Random Mini-Road Trip #3
Apalachicola National Forest
(Elevations in the forest range from 10ft. to 100ft.) Apalachicola National Forest, the largest of Florida's three national forests, encompasses 565,000 acres in four northwestern counties. Its varied terrain includes pine flatwoods, hardwood hammocks, swamp rivers, lakes and two wilderness areas, Bradwell Bay and Mud Swamp/New River. Secluded lakes and streams and canoe trails on the Sopchoppy and lower Ochlockonee rivers make this area popular with canoeists. Several lakes have campgrounds and hiking trails. Hunting and fishing also are popular activities. A portion of the Florida National Scenic Trail, a scenic hiking route through the state, passes through the forests, showcasing a wide variety of plants and wildlife native to the area. Hikers may catch glimpses of such rare and endangered species as Florida alligators, red cockeyed woodpeckers, indigo snakes and southern bald eagles. One of the forest's special features is Trout Pond, a recreational facility designed for the physically limited. It offers a fishing pier and an interpretive trail. Further info about the forests can be obtained at the district headquarters offices in Crawfordsville, (850) 926-3561, and in Bristol (850) 643-2282.
Only problem...besides no money or sufficient gas or cars that could even make the trip...I don't really know exactly where it is. I'm guessing around Bristol or Apalachicola. I don't know...
(Elevations in the forest range from 10ft. to 100ft.) Apalachicola National Forest, the largest of Florida's three national forests, encompasses 565,000 acres in four northwestern counties. Its varied terrain includes pine flatwoods, hardwood hammocks, swamp rivers, lakes and two wilderness areas, Bradwell Bay and Mud Swamp/New River. Secluded lakes and streams and canoe trails on the Sopchoppy and lower Ochlockonee rivers make this area popular with canoeists. Several lakes have campgrounds and hiking trails. Hunting and fishing also are popular activities. A portion of the Florida National Scenic Trail, a scenic hiking route through the state, passes through the forests, showcasing a wide variety of plants and wildlife native to the area. Hikers may catch glimpses of such rare and endangered species as Florida alligators, red cockeyed woodpeckers, indigo snakes and southern bald eagles. One of the forest's special features is Trout Pond, a recreational facility designed for the physically limited. It offers a fishing pier and an interpretive trail. Further info about the forests can be obtained at the district headquarters offices in Crawfordsville, (850) 926-3561, and in Bristol (850) 643-2282.
Only problem...besides no money or sufficient gas or cars that could even make the trip...I don't really know exactly where it is. I'm guessing around Bristol or Apalachicola. I don't know...