I was looking for a day with big billowy clouds for a drive over to Johnson Pond in the Withlacoochee State Forest and this day was picture perfect!
The trail was dry and the woods are starting to green up even more.
It's only about a mile to the pond observation deck but it is getting pretty dilapidated.
There was even a board missing in the walkway.
But I took my time and then stood still to soak in the beauty.
I kept seeing something jump in the water below the deck and just happened to see this tiny frog jump out of the water onto a lily pad. That really made my day.
Do you see him now?
The lily pads are beautiful year round and I saw one big bloom in the distance.
I love coming here and I didn't see anyone else on this hike.
This is the marshy area near the pond with teeny tiny flowers growing in the water.
But when I finished, I saw that my hiking friend had left a painted rock.
Respect
What a beautiful way to spend an afternoon!
Have you been to a state park or state forest lately? It's worth the drive!
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