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The northern portion of Florida’s West Coast is a haven for naturalists. Much of this region is quite rural with national, state and county parks and preserve comprising much of its area. Fishing, kayaking and even white water adventures are all offered in the small towns that line lyrical sounding rivers: Homosassa, Weeki Wachee and the aptly named Crystal River. But don’t forget you’re very close the beautiful beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Some may experience culture shock at the lack of shopping malls, nightclubs and fast-food chains. But if it’s relaxation and communing with Mother Nature you’re seeking, this is your perfect destination. One visit will explain why this area considers itself Florida’s “Nature Coast.”
Cedar Key is a quiet island community nestled among many tiny keys on the Gulf Coast of Florida, about 3 hours north of Tampa. Long admired for its natural beauty and abundant supply of seafood, it is a tranquil village, rich with the almost forgotten history of old Florida. Read more.
The town of Crystal River is located about 90 miles north of Tampa near the Gulf of Mexico. This is a tranquil community as you might guess from its nick name, “Where Man and Manatee Play.” Manatees spend their winter, from November through March, in the year round 72 degree spring waters in the Crystal River. Read more.
Located four miles from the Gulf of Mexico, Spring Hill is in Florida’s Nature Coast but is just 35 miles from the bustling Tampa Bay area. It enjoys unspoiled coastline, rolling farmlands, natural springs and crystal clear rivers and streams. Read more.
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