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Sunrise at Myakka River State Park in Sarasoata, FL. We got up real early to catch a sunrise during our camping trip at the park. We had to hike the trail to the observation tower and canopy walkway by flashlight. One of my favorite experiences on this trip.
Happy Tree-mendous Tuesday and have a great week friends!
Looking up and under the canopy walkway to the 74ft observation tower at Myakka River State Park in Sarasota, FL. We enjoyed a sunrise view of the park from a different vantage point.
The 624 hectare sinkhole is like another world, with the boardwalk winding through the forest, guiding you to natural beauty as well as artworks created by well-known Tasmanian artists.
Interpretative signs help visitors understanding this ancient environment which has been formed by dissolving dolomite over thousands of years. The steep sides of the sinkhole have formed a barrier to invasive weeds and feral pests resulting in a largely untouched landscape. It is home to some rare birds and the little known burrowing crayfish.
This shot was taken on the elevated walkway through the canopy. Here is an extract from my Journal written on the day:
"There are a dazzling array of boardwalks to follow, or visitors may hire a bike for longer tours in the forest floor. I opted for a self guided boardwalk tour, but soon found the walks are interconnected, and in no time it was obvious that I was hopelessly lost. The dense forest all looks the same, there were no distinguishing features, and no sign posts to guide me. I relied on my ears and the voices of other visitors to guide me back to the starting point.
"It's not true to say there were no distinguishing features, there were in fact quirky features, such as a very tall door across one boardwalk, weird works of art, skeletons of prehistoric animals, and distinctive carved seats. Seeing these told me that I'd passed that way before. Part of the boardwalk was elevated, almost at tree top level. It really was a great experience.
"Admission included two rides on the slide, which meant two 400 metre climbs out of the sinkhole. My second ride was much faster, and more scary, than the first. My first ride was slowed by moisture on the slide, not so on the second ride. By then many people had made the descent and the slide was bone dry and much faster.
"I spent about four hours in Dismal Swamp, I took around 200 photos, I loved my visit to Tarkine Experience."
at the Putrajaya botanical gardens, Malaysia. (posting a series of pics taken locally before I return to my photos of Morocco)
The 10m high cross at the Traunstein summit (1691m) is barely visible and appears tiny. Taken form the Grünberg canopy-walk on a day with many spectacular clouds.
We got up real early to catch a sunrise while camping at Myakka River State Park. We had to walk by flash light down the trail leading to the canopy walk and 74ft tall observation tower. It was one of my favorite experiences during this visit.
Happy Tree-mendous Tuesday!
The way up and down (very quick, if you slide down) the canopy walk on the Grünberg Hill near Gmunden.
The canopy walkway is rather short, but offers great views. It is part of Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, located at the eastern foot of Table Mountain near Cape Town.
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Friday, 5th October 2007
@Canopy Walkway, Taman Negara, Pahang
Nikon F-601•Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AF•Samsung 400 (expired)
The 300-foot Canopy Walkway and 60-ft high Marsh Overlook Tower at the Galien River County Park in Berrien County, Michigan.
These stairs lead to and from the Canopy Walkway at the Galien River County Park in New Buffalo Township, Berrien County, Michigan.
The view from the top of the Canopy Walkway at Myakka River State Park.
Ok, I never flew a kite, so I don't really know how high they go. But this vantage point seemed high, although it's only about 100' above the ground. High for Florida. Higher than the trees. A lot higher.
The Myakka River is in the background.
The 275 meter long canopy walkway is one of Sacha Lodge's attractions. You're able to explore the rainforest 30m up high in the treetops!
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Inside view of the 40 m high tree tower at the end of the treetop walk in the Bavarian forest, southern Germany.
The treetop walk is more than a kilometer long, and - outside the tower - leads up to 26 m of height.