Shallow Waters-Deep Discoveries on the Weeki Wachee River
A light breeze tickled the leaves of the trees and brushed over my bare arms. Overhead, birds darted across a brilliant blue sky. I could… Read More
Travel & Vacation Ideas
Remembering Florida
Story and Photo contributed by Ken Weyand When we were staying in Crystal River in 2015, my wife, Karen, and I occasionally drove over to… Read More
Let’s Get Pickin’ and Grinnin’ during 2021 Blueberry Season
Picking blueberries throughout Florida’s Nature Coast is one of my favorite things to do. I look forward to April when the season starts and will… Read More
Celebrating the Florida Mermaid Trail with its First Anniversary Festival
Have you made it to the Florida Mermaid Trail in the last year? If not, perhaps the best time to check it out is during… Read More
Chinsegut Hill Retreat Experience is Good for the Soul
Just five miles north of downtown Brooksville is a respite on a hill. A place where one can leave their troubles behind without breaking the… Read More
2020’s Top 6 NatureCoaster Stories – and our Award Winners
2020 started off with a bang in Florida’s Nature Coast – the Manatee Festival, the Kumquat Festival, the Brooksville Raid, Blues & BBQ Festival, the… Read More
Ten Reasons to Love Florida’s Nature Coast
Here are ten reasons we have to Love Florida’s Nature Coast. 1. Beautiful Surroundings2. Small Town Charm3. Abundant Waterways, both salt and fresh4. Interacting with… Read More
Levy County’s Best Kept Secret: The Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve
The wind whistled through the 30-foot wooden structure, a sentry overlooking the vast the salt marsh. Afternoon gulf breezes snatched at nearby palm fronds, twirling… Read More
The Great New Florida Road Trip: Pedaling from The Nature Coast to the Space Coast
Story by Tom Craig and Max Schulman The (Interim) 400K “Coast-to-Coast” (C2C) Trail was conceived to create a continuous paved multi-use trail across Florida – from… Read More
Mermaids Move to Brooksville to Create the Florida Mermaid Trail
On February 29, 2020, twenty-one mermaids “ventured outside the pristine waters of Weeki Wachee to visit Hernando County’s historic city of Brooksville.” according to… Read More
2020 Scallop Season Begins Soon!
One of the most enjoyable and busy times for residents and visitors alike here in Citrus County is the annual Scallop Season which begins this… Read More
Enjoying a Special Stay at The Dolan House
When you visit Florida’s Nature Coast, or a historic city like Brooksville, it is nice to stay in a historic location. It is even nicer… Read More