Old Florida
20 of the Best Ways to Play Outside in Dixie County!
There is no shortage of things to do outside in Dixie County. Located in the Big Bend region of Florida, it is the perfect spot for all types of eco-tourism activities that let you “play outside.” Natural North Florida is frequently called “Forgotten Florida.” I like to think of it as Florida like it used to be, …
11 Must-Do Activities in Historic Bradford County
One of Florida’s smallest counties, Bradford County, consists of 300 square miles. But they have packed plenty to do into their tiny spot of heaven! The county seat, Starke, is filled with historic buildings listed in the National Register of Historic Places. An interesting tidbit – the Arbor Day Foundation has designated Starke a Tree City. …
No Sand, No Surf, No Problem!
You hear the word “Florida,” and you think beach, right? Well, not anymore! Let me tell you about the natural areas in Alachua County. You won’t find sand or surf, but you won’t miss those beaches.
William Bartram Heritage Day, 3/5/16, Hawthorne, FL
An invitation from the organizers: “Join us for an exciting day planned at Little Orange Creek Nature Park in Hawthorne at the 4th Annual William Bartram Day. The event will feature William Bartram in costume and first person giving a fascinating talk for both adults and children. Live music, native plant sales, storytelling, booths …
MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS, 2015 Cedar Key Arts Festival, March 28 & 29
The Old Florida Celebration of the Arts was voted in the top 50 juried fine arts fairs in the country in the 2nd annual readers survey administered in October by ArtFairCalendar.com. Cedar Key’s Annual Spring Arts Festival, planned for March 28 & 29, 2015, received recognition both as one of the top 5 Southern Art …