One Day Trips
Small Town Escape: Follow That Dream Down Highway 40 to Yankeetown, Florida
If you’re driving north or south on US19/98 and find yourself in the village of Inglis, near the highway’s intersection with the Withlacoochee River, be sure to turn west on SR40, locally known as “Follow That Dream Parkway”. Yes, Elvis was there in 1961 filming Follow That Dream, one of his most successful movies, putting …
Heading to Cedar Key, FL With Your Boat? Don’t Forget The Backwaters Near The #4 Channel
Anglers and boaters headed to Cedar Key are sometimes put off by the crowds at the downtown boat basin. Yes, they’re closer to the Gulf of Mexico, and there’s an inside and an outside ramp. If you use the inside ramp, you’ll be in the shallow boat basin and if your boat has a T-top …
Steinhatchee Fishing Tournament Schedule, 2016
Thanks to the folks at the Sea Hag Marina, here’s a listing of the 2016 Fishing Tournaments at Steinhatchee, in Taylor County, Florida. Check your browser and our fishing blog as the year progresses for more information on individual tournaments!
Steinhatchee Fiddler Crab Fishing Tournament, February 13, 2016
Anglers–don’t miss this tournament! It’s part of the 8th Annual Fiddler Crab Festival, and with a 1-3PM weigh-in at the Sea Hag Marina, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the events and to grab some great “street eats”. The entry fee is $25 per angler, and there are sizable payouts for the winners. Tickets …
Paddle Natural North Florida’s Big Bend Saltwater Paddling Trail
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission is proud to announce the Big Bend Saltwater Paddling Trail was awarded designation as a National Recreation Trail during National Trails Day June 4th, 2005. The Big Bend Paddling Trail was one of 37 trails in 23 states to receive this award. National Recreation Trail designation is an honor …
Head to Natural North Florida For Great Paddling Adventures!
Here’s a quick look at some of the great paddling in Natural North Florida!
Grace Manor Bed and Breakfast, in Historic Greenville, Florida
Before I extol the beauty and comfort of Grace Manor B&B, a few words about Greenville. Located between Monticello and Madison on US90, Greenville was an early rail hub for a booming forest products industry. In fact, it was at one time a larger town than either Monticello or Madison, the Madison County …
Warmer Winter Afternoons Make For Great Fishing in Dixie County’s Horseshoe Cove
Sometimes the best fishing is where it’s hard to go. That’s especially true of Horseshoe Cove, south of the Horseshoe Beach community in Dixie County. And when the day starts out cold and warms through the early afternoon, it’s worth a trip to Horseshoe Cove! Whether you’re launching your boat at Horseshoe Beach (there are …
Exploring the Old South Along the Suwannee River
Home to one of the most well-known rivers in the state of Florida, Suwannee County is historic, simplistic and iconic. The county boasts more than 70 freshwater springs, thick forests, a plethora of outdoor activities, and its uncharted terrain is unparalleled to any of its northern neighbors. The rolling hills and marshlands of Suwannee provide …
Madison County – A Taste of Florida Agriculture
From coast to coast, the state of Florida abounds scenic prairies, grasslands and farm county. It’s an agricultural hub, supplying many fruits, vegetables and livestock to citizens locally and nationally. North Florida counties like Madison County maintain a soil rich in nutrients and a climate ideal for harvesting plants and produce. Want to get a taste …