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A High Springs Hiatus
It seems that all roads lead to High Springs, Florida, where Highways 27, 441 and 41 intersect. Located about 20 miles northwest of Gainesville in Alachua County, High Springs is a crossroads for those traveling through North Central Florida. If you find yourself near this part of the state, linger for an afternoon or weekend. …
It’s Mackerel Season on Florida’s Big Bend!
This fall, as pods of baitfish move along the Big Bend, anglers can count on some great action from pelagic species like king and Spanish mackerel that follow them. The early summer days of scrawny “snakes” have passed and these eating machines have fattened and in some cases reached record sizes. If you see fish …
A Weekend in Williston
How many small towns can you name where visitors can dive in underwater caverns, sit atop an elephant, ride a vintage train, wander through a botanical garden and eat the best Southern soul food you’ll find this side of Mississippi? Williston, Florida, claims all these and more. You might not realize this driving through the …
64th Annual Florida Forest Festival (and Free Fish Fry!), at Perry, FL October 26, 2019
Yes, that’s a helicopter in the background of this photo of the two-man lumberjack competition at the 2018 Florida Forest Festival in Perry. And there’s more! You can expect to see lots of really spectacular logging gear, military vehicles this year as well as eat some gret food. You’ll also be able to climb aboard …
Paddle Suwannee River Wilderness Trail: October 18-23, 2019–65 Miles and 6 Days
Florida’s Suwannee River is one of the great features of our Natural North Florida region. It flows from the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia, over 200 miles to the Gulf of Mexico. It’s big, free flowing, has few hazards and is spectacular to view–and to paddle. Sponsored by Paddle Florida, this trip is popular, not only …
Suwannee Roots Revival, October 10-13, 2019 at Live Oak, Florida
When you first arrive at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, just north of Live Oak Florida, on the Suwannee River, you might be intimidated by the size of the event. With a huge number of headline acts, playing on several stages and in several venues, the Suwannee Roots Revival, now in its fourth year, …
Get Hooked at Gulf Coast Fishing Tournament, October 12, 2019
If you’re a saltwater angler and paddler, avid or otherwise, you don’t want to miss the upcoming “Get Hooked…In Taylor County” catch, photo, release kayak fishing tournament. Sponsored by and hosted by the Gulf Coast Kayaking Club, Walter B’s store, Taylor County TDC and the Taylor County Chamber of Commerce this event will be held …
Have a “High Time” in Downtown High Springs, Florida
The small city of High Springs is considered by many to be the nexus of springs and paddling adventures in Natural North Florida. While the region has the largest concentration of freshwater springs in the US, High Springs has several within just a few miles of town. Visitors to Ginnie Springs, Poe Springs, Ruth B. …
Fun and Games! Labor Day Weekend 2019 at Suwannee River Rendezvous, in Lafayette County
There’s something for everyone at Lafayette County’s Suwannee River Rendezvous Resort! Located just east of the town of Mayo, at 828 NE Primrose Rd, the resort is just about a mile off US27 on the shores of the beautiful Suwannee River. The main feature of the original resort, opened ten years ago, is Convict …
Tom Petty Birthday Bash, A Celebration of Music, Gainesville, October 19&20, 2019
Gainesville is the largest city in our Natural North Florida region, and with its lively population of young people, it’s always been “musically inclined”. And one of the city’s most famous musicians was Tom Petty. Tom grew up in Gainesville, attended Gainesville High School and then went on to perform on stages worldwide. And after …