Thursday, March 24, 2022

More Ochlockonee River State Park

 Saturday March 19, 2022 - We spent Saturday taking walks and playing games.










A pygmy rattlesnake that's trying to hide under some debris.  He thinks he's an 8






What's everyone looking at?




pretty clover










We found a turtle crossing the road




He had a funny white face




The guys before heading out for some fishing





Sunday, March 20, 2022 - We drove to St. Marks with our bikes to ride the Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail.  We rode to Wakulla Station Trailhead Park and back, 14 miles round trip. 

Ready for a bike ride




The Trail





Snack along the way








Nice night for a fire













Monday, March 21, 2022 -  Today we took a drive to Bald Point State Park to walk the beach and do some birding.







Another beautiful sunrise over the Ochlockonee River








A morning walk




lunch on the beach




lunch in the water








lots of birding












more birding




Sunset walk








Tuesday, March 22, 2022 - Today we headed to Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park for a boat ride down the Wakulla River, to see manatee, alligators and lots of birds.


 

Who's ever seen an alligator bench?






Boat ride on the Wakulla River




lots of alligators






and more alligators





burgers for dinner over the fire











Wednesday, March 23, 2022 - Today was a rain day, but we didn't mind...lots of games and a walk in between the downpours.










The van was full today





We found a small alligator in Ochlockonee.  First time we've seen one here (only his head is visible in the middle left of the small pond, in the shadow of the tree)






















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