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Hike Picayune Strand State Forest: A land of Wonderment
I hear a loud noise coming from the heavy brush. Out of curiosity, I stay put and wait. I was not afraid at this moment for I felt like I was seasoned with the wildlife encounters. Anytime I heard that much noise, it always turned out to be an armadillo. It has been my experience that large 300 lb White-tale bucks travel much quieter than this armored rodent. The rustling noise gets louder and I have my camera ready with great anticipation of what is to come into the clearing. Well to my surprise, I see a large Florida Black Bear. I stand perfectly still to observe him and hoping he does not notice me. Continue reading
Take a stroll through Wild Florida on Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk at Fakahatchee Strand
Giant Leather Leaf ferns thriving amongst the Cypress Trees and a Bald Eagles nest can be seen up high in the branches of a dead Cypress tree. An erie Strangler Fig can be a sombering sight seen growing over the boarwalk as you stroll underneath. Over decades of time this erie plant has slowly squeezed and suffocated its host plant, a bald cypress, only to grow roots and, for no other reason, to take its place in the wilderness. My mood lightens as I spot the fallen tree log covered with ferns and epiphytes. We would not have this beautiful log hosted garden had it not been for the Strangler Fig….the “circle of life” continues on….
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Visit Wooten's for an Overall Everglades Family Adventure
Wooten’s Airboat Everglades Adventures offers the best overall experience of the Florida Everglades. Wooten’s, located in the town of Ochopee, FL off US 41, offers an Airboat tour through the mangroves to see bromelaids, airplants, alligator, Great Blue Heron and other Florida birds in their natural habitat. Continue reading
"Totch" – A Life in the Everglades
Anúncio OnlineHotel Loren “Totch” G. Brown. His father was a skilled fisherman, hunter and gatherer. Totch learned to live off the sea and the land and survival was second nature to him. Totch’s family lived off the land for many … Continue reading
