Have a “High Time” in Downtown High Springs, Florida
The small city of High Springs is considered by many to be the nexus of springs and paddling adventures in Natural North Florida. While the region has the largest concentration of freshwater springs in the US, High Springs has several within just a few miles of town. Visitors to Ginnie Springs, Poe Springs, Ruth B. …
Fun and Games! Labor Day Weekend 2019 at Suwannee River Rendezvous, in Lafayette County
There’s something for everyone at Lafayette County’s Suwannee River Rendezvous Resort! Located just east of the town of Mayo, at 828 NE Primrose Rd, the resort is just about a mile off US27 on the shores of the beautiful Suwannee River. The main feature of the original resort, opened ten years ago, is Convict …
Great Environmental Programs “On Tap”, UF Thompson Earth Systems, in Gainesville
If you’re interested in learning more about our (and Florida’s) environment, from climate change to pollution, learn more about the UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute. Earth’s natural systems include the atmosphere, oceans, land, polar ice caps and glaciers, and life. Intrinsically connected, these systems affect one another and result in global change that profoundly impacts …
Tom Petty Birthday Bash, A Celebration of Music, Gainesville, October 19&20, 2019
Gainesville is the largest city in our Natural North Florida region, and with its lively population of young people, it’s always been “musically inclined”. And one of the city’s most famous musicians was Tom Petty. Tom grew up in Gainesville, attended Gainesville High School and then went on to perform on stages worldwide. And after …
Unique Florida Art, Gifts and Decor…at “Catch The Drift” in Old Town
On your next visit to our Natural North Florida region, be sure to visit “Catch The Drift” in Old Town, near the Suwannee River in Dixie County. There, owner Emery Mills will show you around her shop, where lots of unique and original Florida items are for sale. Basically all the inventory revolves around native …
Poker Anyone? Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament, Monticello, Saturday, August 24th To Benefit Chamber Building Fund
What a great way to help the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Building Fund than to spend an evening with players of all skill levels in a Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament. The Chamber’s building is an old wooden church and is always in need of work. Recently, the wood floors were refinished and it’s a …
Folk In The Springs–A Free Day of Music and Fun in High Springs, September 15, 2019
High Springs has much more to offer than its nearby springs (Poe, Ginnie, Gilchrist Blue) and it’s locally known as “the springs”. One event, this fall, promises to be lots of fun and give visitors a good look at the downtown. High Springs is located west of Gainesville at the confluence of US27/US441. It’s a …
Favorite and Free Springs–Neighborhood Swimmin’ Holes in Natural North Florida
Our Natural North Florida region has some wonderful springs! Many are in State Parks (Madison Blue, White Springs, Ichetucknee, Fanning Springs, Manatee Springs, Troy Springs, Lafayette Blue, and Peacock Springs, for example) and are a bargain to enter. Others are in private parks, some dedicated to SCUBA diving and snorkeling (Devils Den, Blue Grotto) and …
Lazy Days and Relaxing Nights on the Suwannee River
With the warm weather at its peak, it’s time to start thinking about getting back to nature as a family. Whether you like to pitch your own tent or get a good night’s sleep in an air-conditioned cabin, we found a place that’s great for all kinds of families. My family of three enjoyed a …
To By-pass….or Not By-pass? US301 By-pass Around Starke Relieves Traffic “Nightmare” in Bradford County
US301 is a major truck route through the center of our region, and in recent years it’s become a nightmare for visitors, especially those heading south from Interstate 10 at Baldwin, east of Jacksonville. There’s no doubt that it’s easier to head down US301, especially if headed to Gainesville, but there’s always been a time-consuming …