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William Bartram Heritage Day, 3/5/16, Hawthorne, FL
An invitation from the organizers: “Join us for an exciting day planned at Little Orange Creek Nature Park in Hawthorne at the 4th Annual William Bartram Day. The event will feature William Bartram in costume and first person giving a fascinating talk for both adults and children. Live music, native plant sales, storytelling, booths …
15th Annual Steinhatchee Community Fishing Tournament, 3/12/16
I’ve always enjoyed fishing the Steinhatchee Community Tournament. It occurs at a great time of year, and anglers typically find lots of species, lots of action, and have lots of fun! I can’t fish this year. I’ll be representing Visit Natural North Florida at Canoecopia in Madison, Wisconsin (probably in the cold and snow!) with …
Bradford County, Florida’s 2016 County Fair, March 8-13
Attracting 15 to 20,000 visitors from several adjacent counties, the Bradford County Fair has all the usual family-oriented fun and games, but also some good old-fashioned “county fair” events and activities. Exhibits include agriculture, crafts and animal husbandry. Fair Schedule and Directions Tuesday March 8 5:00 – 11:00 pm Ribbon …
Small Town Escape: Follow That Dream Down Highway 40 to Yankeetown, Florida
If you’re driving north or south on US19/98 and find yourself in the village of Inglis, near the highway’s intersection with the Withlacoochee River, be sure to turn west on SR40, locally known as “Follow That Dream Parkway”. Yes, Elvis was there in 1961 filming Follow That Dream, one of his most successful movies, putting …
Going Fishing or Hunting in Natural North Florida? Don’t Forget Your License!
If you’re heading out to fish (or hunt) in our Natural North Florida region, you’ll likely need a license. That’s especially true if you’re not a Florida resident. Florida’s rules can be complicated, so here’s a quick look at the basics, thanks to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Who needs a recreational …
Tour Cedar Key’s Lighthouse, February 20, 2016
It’s Open House time! February 20th from 9am-3pm the Cedar Keys Lighthouse will be open to the public. Seahorse Key Marine Lab will be doing marine ecology interpretations. You can come in your own boat or for a fee, take one of the tour boats from the Cedar Key Marina.
Steinhatchee Fishing Tournament Schedule, 2016
Thanks to the folks at the Sea Hag Marina, here’s a listing of the 2016 Fishing Tournaments at Steinhatchee, in Taylor County, Florida. Check your browser and our fishing blog as the year progresses for more information on individual tournaments!
Paddle Natural North Florida’s Big Bend Saltwater Paddling Trail
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission is proud to announce the Big Bend Saltwater Paddling Trail was awarded designation as a National Recreation Trail during National Trails Day June 4th, 2005. The Big Bend Paddling Trail was one of 37 trails in 23 states to receive this award. National Recreation Trail designation is an honor …
Head to Natural North Florida For Great Paddling Adventures!
Here’s a quick look at some of the great paddling in Natural North Florida!
Grace Manor Bed and Breakfast, in Historic Greenville, Florida
Before I extol the beauty and comfort of Grace Manor B&B, a few words about Greenville. Located between Monticello and Madison on US90, Greenville was an early rail hub for a booming forest products industry. In fact, it was at one time a larger town than either Monticello or Madison, the Madison County …