Lumbering Lacoochee
Mr. Sam Weston wrote an article many years ago entitled, “The Death of a Forest and Town” about Centralia, Florida. This paragraph is especially poignant… Read More
Travel & Vacation Ideas
Labyrinths of the Nature Coast: Places to find Peace in your Soul
Story and Photos by Lucy Tobias Long ago and far away a woman or man whose name has been lost in the mists of time… Read More
Chasing Elvis on Florida’s Nature Coast
“Two kids from Dunnellon High School worked on that Elvis movie in Yankeetown,” I told my daughter as we sped down the road towards the… Read More
Surviving the Nature Coast Citrus Business
Gift fruit is a term used to describe locally grown citrus that has been washed, waxed, sorted and packed for shipment to someone who doesn’t… Read More
Free Admission to Tampa Bay History Center Sept. 18
Celebrate Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day at the Tampa Bay History Center, Saturday, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. All visitors will receive free admission with… Read More
Weeki Wachee
Weeki Wachee was a city located in Hernando County, Florida, United States. It became a city in 1966, with five cabins on the property of… Read More
Floral City Labyrinth welcomes Visitors 24/7 since 1995
It was the early 1990s – yes, about 30 years ago – and the Floral City Garden Club completed a Xeriscape exhibition garden in front… Read More
The Adventure Coast’s Coastal Paddling Trail offers a Diverse Adventure
Kayaking, paddleboarding, and canoeing offer peaceful interaction with nature on the water, providing healthy exercise without getting too wet. Florida’s Adventure Coast opened the Coastal… Read More
Finding Fossils in Florida? A Peace River Adventure
In May of 2021, we embarked on an adventure to discover Florida’s ancient history with some friends. Trent Anthney, owner of… Read More
Chinsegut Hill invites the public to “Spirit of Conservation Day” July 10
In honor of Chinsegut Hill’s proud historic connection to conservation, visitors and volunteers will discover how history meets nature at Spirit of Conservation Day, Saturday,… Read More
Bay Scallop Season Opens July 1 in Citrus, Hernando, Levy, and Franklin County through Northwestern Taylor County
Learn about NatureCoaster’s Scalloping Tips here! Recreational bay scallop season for Franklin County through the northwestern portion of Taylor County, as… Read More
The True Story of Monkey Island Florida
Have you seen Monkey Island? It’s not a game. It’s not a song. It’s a real island in Homosassa with monkeys! Monkey Island Florida is… Read More