Tom Brown and Phipps Parks, Tallahassee
After spending the past few weeks on the warm beaches and in warm weather in general, I had the urge to do some hiking in forests with cooler weather, so I headed north. I found myself near Tallahassee in late afternoon and decided to stop for a walk, some stretching, and a bit of yoga at Tom Brown Park.
Lake Leon, Tom Brown Park, Tallahassee, Florida
The next morning I decided to do the 6.1-mile Phipps Park Loop near Lake Jackson, north of Tallahassee. An easy hike with negligible elevation change, the Phipps Park Loop nonetheless interested me because of its path through hardwood and sweetgum forest, wetland, damp fern-carpeted sections, lagoon, and more. It was also my first exposure to sweetgum swamp, which I loved.
Mixed forest with ferns and Spanish Moss, Phipps Park Loop Trail, Tallahassee, Florida
Low land stream, Phipps Park Loop Trail, Tallahassee, Florida
Old growth oak with Spanish Moss, Phipps Park Loop Trail, Tallahassee, Florida
Trail section through upland forest, Phipps Park Loop Trail, Tallahassee, Florida
View of Lake Jackson from observation tower, Phipps Park Loop Trail, Tallahassee, Florida
Boardwalk through fern-covered marsh, Phipps Park Loop Trail, Tallahassee, Florida
Maverlous composition with the photos. As always reading this is a delight. Thanks for your time to share while on your adventure.
Thank you so much, Lavinia! It’s my pleasure to share my journey with you; it makes me very happy knowing you’re enjoying it!