Pennsylvanians; Sunnie, Jordan and Devon traveled to experience
the natural area of the Starkey Wilderness Park in New Port Richey Florida. The
memory of thier journey is shared in the photo gallery below.
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Welcome to the Wilderness
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Cabin
Cabin camping luxury. |
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Cabin
Nestled between the trees. |
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Cabin Furnishings
Each spacious cabin sleeps eight. |
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Bathhouse
A five star facility. |
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Bathroom
Clean and neat. |
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Boardwalk
Boardwalk behind the nature center. |
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Cactus
Prickley pear cactus are abundant. Becareful going barefoot. |
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Campfire.
The fire ban was lifted and the ambiance was enjoyed. |
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Fungus
New life springing forth after the rains in June |
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Cypress Swamp
Across the meadow from the cabins. |
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Florida Whitetail
Noticably smaller then their Pennsylvania cousins. |
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Pine Flatwoods
Near the Anclote River. |
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Cypress Dome
A cypress swamp, several miles into the wilderness. |
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Sunnie
The hunter-gatherer. |
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Illegal Gril Fire.
Don't let the rangers catch you doing this. |
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Tortoise Den
Jorden and Devon pose by one of the abundante tortoise dens in the tenting area. |
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Nature Framed
Window to the Swamp |
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The Hunters Defending Their Mother.
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Picnic Table Center Piece
Resurrection ferns that fell out of a tree. |
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Live Oaks
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Native Plant Display
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Florida Oak Hammock
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Meadow
Open space adjacent to the cabins. |
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Colorful Fungus
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Raccons
Nightly mauraders. |
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Squirrel
Looking for a handout? |
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Daytime Strollers
Sunnie and Devon out for a walk. |
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Oak Covered with Resurreciton Ferns
Thankful for the summer rains. |
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Wildlife Viewing Area
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Stump Sitter
"Off with the stolen sandles. I'm taking a break." |
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Wood For Campers
Bring a log spliter. |
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Gopher Tortoise
Abundante in the meadow. |
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Bike Trail
Paved six mile path. |
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Reflections
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Serenaded By a Frog
In the shower he must have thought it was raining. |
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