We had business in Florida,
so spent a weekend exploring the sunshine state.
One of the places I wanted to see was
Myakka River State Park,
one of Florida's oldest state parks.
Thanks to restoration efforts,
large expanses of rare Florida dry prairie can be seen here.
The Myakka river and two shallow lakes flow through the park.
Dozens of wetland creatures live here,
including lots of alligators.
We saw plenty of seabirds, such as this roseate spoonbill.
Myakka River also boasts a canopy walkway & tower
providing a way to observe life in the treetops.
It is the first public treetop trail in North America.
Looking down on the 85 foot long walkway
which is suspended 25 feet above the ground.
A view from the tower which rises 74 feet above the oak & palm forest.
This is old Florida, with its spanish moss, live oaks and alligators.
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