Big Shoals State Park: Another look

How much we wanted to explore the state parks along the Suwannee River during this volunteer assignment at Stephen Foster Folk Cultural Center State Park; however, the rains that resulted in a mild flood and changed our plans.  

Flooded Suwannee River
near the peak flood for April 2014
Stephen Foster State Park

Well, the water has been receding, perhaps we could try Big Shoals State Park again.  I really wanted to view Florida's only Class III whitewater rapids.

Trail to the Big Shoals
High and Dry!

Delicate ferns along the trail

The woods are still a bit damp!

Yes, it was a good choice as many of the trails were dry.  And the timing was perfect as two days later another 6" of rain graced our already soggy ground!

Big Shoals
The river is still high and thrilling
We have yet to see the Rapids

A few of the many 'critters' we encountered along the way.

Quite a handsome toad

An almost invisible horned lizard

The adventure is great.  Join us for another trip to view the Big Shoals when the river is lower

Come walk with the gopher tortoise
along these beautiful trails.