We're taking advantage of the beautiful weather to get out every chance we get!
We actually hiked 3 hikes in two days!
But let's start with a drive over to Johnson Pond.
I wanted to go over there when there were big puffy clouds that would reflect in the pond.
It was gorgeous!
And we saw turtles, Moorhens and Red-winged Blackbirds near the water.
We love spending time at the Pond but also enjoy the hiking trails.
Nearby is another trailhead, Oxbow Trail.
It's a short hike to the Withlacoochee River and the river looked beautiful.
The Yellow Jessamine was in full bloom too and the vines were draped over many of the trees!
But I would not recommend the Oxbow Trail. When you leave the paved road and drop down into the parking lot...you DROP DOWN! It was a bad drop and the parking lot was in terrible shape. There were other issues too and if you are local and considering this hike, email me for details.
What a lovely way to spend a day in February! Temps in the 70s with low humidity! Doesn't get any better than that!
Have you seen any flowers blooming where you live?
Is the weather showing signs of Spring?