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Visit A Natural North Florida Wonder–Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park in Gainesville
Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park near Gainesville, is a bowl-shaped cavity 120 feet deep leads down to a miniature rain forest. Small streams trickle down the steep slopes of the limestone sinkhole, disappearing through crevices in the ground. Lush vegetation thrives in the shade of the walls even in dry summers. A significant geological formation, …
Water Temperatures Cross The 70-Degree Threshold on Florida’s Big Bend–And The March Fishing Is Great!
This past week (the first week of March 2015), Gulf of Mexico water temperatures finally crossed over the 70-degree mark. And the BITE IS ON! All the ports in our regiion (Yankeetown, Waccasassa, Cedar Key, Suwannee, Horseshoe Beach, Steinhatchee, Keaton Beach, Econfina, Aucilla, St. Marks and Panacea) report great catches of spotted seatrout and redfish, …
Trenton Rotary Club Fishing Tournament, April 25, 2015 at Suwannee Marina, Suwannee, Florida
Yes, we all know that Trenton is in “sorta landlocked” Gilchrist County, but it’s OK that the Rotary Club heads each year to the town of Suwannee, in Dixie County, to hold it’s annual fishing tournament. That’s no more unusual than Gainesville having an “offshore fishing” club and holding tournaments out of Steinhatchee and Suwannee. …
13th Annual Florida Bluegrass Festival, Perry, April 2-4, 2015
Perry’s The Music Captial of the South, so don’t miss this event if you’re at all interested in hearing some great music–and if you’re interested in some great chili. The three-day event is the highlight of Perry’s springtime activities, and you can expect non-stop food and fun! To purchase tickets, call (850) 584-5366 or go …
Re-Live The Past at Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park Near Gainesville
Located in Cross Creek, just a short drive from Gainesville (and historic Micanopy), the Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park is a look back into the time when the famous author penned classics like her Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Yearling. The Rawlings home at Cross Creek has been restored and is of interest to …
Early Spring Fishing “ON FIRE” in Alachua County Lakes!
Freshwater anglers looking for largemouth bass and speckled perch (crappie, specks) don’t have to travel far within North Central Florida to find some amazing fishing, especially in Alachua County. Despite its reputation as a “college town”, Gainesville’s proximity to Newnans, Lochloosa and Santa Fe lakes makes it the perfect jumping-off spot for some terrific freshwater …
Attend the 8th Annual Southern Music Rising Festival April 25, 2015 in Monticello, Florida
Southern Music Rising organizes, promotes and holds major musical events in Monticello, Florida. The Spring music celebration brings numerous world famous musicians to Monticello. Thousands of people come to enjoy this wonderful annual event which serves to enhance the community and stimulate the local economy. Monticello is located at the junction of US19 and US90, …
The Perfect End To A Long Bike Ride in Fanning Springs–Lunch At The BBQ Shack
Cycling Natural North Florida’s 32-mile Nature Coast State Trail is an excellent way to experience some of Florida’s Rails-To-Trails locations. The smooth paved trail follows several old railroad bed that joined at Wilcox, just north of Fanning Springs. This trail runs from Trenton, in Gilchrist County, through Fanning Springs and Old Town, in Dixie County, …
3rd Annual Gainesville Modern Weekend, March 20 and 21, 2015
If you’re interested in modern homes, mid-century modern architecture or furnishings, this is the event for you. The 5 home tour should be informative and you never know who you’ll meet or see at the film screening or cocktail party. The events are sponsored by gainesvillemodern.org, non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Gainesville’s modern architectural past …
Kathi’s Krabs Opens Retail Seafood Market in Steinhatchee, March 2015
Before the Willets family opened their seafood market in March, 2015, it was a fairly long trip down the “road to nowhere” (CR361) from Steinhatchee to get some of their fresh crabs and seafood. Now, with the opening of the new Kathi’s Krabs retail shop on Riverside Drive in Steinhatchee, you can expect the same …