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Pasco County
Anchoring the southern edge of the "Nature Coast", Pasco County offers a mix of nature-based recreation and vibrant city life. The Starkey Wilderness Preserve, comprised of Starkey Wilderness Park, the Serenova Tract and the Anclote River Ranch Tract, is perfect for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, with over 16,000 acres and 62 miles of multi-use trails. If kayaking or fishing is your passion, you can paddle mangrove paths through Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park. Or you can explore the Pithlachascotee River, which meanders along the James E. Grey Preserve and continues downstream through downtown New Port Richey on its way to the Gulf. Stop for a drink, dinner, and some entertainment at one of the many restaurants in the Waterfront Bayou District.