Nature Coast

From west to east the counties are Wakulla, Jefferson, Taylor, Dixie, Levy, Citrus, Hernando, and Pasco.

[4][5] The Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve includes 800 square miles (2,100 km2) of coastal water in Citrus, Hernando and Pasco counties.

[7] The lower southern end (Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus County) are often considered part of the Tampa Bay Area.

[8][9] Activities common in this area include hunting, fishing, boating, bird watching and nature hiking.

The Nature Coast is home to wildlife including deer, wild pigs, roseate spoonbills, alligators, raccoons, opossums, snakes, great blue herons, egrets, turtles and at least 19 endangered species.