NEW: Crystal River Getaway (Day 2)

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE EVENT DESCRIPTION BEFORE YOU SIGN UP! We haven't done this particular 2 day (1 night) getaway before, all events are new! Please be a little adventurous, occassional hiccups might occur but that's part of the fun experience and they usually make good memories.

The whole getaway is a social event and involves a stay in Crystal River.
The area is super popular during high season, it is therefore essential that you book your accommodation as soon as possible!

You can book and/or share a house on Airbnb or VrBo and stay at hotels like Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn etc. The Plantation Resort is still recovering from the hurricanes and has limited functionality.
Event days are Tuesday, January 19th to 20th, 2027.

If you do not want to stay overnight or just want to join
us for one day, you can sign up for each of the two days individually.

Day 2: BIKE WITHLACOOCHEE BAY TRAIL & HOMOSASSA SPRINGS WILDLIFE STATE PARK

07:30 AM: Breakfast

If your accommodation does not provide breakfast, there are several breakfast venue options in Crystal River such as Grannie's Country Cookin' Restaurant, Breakfast Station or Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters.
Expect the places to be busy, it is high season.
Please make sure that you will be on time for our 09:00 AM bike ride.

08:30 AM: Drive about 15 minutes to Felburn Park
(10191 N Suncoast Blvd., Crystal River, FL 34428)

09:00 AM: Bike the Withlacoochee Bay Trail (13 miles r/t)

We will explore both ends of the paved trail that traces the Cross Florida Barge Canal through scenic maritime hammocks and salt marshes, ending at a waterfront observation deck.

11:15 AM: Drive about 30 minutes to Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park Visitor Center
(4150 S Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa, FL 34448)

11:45 AM: Walk 0.8 miles on a very scenic, paved trail through lush vegetation until we reach the
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
(alternatively, if water level allows, you can take a boat shuttle to the West Entrance for a $5 fee)

Entrance fee for the State Park is $13 p.p. State Park Pass holders get a discount.

The park is one of the notable locations in Florida to view manatees.
One of the highlights is the Underwater Observatory.

It also features a variety of captive animals such as alligators, black bears, red wolf, Key deer, flamingos and whooping cranes. The native wildlife that reside in the park serve as ambassadors for their species, providing visitors face-to-face connections with the animals and their habitats. Each with a unique life story, all of the animal inhabitants are here for the same reason - they are unable to survive in the wild on their own.

02:00 PM: Drive about 15 minutes to Crump's Landing
(11210 W Halls River Rd., Homosassa, FL 34448)

02:15 PM: Lunch at Crump's Landing
The large outdoor restaurant faces the Homosassa River with a view
of the famous Monkey Island

03:30 PM: Drive back home

As always, if you have any questions or need directions, you can contact us at (917)774-0941.