Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Withlacoochee & Rainbow Rivers

We would spend four days/nights camping at Rainbow Springs State Park in Dunnellon, FL. During the day, we explored the Withlacoochee and Rainbow Rivers. It would be mostly sunny and hot, with afternoon showers.

At night, the full moon was suspended high in the October sky. It was surrounded by a halo of orange red clouds. The Blood Moon cast its subtle, illusive light over our campsite.

Each morning, a symphony of birds filled the air with serenade...welcoming the new day. At times, a crow joined with a raucous call...greeting or warning?






A quiet walk in Micanopy, FL...

Paynes Prairie Preserve

Florida's first preserve, located in Micanopy. Beautiful, peaceful...


Alligator on Lake Wauberg

Silver River State Park

Silver River State Park in Ocala, FL
Hawk takes flight early one evening.


Pileated Woodpecker

Rainbow River May 2009

Rainbow River in Dunnellon, FL is always beautiful....It's a spring fed river that flows for more than 5 miles, eventually joining with the Withlacoochee. Crystal clear and the water is cool!










Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Captain




"I think we've run aground mates"!





Rainbow River, Dunnellon, FL