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Crystal River Florida .us Homosassa Crystal River |
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Home of the Manatee |
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Crystal River Florida .us is the information based website focusing on Homosassa and Crystal River area of Citrus County. Included in this website are links and information on Crystal River area Manatees, attractions, lodging, restaurants, shopping, Citrus County's history and much more! Use the links and information to uncover the information you are looking for.
While
vacationing in Crystal River, soak up history of the area. We're in the
Nature Coast of Florida. Residents first arrived over 14,000 years ago. The land they found
extended far out into the Gulf of Mexico. At that time, the present
Citrus County shore line about 200 feet above sea level. Indians of the
Deptford culture occupied the site from 200 B.C. until A.D. 1400 located
in Crystal River, Florida at the Archaeological Site. The 14 acre, six
mound complex is one of the most impressive prehistoric ceremonial
centers on Florida's west coast. During a visit to the site, you can
tour the visitor center with small museum and walk the paved walkways
that trail through the site. Artifacts such as arrowheads, pottery,
jewelry, stone and bone tools are on exhibition. An 8-minute
interpretive video is well worth watching for a better understanding of
the site's past. A gift shop is located near the visitor center. A walk
down the one-half mile paved loop trail at the site will take visitors
past each of the six mounds. These mounds include Temple, Burial and Midden Area Mounds. A beautiful
view of the Crystal River is had from the observation deck located on
one of the Temple Mounds. Two large limestone steles seen along the
trail served as ceremonial markers for these early people. During the
Civil War, the Yulee Sugar Mill was operated on the Homosassa River,
supplying sugar to the Confederacy. Crystal River, Florida, and the areas
surrounding it, certainly have an interesting history, come visit and
gain knowledge of the Nature Coast, "Mother Nature's Theme Park".
Manatees have always been part of Florida's history and a very big part
of the nature coast. When you're in Citrus County, Florida, you can't miss
visiting the Homosassa Wildlife Park. If you've seen documentary's on
this gentle giant, the Manatee, chances are it was filmed here in the Florida area. Homosassa Wildlife Park is refuge and
rehab for 7 manatees and when the "salad bar" is open for them, it's a
sight to see! You'll also be able to visit the "fishbowl" at the park,
you're the one being observed as you observe manatees, many species of
fish and a variety of water creatures. Winters here
are normally mild with occasional temperatures dipping into the 30's and
40's Fahrenheit. However, averages range between 52 and 64 degrees
Fahrenheit (11 - 18 Celsius). Summers in Crystal River, Florida are normally hot and muggy with
temperatures and humidity usually exceeding 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Averages range between 81 and 83 degrees (27 - 29 Celsius).
Precipitation for Crystal River, Florida area ranges between 52 and 56 inches
per year. The springs in which the manatee reside stay a constant 72
degree Fahrenheit. Citrus County is the only place in the world where
you're encouraged to interact with the Manatee. It's an awesome
experience to scratch the belly of these beautiful, gentle creatures!
Crystal river also supports a large number of Dolphin in our area. You
can cruse the rivers and Gulf of Mexico to find large amounts of them to
play with. |
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