I took a much needed vacation day on Friday and spent the afternoon at Wakulla Springs State Park and the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge. It was a gorgeous day and I got to see quite a bit of wildlife.

Wakulla Springs is just south of Tallahassee and is home of the worlds largest, deepest fresh water springs. They offer an hour long “Jungle Boat” tour that takes you down the river to see the local fauna. Growing up in Tallahassee, I’ve done the tour several times, but this was one of the most interesting. I saw dozens of Gators, several Manatees, and countless birds.

The St Marks National Wildlife Refuge is one of the oldest Wildlife refuges in the nation. It’s the winter home for several migratory bird species. Several Bald Eagles nest there here, and some Whooping Cranes are brought here each year to keep them away from the cold. It’s also home to the St. Marks Lighthouse and is one of my favorite places to visit when I need to “get away”. Below are some pictures from my Friday adventure.


Wakulla Springs













St. Marks