Weeki Wachee Preserve: Hernando County’s Natural Beauty
Weeki Wachee Preserve is a protected area in Hernando County, Florida, covering over 11,200 acres of land. The Southwest Florida Water Management District owns the preserve. It provides many wildlife habitats, including several miles along the Weeki Wachee River, portions of the Mud River, dense hardwood swamps, freshwater and saltwater marshes, and pine-covered sandhills. It…