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The Nature Coast is a region of the U.S. state of Florida. It comprises the inside curve or Big Bend area of the western coast of the state and encompasses Citrus, Dixie, Hernando, Jefferson, Pasco, Levy, Taylor, and Wakulla counties. This region of Florida is culturally partially southern, with the Deep South culture extending to Levy County with the lower southern end (Pasco, Hernando, and sometimes Citrus county) often considered part of the Tampa Bay Metropolian Area. Pasco County is sometimes considered part of the Sun Coast.
The history of the Nature Coast
The origin of the name "The Nature Coast": Florida held a vote organised by The Governer of Florida a few years ago, the name The Nature Coast had the most votes cast.
Wildlife and Nature
Activities common in this area are: hunting, fishing, boating, bird watching, nature hiking and the like. Snorkeling spots are found in the rivers along the Nature Coast. Also diving and Manatee tours, predominate in areas such as Crystal River, Homosassa and Homosassa Springs.
The Naturecoast is home to wildlife such as: Deer, wild pigs, roseate spoonbills, alligators, raccoons, opossums, snakes, great blue herons, egrets, turtles and countless others, including at least 19 endangered species.
Additional information and facts about The Nature Coast
The NatureCoast covers 8 different counties and 1 partial county (Dunnellon is a part of Marion County). There are also 50 Golf Courses located within these counties
Culture
Citrus:
- Ted Williams Baseball Museum
- Hitters Hall of Fame
- Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins State Historic Site
- Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
- Crystal River Archaeological State Park
Hernando:
- The Heritage Museum
Pasco:
- Pioneer Florida Museum
External links
- http://www.nmia.com/~allwayst/Florida'sNatureCoastSteinhatchee.html
- http://naturecoastcoalition.com/index.htm The Visual Spectrum (Publishers)
Citations
Robert Painter, Writer & Photographer (1995) information provided from State Of Florida and department of tourism (2006) Literature from the Homossassa State Park, brochures and pamphlets (2005-2007) Citrus County Chamber and Naturecoast Chambers Of Commerce including information and literature provided by: Cedar Key Chamber, Citrus County Chamber, Dixie County Chamber, Dunnellon Area Chamber, Greater Dade City Chamber, Greater Hernando County Chamber, Perry-Taylor Chamber, Wakulla County Chamber Historical Wakulla County Courthouse (records and information), West Pasco Chamber, Citrus County Tourist Development Council,Levy County Development Authority and Economic Development Council, Hernando County Tourist Development Council,Wakulla County,Taylor County, literature and information (2004-2006)