For
If you’re road tripping across the country, exploring big cities like New Orleans or San Antonio, or simply heading to the beautiful beaches in the Florida Panhandle, you’re bound to spend a good deal of driving time on Interstate 10. The 330 miles across Florida from Pensacola to Jacksonville may seem lengthy at first. But …
There’s Still One More Week to Catch A Winning Redfish in the 2016 CCA STAR Tournament
See this redfish? It’s one of 8 I helped release in Taylor and Dixie Counties at the beginning of the 2016 CCA Star Tournament. And until yesterday (8/27) none of those 8 had been caught. However, last night one was caught by an angler near Pepperfish Keys in Dixie County. Great news, huh? Yes, that’s …
Gainesville Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Banquet, Sept. 29, 2016
One of the biggest fund-raising events among the outdoors crowd in Gainesville, FL is the annual Coastal Conservation Association-Florida’s Banquet. This year, the event will be held on September 29 at the Touchdown Terrace at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on the University of Florida campus. Click here for tickets! While there will be plenty of …
2nd Annual Wings and Wheels Fly-In Festival, Wakulla County, September 17, 2016
From our friends at Wakulla County, on Florida’s Big Bend: “Whether your vehicle of choice races across the asphalt or soars through the sky, it’s time to start your engines and get ready for the 2nd Annual Wings & Wheels Fly-In in beautiful Wakulla County! The inaugural edition in 2015 was a huge success, and …
Begin Your Cycling Adventure at Gainesville’s New Depot Park
At first glance, Gainesville’s new Depot Park seems to be just a great big playground. It is, but for adults as well as kids. The formerly-semi-industrial site of the Gainesville train depot, located on South Main Street, is also the Trail Head for the Gainesville-Hawthorne Bike/Hike trail that follows an old railroad route. The trail …
2016 Bay Scallop Season Continues Despite Heavy Rains on the Big Bend
Yes, we’ve had plenty of rain this summer, but don’t think that our bumper crop of tasty bay scallops has dwindled. While the Gulf waters may be a bit more “brown” than usual, there’s still enough visibility to find scallops in 3 to 4 feet of water. When there’s no danger of lightning with frontal …
Anderson’s Outdoor Adventures–4 Locations on 2 Rivers in Natural North Florida
If you’re interested in exploring either the scenic Santa Fe River or the historic Suwannee River, in Natural North Florida, check out Anderson’s Outdoor Adventures. They offer rentals of canoes, kayaks, paddle boards and pontoon boats from their 4 locations. The Santa Fe location is located at the FL47 bridge. There, you can park and …
Attention Equestrians! Visit Florida’s R.O. Ranch Equestrian Park
Located about halfway between Mayo and Steinhatchee in Natural North Florida, R.O. Ranch offers unique opportunities for horsemen and horsewomen looking to camp with their mounts. Operated as a joint venture with the Suwannee River Water Management District, R.O Ranch is a spectacular 2500 acre equestrian park located in rural Lafayette County. The trails …