The Good Neighbor Trail Connector Project is Good News for the Nature Coast
Near the end of 2022, I noticed a change in the intersection of Cortez Boulevard and Cobb Road, a decrepit building was razed, and some… Read More
Parks and Preserves
Health Officials Caution About Blue-Green Algae Bloom
The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County is cautioning the public of the presence of a blue-green algae bloom in Lake Tsala Apopka. Blooms… Read More
Exploring the King’s Bay Riverwalk in Crystal River
The City of Crystal River has had big plans to revitalize their downtown area. We’ve seen the changes-the shiny street signs, the cool splash pad… Read More
Protecting the Gulf of Mexico’s Largest Seagrass Bed in the Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve
People arrive in Florida looking for the beach, but when they arrive in Florida’s Nature Coast, they are often disappointed when told, “We don’t have… Read More
Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation Celebrates Conservation of 21,000 Acres
An addition of more than 21,000 acres will be conserved through land acquisitions and conservation easements in the Florida Wildlife Corridor. Thanks to a unanimous Cabinet vote… Read More
The Real History of Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
It could be said that the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park began with one man’s admiration for the area’s natural beauty. In 1924,… Read More
Help Protect the Chassahowitzka River in Citrus County
With spring break season approaching, the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District), along with other local and state partners, wants to remind Chassahowitzka River visitors… Read More
NatureCoaster Invites YOU to join Us to Celebrate our part of the Mermaid Tale Trail
Join the NatureCoaster.com gang Friday, February 20 at 2pm at Anderson Snow Park for the unveiling and celebration of our mermaid, Nico and the Underwater… Read More
Manatee Treat at Jenkins Creek Preserve
Like two hefty ballerinas, with a swish of their flat tails, the torpedo shaped manatee cow and her calf propelled themselves through the dark waters… Read More
Central Pasco & Gulf RR brings Joy to All Ages in Crews Lake Wilderness Park
Jeremy Carpenter takes his job as president of the Central Pasco & Gulf Railroad very seriously. Well…sort of. “We’re just a bunch of old guys… Read More
Hiking the Withlacoochee Bay Trail on the Nature Coast
“Let’s take a hike,” my sister said. We sipped a morning cup of coffee at Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters, a cozy wooden coffee house in… Read More
Camp, Bike, Paddle and Play at CroomFest 2023
Croomfest 2023 is a three- to four-day event February 3-6, where friends and family gather at the Withlacoochee State Forest’s… Read More