The 11 mile long
Wakulla River emerges from one of the largest and deepest freshwater springs in the World. Hourly 125,000 gallons of fresh water flow out of a 120 foot deep cave. From the time of the paleo-indians
Wakulla Springs has been a gathering place, and today it is a state park with lodging, swimming and boat rides on the beautiful Wakulla River. The river has been sheltered and protected over the years and is rich with wild life.
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Purple Galinule |
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White Ibis |
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Cormorant |
Wading birds have sensitive nerve ending in their legs to detect prey and also, very import, gators that might be coming their way.
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Egret |
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Blue Heron |
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This red flower grows in the trees only if the moss is present. |
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The really nice lodge where you can stay |
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Captain Dan gave a very informative cruise |
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