Wednesday, May 14, 2014

May 14th 30 Miles to Suwanee River State Park, and it was a no-go.

Set out for this State park to get a passport stamp and a pin, but the darn Ranger's Office wasn't manned.  Or rather, it was locked up tight.  Poop-  guess I'll have to phone them and get them to mail me my stuff, or get it on another visit sometime.  






Welcome to Suwannee River State Park

About a quarter mile past the ranger station, a high bluff overlooks the spot where the Withlacoochee River joins the Suwannee River on its way to the Gulf of Mexico. Vestiges of history in the park show how important the Suwannee River was to Florida history. Along the river are long mounds of earthworks built during the Civil War to guard against incursions by Union Navy gunboats. Other remnants from the past include one of the state´s oldest cemeteries, and a paddle-wheel shaft from a 19th century steamboat. Five trails, ranging from a quarter mile to 18 miles, loop through surrounding woodlands and provide panoramic views of the rivers. Other activities include fishing, picnicking, and canoeing; for overnight stays, the park has a full-facility campground and cabins. Located 13 miles west of Live Oak, off U.S. 90.

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