November 16, 2020

That’s How We Roll

Monument Lake Campground Big Cypress National Preserve Ochopee, Florida Day 3

My morning walk was around the Monument Lake. Soon after, we packed our cooler and set out for a Jeep adventure. We took the gravel Turner River Road for 20 miles into Big Cypress National Preserve. This area is rich with all kinds of wildlife. Supposedly, Florida panthers and Florida black bears live here. We didn’t see any but we did see a lot of other beautiful birds, flowers, insects and even an alligator on our little safari. Enjoy our pictures of the day.

Killdeer

Tricolored heron

Anhinga

Florida Lubbers

Red Shouldered Hawk

Swamp Potato or Bull Tongue Arrowhead

Swamp Lily

We had a great day!

We grilled salmon for our dinner and spent time talking to family.

We rode our bikes in loops around the lake at sunset.