Someone told us about Lithia Springs as a campground so we decided to take a "field trip" to check it out. OMG what a gorgeous place about eight miles down the road from where we are in Brandon. I was not able to find any good information to post as a link here so you'll just have to try to enlarge the photo above for what little info there is.
The next four photos are of one of the campsites there. This site was HUGE - the photo that has a bit of our car in it was looking back out towards the road from about 2/3 of the way into the site. The other photos were looking at the river that flows ever so slowly by this site. It looks like the water (Alafia River) is gross but it isn't ~ I think it looks that way because it is a reflection of the trees above and along the banks making the water look black. These sites are around $25./night I believe, but the rate for us seniors is $18./night for water and 30 am electric. We won't get over there to stay during this trip through the area but it a contender for another time (although we do love staying here at the Lodge, which is why we keep extending our stay here).
Isn't that a neat looking crooked old tree!
Below is the swimming area - which "they" say the water remains at a temperature range between 72 and 76 degrees. We didn't get into the water area as the gates were closed and locked when we were there.
The ripples in the water in the photo below are actually one of the springs bubbling up. That water is so clear we saw lots and lots of fish there - couldn't tell you what kind but they were there.
The remaining photos are just random shots of the park and the walking paths and picnic areas. The place was outstandingly gorgeous and peaceful. Isn't the moss terrific, as well as the various palm plants!
Hopefully the quality of my photos will improve by the end of the week - Rick ordered a new camera last night (which should arrive mid week) to replace the one that got destroyed (as well as my ankle and toe) when I fell when we were in Michigan.
Today we are off to a local "joint" to watch the Patriots vs the Bills. The place we are going to has a HUGE Buffalo following so I hope we get out of there alive!
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