Enjoy Your R/V Adventure Along The Mighty Suwannee River
There are more options than just parking your R/V or setting up camp along the shores of the mighty Suwannee River. Florida’s longest unobstructed (no dams or locks) river begins its journey in the Okefenokee Swamp in south Georgia and flows over 200 miles to the Gulf of Mexico. For the most part, the river …
Free* Kayak Eco Tours at Cedar Key
Thanks to the generosity of Dr. Paul King, a Florida Coastal Master Naturalist, Tom Liebert at Kayak Cedar Keys and the folks at the University of Florida’s Nature Coast Biological Station, visitors can arrange free guided kayak Eco-tours of the area around the Cedar Key archipelago. Paddlers may bring their own boats or rent from …
Spend A Leisurely Day in Union County and Lake Butler, Florida
Great Southern Biscuit Company Opens New Location in High Springs, Florida
It’s often said that it takes a brave (and sometimes foolish) individual to open a new restaurant. As a food writer for Florida Sportsman magazine, I sometimes receive invitations to try new restaurants, and on many occasions they’ve closed before I get there. I’m happy to say that what follows may be a success story! …
Tom Petty Birthday Bash….Great Music in Gainesville, October 19 & 20, 2018
Gainesville, the largest city in our Natural North Florida region, has been known as a music hub. Names like Bo Diddley, Sister Hazel, Gram Parsons, Bernie Leadon, the Peyton Brothers, and Stephen Stills all come to mind. But most famous was likely “outlaw” musician Tom Petty. Since his death in October of 2017, Gainesville has …
Birding and Bird Photography in Natural North Florida
A guest blog from local bird photographer, Dr. Richard Davidson Fifty million people in the U.S. plan birding outings each year. Our area is blessed with amazing opportunities for those who observe or photograph birds. The Great Florida Birding Trail (http://floridabirdingtrail.com/) includes over 500 locations for birding in Florida, with dozens in the Natural North …
St. Marks Stone Crab Festival, October 27, 2018–Great Things To Eat in Wakulla County
The annual St. Marks Stone Crab Festival is planned for October 27, 2018. St. Marks is the southernmost town in Wakulla County, just a few miles south of Florida’s capital, Tallahassee. St. Marks, and neighboring Panacea, have long been vibrant commercial fishing hubs, specializing in both crabs and fin fish. Here are a few words …
Fehrenbacher’s Artisan Sausages and Butcher Shop–A Taste of Europe in Downtown Gainesville, FL
The “food scene” in Gainesville has always been pretty good and varied. However, with Adam and Tatiana Fehrenbacher’s Artison Sausages and Butcher Shop now open, your choices now include a shop with a true European flair. Located just west of downtown Gainesville at 411 SW 4th Avenue, the shop is part of the developing strip …
Get Hooked At The Gulf Coast Kayak Fishing Fall Tournament, October 13, 2018
Please not that this event has been postponed due to Hurricane Michael. You don’t want to miss this event! If you’re a “yakker”, you need to paddle the backwaters of Taylor County and fish this tournament. It’s a “catch, photo and release” format, hoping to conserve our inshore fish stocks. The Gulf Coast Kayaking Club …
Steinhatchee Fishing Forecast For September and October, 2018
If you’re interested in fishing Natural North Florida’s Big Bend Gulf coast, there’s no better place to go than Steinhatchee. Located south of Perry in Taylor County, just off US19/98 (via CR361 or CR358), Steinhatchee has great facilities, including three excellent marinas, two first-rate boat ramps, and plenty of lodging and dining opportunities. There’s …