
There are two trail loops at this park; I started with the southern loop which is about 2.5 miles long. The trails starts right next to the parking area with an information kiosk at the beginning. A crushed shell path leads to a boardwalk that goes through the marshy areas and right up to Lake Tarpon. Even though part of the trails in this park go through swampy marshes and up against a lake, there were almost no mosquitoes to deal with.


All along the way up to this point there were little “docks” that extended from the boardwalk out to covered picnic tables overlooking the lake. From here though, more picnic tables extended into the forest / swamp for folks who might prefer the shade. The next point of interest though was a boat launch. The sheriff's office had a spot here for people to borrow kid sized life vests. Such a simple thing to do, and an inexpensive way to keep kids safe on the water.

There is a lot of wildlife back here. This was the first time I’ve captured a picture of a deer in the wild. Of course it was too far away for a good shot, but if you zoom in on the picture called “deer’s butt”, you’ll see just how well they are camouflaged. Without the camera, it was a lot easier to see. Just after I took the picture he ran off and I also heard another jumping away at the same time. Oh well, maybe I’ll have better luck with the camera next time.


After a couple more board walks, this loop of the trail also comes back to Lake Tarpon. From here the last loop of the trail goes around a pond in the park. There are a few really nice picnic spots and some swinging benches overlooking the pond. Next time I’m in town, this is going to be on my list of spots to visit again – this will be a great spot to bring the family for an afternoon picnic, some exploring, and searching for more wildlife.
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