Nature Coast Eco Tours - Connecting People with Nature off the Beaten Path!
Up Coming Events:
Multiple DatesSun, Jun 08take in the beauty of a scenic sunset, followed by the full moon rising over the palm trees!
Multiple DatesSun, Jun 08Sunset, moonrise, and a boat full of good vibes 🌅 Leave the week behind and hop aboard! 🌕
Multiple DatesTue, Jun 10There is nothing quite like watching the Sunset, followed by the Full Moon rising over the palms. Unforgettable experience you don't wanna miss!
Multiple DatesFri, Jun 20Start your day with a scenic sunrise paddle. Early birds get the worm (and sees the most wildlife) feel and experience the shift from dawn to sunrise!
Mon, Jun 23This paddle highlights the transition through winding sawgrass tidal creeks, down a cypress swamp river then to the coastal waters and islands at the mouth of the Withlacoochee River!
Wed, Jun 25This paddle will take us on the Gulf where we'll explore the coastal marsh and barrier islands of St. Martins Aquatic Refuge.
Mon, Jul 14Spot dolphins, turtles, and more on this coastal paddle at the Big Bend Aquatic Marsh Preserve in Crystal River
Multiple DatesWed, Jul 30Spot Shooting Stars, and learn to identify Constellations and Planets in the night sky. You can see so much with the naked eye thanks to the very minimal light pollution on this river.
Multiple DatesWed, Aug 20Paddle through a winding forest of bald cypress trees showing off the true essence of wild Florida.
Multiple DatesFri, Aug 22relaxing scenic sunset paddle on the last primitive river in Homosassa - no residential views here!
Mon, Aug 25get off the beaten path and explore this primitive tributary teeming with wildlife and blooming native flowers- Mon, Sep 15This paddle highlights the transition through winding sawgrass tidal creeks, down a cypress swamp river then to the coastal waters and islands at the mouth of the Withlacoochee River!
Multiple DatesSun, Sep 21Experience the darkest skies of the month during the New Moon! Paddle with us along serene, starlit waterways, see lots of constellations with the naked eye and learn about all about what goes on in the night sky!
Wed, Sep 24This undeveloped and ultra-primitive river is full of history, and home to some of largest and oldest trees left on the Nature Coast.- Wed, Oct 15This paddle highlights the transition through winding sawgrass tidal creeks, down a cypress swamp river then to the coastal waters and islands at the mouth of the Withlacoochee River!
- Mon, Oct 20Spot dolphins, turtles, and more on this coastal paddle at the Big Bend Aquatic Marsh Preserve in Crystal River
Multiple DatesWed, Nov 19This paddle starts off on Withlacoochee River and takes us to the backwaters of Lake Rousseau. This is an important rookery for migrating birds, and a great place to see Fall colors.
Mon, Nov 248,000+ acre conservation area along Withlacoochee River. Paddle through a springfed creek canopied with cypress trees.
EVENTS
We host a variety of unique and adventurous event tours throughout the year.
Exclusively planned with creativity and local knowledge of the area, sea and sky. These one of a kind event tours can only take place during specific times of the year due to seasonal changes and environmental happenings!
Let's get outdoors and see what's going on this month!
We are likely to have something fun coming up whether your a Florida resident or visiting for a short time. There's something for everyone!
Pirates Cove Group Paddle
Wed, Sep 17
|Crystal River
This paddle will take us on the Gulf where we'll explore the coastal marsh and barrier islands of St. Martins Aquatic Refuge.
Time & Location
Sep 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Crystal River, 398 N Pirate Point, Crystal River, FL 34429, USA
About the event
This is another important rookery for migratory birds, as well as fish. We see a host of aquatic life out here: Sea turtles, Dolphins, and sometimes Manatee. Lots of historical highlights about this area, with the added bonus of great food and service just up the road at Pecks Old Port Cove.