Discover Citrus

06/06/2024

Need plans for tomorrow? 🌿

Stop by in Crystal River! 5 PM to 9PM at the Town Square. Enjoy live music, vendors, lawn games, food trucks and a great time!

📍 559 N Citrus Ave, Crystal River, FL 34428

💲 No entrance fees

🚗 Public Street Parking as well as in lots at 45 NE 3rd St and 148 NE 5th St

Will you be there?

31/05/2024

: Lu, the Nile Hippo at is the oldest hippo in captivity in the WORLD! 🦛

Be sure to stop by and see him soon!



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29/05/2024

It’s hot out there - go for a shaded walk at beautiful Central Ridge Community Park located in Beverly Hills! 🌳🐊

📍952 Lake Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, Fl. 34465

💲No entrance fee

Central Ridge Park has tennis courts and long walking trails around a beautiful pond.

Fun fact: Central Ridge Park also has the largest horseshoe compound in Florida! Did you know there used to be a public pool here?

And want an insider tip? The park connects to Beverly HIlls Community Park if you keep walking through the short wooded unpaved trail and cross into the parking lot!

27/05/2024

Today, we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸 Thank you to all the brave men and women who served and continue to serve.

24/05/2024

Did somebody say FREE?? 😍🇺🇸

This weekend, celebrate the land of the free with NO admission cost to ✨ ALL ✨ .stateparks!!! 🌳♥️ Be sure to stop by one of your favorites or find a new one from now until Monday, May 27th.

Visit floridastateparks.org or visit the link in my bio for a list of available options.

Right here in , we have some amazing options like 👇

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💎 (Preserve + Archeological State Park)
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Where are you going first?

(📸 Last photo courtesy of Casey Lovegrove via Unsplash)

23/05/2024

And they told you Florida didn’t have good hiking? 🌳

located in Inverness, FL is 290 acres of natural Florida beauty with INCREDIBLE amenities like:

🌳 5 Walking and Jogging trails varying in length from 0.7 miles to 2.9 miles
🚴 2 & 1/2 mile Bike trail
🏊 Junior Olympic size 25-meter pool
🛝 Playgrounds and picnic areas
🏀 Basketball, pickleball, racquetball, tennis courts, baseball and softball- OH MY!
🥏 Two 18 basket Disc Golf Courses

The cool shade of the large pine and hardwood trees makes walking in the summer heat not just bearable, but fun! Visit this summer and follow for more content on local county parks, including additional images of Whispering Pines!

22/05/2024

Looking for a charming little park to take your dog or family? 🛝

It’s not blackbird.. it’s Blue Bird Springs Park! 🐦

Located in Homosassa right off US 19, this county-owned park is the perfect place to take a short walk to enjoy the fresh air and the sights and sounds of nature. 🌳

Part of , you might come across Belted Kingfishers, Anhingas, Great Blue Herons, and Wood Ducks. In spring and fall, you might see Orchard Orioles, and mixed warbler flocks, plus resident species such as Downy Woodpeckers, Northern Cardinals, Blue Jays, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, and White-eyed Vireos. (Source: floridabirdingtrail.com)

💦 Relax by the spring and enjoy the view. There’s a dog park, a shaded playground, volleyball, and picnic tables for grillin’ or snackin’.

🏊🚫 You can’t swim in the spring, but it’s crystal clear with various fish and butterfly gardens around it. There are walking areas off to catch views of beautiful turquoise streams.

📍8950 W. Bluebird Springs Lane
Homosassa, Fl. 34448

💲No entrance fee

✨ Fun fact: Bluebird Springs was dedicated as a park in 1927!

Have you been? Let us know your thoughts!

21/05/2024

Walk, run, bike, skate - whatever your choice of motion, you’ll be sure to have a great time on the ! 🌳✨

Enjoy 47 miles of paved trail across three Florida counties. Through small towns, ranches, and six distinct natural communities, every step on the trail is an adventure.

⏰ Open 8 am to sunset, 365 days a year
💲 No entrance fee but donations are encouraged

📍 Multiple entrance points, visit alltrails.com for more

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21/05/2024

Welcome to Crystal River Archaeological State Park!

Featuring six mounds and temple platforms that date back over 1,600 years, visitors can explore the remains of this pre-Colombian Native American civilization and even walk to the top of the Temple Mound.

🎣 Catch saltwater + freshwater fish
🐦 Part of the

⏰ Open 8 am to sundown, 365 days a year
🏺Museum is open 9 am to 5 pm Th-Mon

📍3400 N. Museum Point
Crystal River FL 34428

💲$3 per vehicle

Have you been? Let me know in the comments!

21/05/2024

Welcome to ! 🍊

We are an unofficial volunteer account dedicated to showcasing the beauty of the Florida Nature Coast. We welcome residents, transplants, and tourists.

I will be showcasing average everyday life as a local, including:
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🍊 and spots
🍊 Local events like in
& anything else!

I am happy to feature local entrepreneurs, musicians, realtors, or anyone else. This is all for fun :)

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