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Saturday, March 19, 2011

Here we are~ Wilderness RV Park Estates…

Howdee all,

Here we are…Wilderness rv park_024

We are in the Ocala National Forest for a few days or longer~haven't decided yet how long we will stay.

I tried to find a campground in the National Forest or the nearby State Park…but it was a no go~booked solid.

So here we are…at the Wilderness RV Park and Estates~big park~ Monster park really.

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Not the usual park to stay at for us…but it has a few perks..

Walk out the door to the Ocklawaha River.

Where we plan to rent a kayak and check out the river this week~Watch out Gators!Wilderness rv park_005

We chose a spot looking into the forest and away from most of the Motorhomes.

It was foggy this morning

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There is a heated pool~which we have used already..and Jacuzzi..another luxury. We have used the exercise room..and I plan on using it on days we aren't hiking.

Need to loose that 10 pounds that menopause, bad eating habits and lack of exercise has kept on..

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There are a few nice water features in the park~though, I have only seen one Great Egret in the water…Wilderness rv park_014We have seen and heard other birds from the park..Wilderness rv park_017

Yesterday in the evening I saw a Swallow-tailed Kite fly overhead.

At dusk we heard Barred Owls hooting up a storm..

And as I write this post at almost 2pm…an Eastern Screech Owl was calling..Wilderness rv park_022

I will take a walk now to the river and see what I can see…

We will hang out here for what's left of the day~heated pool~Jacuzzi~maybe a little more exercise~Watch the Big Moon Rise…and listen to the Owls again.

Hope you all enjoy the Big MOON!

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17 comments:

  1. beachgrlSaturday, 19 March, 2011

    That looks like a wonderful place and who could not love those perks!

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  2. FeliciaSaturday, 19 March, 2011

    Hey, you're not far from my neck of the woods! I actually drove through Ocala National Forest this morning; I could have passed you and not known it. Sounds like you landed a great place to stay. Hope you keep enjoying it!

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  3. Dawn FineSaturday, 19 March, 2011

    Beachgrl
    It is nice having the pool..its hot here! :O

    Felicia~We will be here maybe a week...come visit..or maybe we can meet somewhere :)

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  4. A New England LifeSaturday, 19 March, 2011

    It looks so nice and warm where you are. Enjoy! Send the Herons back if you think of it. I miss them.

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  5. KevinSaturday, 19 March, 2011

    Love the Ocklawaha! Good paddling there - hope you'l make it out to Juniper or Alexander Springs - awesome stuff. Silver Glen is great, too. :)

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  6. GaelynSaturday, 19 March, 2011

    Wow, that park is Huge. You could get lost. Good thing they gave you a map. ;)

    Paddling sounds like fun. Watch out for those gators.

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  7. UnknownSunday, 20 March, 2011

    Oh my goodness so much to see and do there. I would be picking a spot away from everyone else too. I can't wait to see what kind of fun you'll have here Dawn. :)

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  8. Appalachian LadySunday, 20 March, 2011

    Looks like you are making the best of that place. I need to lose about 10 lbs. too and joined a private weight-loss blog to help. If you're interested in joining let me know.

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  9. Kerri FarleySunday, 20 March, 2011

    Looks like a nice place :) And nice to have perks like those :)

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  10. diane-j-mSunday, 20 March, 2011

    Understand not being able to get into state parks. Must plan way ahead:(

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  11. UnknownSunday, 20 March, 2011

    What a beautiful place! And a heated pool and Jacuzzi..Ahhhh!! Enjoy!

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  12. Harold StiverSunday, 20 March, 2011

    Swallow-tailed Kite, eh. That sounds pretty good.

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  13. AnonymousMonday, 21 March, 2011

    LOL! Watch out gators? Watch out, Dawn!!!

    That place looks huge, indeed! Use bug spray.

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  14. JMonday, 21 March, 2011

    What an interesting life you lead!

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  15. AnonymousMonday, 21 March, 2011

    even if it's more commercial than your usual haunts, you've found the portal back out to the wilds.

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  16. Kathie BrownMonday, 21 March, 2011

    Saw the Big Moon. Sorry you could not get into the National Park. Sure sounds like you have made the best of it.

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  17. Dawn FineThursday, 24 March, 2011

    Thanks everyone for stopping by..

    I have really been enjoying the heated pool. After a day of hiking its nice to float in the warm pool.
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    Kevin~We did go to both springs..real nice..

    So far we are having a great time in Ocala National Forest!

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