I have so much to share but it's such beautiful weather for camping and hiking that I'm still not sitting at the computer as much. It will get HOT here in Florida soon and then I'll catch up. I guess! lol
This is right at the halfway point and you really have to look to see the turn.
Sparkleberry bush
Link for the ID is HERE! And thank you so much to my blog buddy "Tom the backroads" for help with identifying it! These bushes are in full bloom and smell so sweet!
We've camped at Ross Prairie State Forest Campground twice now and I hiked different trails both times. I did hike the Holly Hammock THREE times though because it's my favorite.
For locals, the trail is in the best shape I've ever seen it. And when you take the loop you come to a pond at the halfway point. The pond is full of water with lily pads in full bloom.
With the bonus of wetlands beyond the pond with so much to see.
It took me about 2 hours to hike it because I spent 20 minutes at the pond taking photos.
But it's an easy hike. Just watch out for roots and stumps in the trail. Lift your feet when you walk!
This is a popular trail and I've met a couple of hikers that leave little trinkets along the trail.
A dragon on the trail?
They are fun to find.
When I say it's popular, I still only saw 1 other person hiking it on this 2 hour hike. I just wish more people got out to enjoy a nature walk. There are so many rewards.
Mourning Dove
And WHAT is this little critter?
Have you walked outside this week?
