Just a short drive East of Gainesville is Florida’s Nature Coast, where you can swim in pristine blue springs, spot manatees while kayaking on the river, hike through Florida forests, or charter a boat for coastal fishing! For a getaway without going far, the Black Prong nature resort in the Goethe State Forest offers a home base to venture out and explore local attractions.
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Dive into Devil’s Den Prehistoric Springs with Florida Springs Scuba in Williston
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Float in an inner tube down Rainbow River in Dunnellon
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Take a CraigCat Boat tour with Crystal River Watersports to explore local islands and sandbars
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Bike the Goethe State Forest and see the Goethe Giant, a 900-year-old Bald Cypress standing 105 feet tall
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Enjoy the lush botanical garden at Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens
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Charter a boat to hunt for scallops with the family from July - September
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Kayak to the original town of Cedar Key at Atsena Otie and explore this historic landmark or relax on the sandy beach