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Madison Blue Spring State Park is a natural Florida hidden gem!
Madison Blue Spring has certainly earned its name as its pool of blue waters sit in a pristine setting surrounded by the temperate hardwood forest commonly found in northern Florida. Take in the view from all angles as you follow the path around the rim of the spring. Continue reading
Immerse Yourself in Natural Florida: Paddle the lesser traveled Waccasassa River
I paddled three miles up the Waccasassa before dark the canopy and fallen logs made the portaging frequent and un-fun. But I had the pleasure of seeing several Swallow-tailed kites soaring through the skies, snatching grubs from tree tops and eating them all in mid-flight. The level of this river is also heavily influenced by the tide as the water levels can change 2-3 feet with the incoming water as well as the direction of river flow. The mudflats prove to be an interesting place as large populations of giant white clawed fiddler crabs crawl sideways along the banks into the jungle of cypress knees for refuge. Continue reading
Florida Trail: Hike the river bluffs of the Sopchoppy River in March to see wild azalea put on a show.
I was excited about seeing the pink blossoms but was not expecting to see very many…only single scraggly bushes scattered about. Well it was not long before we encountered our first Wild Azalea bush….desperate for a photo of this rare beauty….I climbed through a thicket of saw palmetto to get a close up. As we persisted, I was able to relax as the Wild Azales bushes were becoming more prevalent, the flowers fuller, and closer to the trail… Continue reading
Posted in Adventure Vacations, Backpacking, Camping, Florida, Florida Trail Adventures, Hiking, Nature Photography
Tagged Apalachicola National Forestl, B A Bowen Photography, Backpacking, Camping, eco-tourism, Florida Trail, Hiking, landscape photography, Monkey Creek, National Scenic Florida Trail, nature photography, outdoor adventure, photo journalism, Sopchoppy River, Wild Azaleas
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Visit Tate’s Hell Dwarf Cypress Boardwalk to immerse yourself into a rare Florida habitat!
…I decided to top it off with a visit to the famous Ralph Kendrick Dwarf Cypress Boardwalk that sits in the midst of Tate’s Hell State Forest. The view of this natural phenomenon was a perfect ending to an already stellar day! After a four mile drive along dusty forests roads, the less than one-half mile stroll takes you out into a majical land of dwarf cypress trees. The boardwalk is built high enough that it towers over the trees to allow the view overlooking a vast strand of these six foot wonders.
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Escape the urban bustle to the wildlands of Brooker Creek Headwaters Preserve!
Enjoy are 5.5 miles of hiking trails marked by the Eagle Scouts that will lead you through Cypress Swamps, pine flatwoods, and oak hammocks. This wild little tract is bordered by housing on all four sides but hosts threatened species such as the Hooded Pitcher Plant, pine lilies, ladies tresses orchids, and gopher tortoise. It is easy to access and definitely a nice place for excape exploration!
