Nature Coast

Map of Florida's Nature Coast

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, raccoons, possums, snakes, roseate spoonbills, great blue herons, egrets, alligators, turtles and countless others, including at least 19 endangered species.

Additional information and facts about The Nature Coast

The NatureCoast covers 9 different counties (either in whole or part) Home to 50 Golf Courses

Culture

Pasco: Pioneer Florida Museum

Citrus: Ted Williams Baseball Museum Hitters Hall of Fame Yulee Sugar Mill ruins

External links

• http://www.chronicleonline.com/naturecoastcentral THIS LINK IS ADVERTISING WHY IS

THIS LINK ALLOWED AND NON PROFIT ACTUAL HISTORICAL LINKS LIKE THESE: NOT ALLOWED?

The chronicle has that page smeered with ads, all the links on there are PAY LINKS. Dont believe me? View for yourself. Lets allow another link other than theres on here! GIVE ME A BREAK!

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