Myakka River Reflections

The Myakka State Park and Myakka River shown here is located in Sarasota, FL. This photo was taken November 2010 when we were visiting my... more

by Emmy Vickers

Title

Myakka River Reflections

Artist

Emmy Vickers

Medium

Photograph - Photography

Description

The Myakka State Park and Myakka River shown here is located in Sarasota, FL. This photo was taken November 2010 when we were visiting my Grandfather who had just turned 100 years old. Our last time (me and my husband) seeing my Grandfather before he passed on Good Friday in 2011.

This was a beautiful day in November. My husband and I ventured out before the late afternoon festivities. We took a wonderful 1 hour airboat ride on the Myakka River in which we got to experience seeing an abundance of alligators both in the water and on land.

"Myakka (one of the oldest and largest state parks) protects one of the state￿s most diverse natural areas. The Myakka River, designated as a Florida Wild and Scenic River, flows through 58 square miles of wetlands, prairies, hammocks, and pinelands. Visitors can enjoy wildlife viewing from a boardwalk that stretches out over the Upper Myakka Lake, then take to the treetops with a stroll along the canopy walkway. The park￿s river and two lakes provide ample opportunities for boating, freshwater fishing, canoeing, and kayaking; a boat ramp provides access to Upper Myakka Lake. Hikers can explore trails that cross large expanses of rare Florida dry prairie. Scenic lake tours are offered daily on the world's two largest airboats." Emmy Vickers,
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Photo Featured In:

(1) Florida - Images Of The Sunshine State -- 12/19/2013
(2) Outdoor Reflections Photography - 07/25/2015
(3) Artists Best Five Artwork Group Abfa Group - 07/26/2015

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December 13th, 2013