1424.St. Mark's Wildlife RefugeI spent a lovely long 4th of July weekend in Tallahassee. Hiked a few miles and took about 500 photos. Here's a taste of St. Mark's (before Hurricane Dennis swamped it with a 12' storm surge a few days later). It was a very hot day and we only did two relatively short (2 mile or less) trails. This is one area I could happily explore every inch of and can't wait to go back.
From the website: This unique refuge was established in 1931 to provide wintering habitat for migratory birds. It is one of the oldest refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System. It encompasses 68,000 acres spread out between Wakulla, Jefferson, and Taylor counties along the Gulf Coast of northwest Florida. The refuge includes coastal marshes, islands, tidal creeks and estuaries of seven north Florida rivers, and is home to a diverse community of plant and animal life. The refuge also has strong ties to a rich cultural past, and is home to the St. Marks Lighthouse, which was built in 1832 and is still in use today.
