Lyrical Pursuit – A Murder Mystery, aka Win, Lose or DIE

Don’t be a lame-o couch potato! Deep six the boredom from last weekend, hop in the shaggin’ wagon and head over to The Valerie Theatre to join us for a special 70’s edition of Lyrical Pursuit, where your knowledge of song lyrics can help you “survive” the competition. Up to… Read More

crystal river centennial celebration

City of Crystal River July 3 Centennial Celebration

The City of Crystal River will celebrate 100 years since it’s official incorporation as a city on July 3 and you are invited!  The festivities will include a ceremonial proclamation meeting at the Old City Hall on Citrus Avenue, a golf cart and bike parade, live music, art project, food… Read More

2023 Camping with the Blues

Camping with the Blues

Camping with the Blues was envisioned by Greg Herndon, a former member of the Sertoma Youth Ranch Board of Directors, to create a blues music festival at this amazing venue to help fund and keep operational this campground for our youth to enjoy. Set in the rolling hills of… Read More

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Withlacoochee River Park

12449 Withlacoochee Blvd
Dade City, FL 33525 United States Get Directions

This wilderness park consists of 406 acres; however, the Withlacoochee River runs through the park with an abundance of wildlife to see such as Bald Eagles, Swallow Tail Hawk, Red Tail and Red Shoulder Hawk, Turkey, Great Blue Heron, Red and Gray Fox, Florida Panther, Bob Cat, Alligators, Gopher Tortoise, Black Bear, River Otter, Snakes, Owls, Raccoons and Wild Hogs. If you are looking for some peace and tranquility, this is the place for you. You can hear the sounds of nature all around you. Whether you want to go fishing, camping, biking, kayaking or have a picnic, this park has it all.

There is an 1840’s replica of Church, soon to be made into a nature center, a Pioneer Cabin with electric and air conditioning (sleeps six and may have one tent on site and a small cozy cabin with electric and air conditioning (sleeps four and may have 1 tent on site).

Climb up the Observation Tower to view the entire property from above and observe the wildlife and natural beauty of this land.  This park has a 3 1/2-mile perimeter nature trail, a 1.7-mile all-purpose paved trail and other trails totaling 13 miles. The paved trail can be used for bicycles, rollerblading or walking. There is also a GPS Orienteering Course that you can track.

Amenities

  • Fishing Access / Pier / Dock / Boardwalk
  • Picnic Area / Shelters / Pavilion
  • Observation Tower
  • Playground / Restrooms
  • Canoe / Kayak Access
  • Trails (Nature and All-Purpose Paved)
  • Camping / RV Area
  • Open Space
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