Outdoors and Nature
Our Outdoor and Nature experts, Sandra Friend and John Keatley, travel around the region exploring the fabulous springs, rivers, trails, and hidden treasures that make up our ten county Natural North Florida region.
Explore Cedar Key–Cedar Key Boat Rentals & Island Tours
Cedar Key is the town–the Cedar Keys is the place. This group of small islands, joined by causeways, forms a peninsula about 25 miles from US19/98 in southern Levy County. Historically, Cedar Key was a shipping center for fish, timber and wood products, including pencils made from local cedar trees. Jutting well into to the …
Wakulla County Presents Must-Visit Communities That Are Off The Beaten Path.
Unspoiled by over-commercialized attractions and devoid of a hectic atmosphere, Wakulla County presents must-visit communities that are off the beaten path. Sopchoppy is a cozy-old Florida community on the southwest edge of Wakulla County that reminds visitors of Mayberry and easier times. The GF&A railroad referred to fondly as the “Gopher, Frog & Alligator” ran …
Visit Wakulla County’s Natural Attractions
Unspoiled by over-commercialized attractions and devoid of a hectic atmosphere, Wakulla County provides a natural getaway. Rich in history, wildlife and adventures that include hiking, biking, kayaking, boating, fishing and snorkeling, Wakulla County is the destination for families to enjoy quality time together. The Gulf Specimen Aquarium in Panacea is the perfect place for kids …
2016 Cedar Key Seafood Festival, October 15 and 16
The town of Cedar Key, located in western Levy County, juts into the Gulf of Mexico and has been a long-standing source of excellent seafood. And, since the 1990’s, it’s been the epicenter of commercial clam aquaculture, recognized nation-wide. This year, Hurricane Hermine pushed as much as 9 feet of storm surge water onto shore, …
Looking For Some Great Cycling? Download Our Ultimate North Florida Cycling Guide
The Visit Natural North Florida Biking Guide is online and ready to use. You can read it online, or download it as a PDF. It features 26 one-day cycling trips and 2 multi-day trips, all linked to the RIDE WITH GPS app that’s available for smartphones or certain Garmin GPS units. To use the …
Natural North Florida Ultimate Springs Guide Now ONLINE
Our Natural North Florida region has a greater concentration of freshwater springs than almost any area its size in the world. Ranging from smaller springs along the Suwannee, Withlacoochee and Santa Fe Rivers to major springs bubbling up in what looks like dry land, our springs provide incredible opportunities to snorkelers, swimmers and paddlers. And …
Two Hawk Hammock Country Circus, October 8, 2016 in Williston, Florida
Looking for some fall fun for the entire family? Two Hawk Hammock in Williston offers more than a relaxing place to visit, stay or chill out in the country–there’s a high-flying circus planned for October 8, 2016 The circus will include shows by AscenDance (at 1 and 3:30PM), equestrian performances, dancing, food, arts & crafts, …
Natural North Florida Overcomes Hurricane Hermine
Hurricane Hermine comes ashore on Florida’s Big Bend, September 1, 2016 with minimal hurricane force winds. We’re a tough, resilient bunch in Natural North Florida. When Hurricane Hermine hit just east of St. Marks in Wakulla and Jefferson counties on September 1, 2016 it had been a full decade since we’d had a similar event. …
Suwannee River Wilderness Trail Paddling Guide
DOWNLOAD PDF HERE. The Suwanee River Wilderness Trail (SRWT) starts at White Springs and follows the river for 171 miles to the Gulf of Mexico. This Paddling Guide is a product of the SRWT partnership.
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 …