Deep Hole, Myakka River State Park

Deep Hole Approach

Alice and I walked down to Deep Hole on Sunday, and there were probably more gators than ever… but the day was more about noticing other things: socialization among black vultures, black-necked stilts (a favorite of mine), and something that looked like either a dribble castle for herons or a bees’ nest in the ground, [...]

Fox’s Low Trail, Myakka River State Park, Florida

Fox's Low Trail

Fox’s Low Trail is one of the more popular Myakka trails for the more serious hiker, and it is a good access point to the greater Myakka wilderness.  The trees along the way are always remarkable: slash pine, live oak, but the flora highlights were the Virginia Irises in bloom. In addition to some picture’s [...]

Canopy Walkway, Myakka River State Park

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When the clouds look good, I like to head over to Myakka’s Canopy Walkway.  It probably gets you about 50 feet up, and if the wind is blowing, it sways around enough to remind me that I’m afraid of heights.

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