No grand and glorious vistas for SCENIC WEEKENDS this time ... just these pictures from Caloosahatchie Creeks Nature preserve, which is right next door to our RV Park. Thanks to Gemma for hosting and to Mary who hosts MOSAIC MONDAY, where this post is also linked.
We don't ever seem to see much wildlife in this preserve, although we know there are birds and we can see signs of animal life too.
But it's a lovely bonus to have this quiet and shady retreat within easy walking distance. Especially when we're been too busy to visit other beautiful places. (I do need my frequent scenic fixes!)
Love all the scenic varieties of green! Really beautiful! It is strange! There is no theme for this week's Scenic Weekends meme, yet so far we have all opted to post scenic greens!
Posted by: Gemma Wiseman | February 01, 2013 at 12:46 PM
Glorious variety of greenery!
Posted by: HAZEL | February 01, 2013 at 12:48 PM
ferns and moss are not sights i get here. enjoyed them. :)
Posted by: TexWisGirl | February 01, 2013 at 12:50 PM
Amazingly tropical - could have been taken in far north Queensland (FNQ) up Cairns way,(even areas around Brisbane, the Gold or Sunshine Coasts), Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Bali or Thailand. Looks like you have the best of two Worlds to enjoy.
Cheers
Colin (Brisbane. Australia)
Posted by: Colin Huggins | February 01, 2013 at 01:59 PM
Ferns and moss, two of my favorites. Might you ever see an alligator there? I'm afraid to hear the answer. ha ha
Posted by: donna | February 01, 2013 at 02:11 PM
I love the looks of Spanish moss, old man's beard.....
Posted by: joannemo@comcast.net | February 01, 2013 at 02:43 PM
Lovely scenes, Sallie! I love the tree with the pretty moss. Looks like a beautiful place to visit, especially of there were no crowds! Have a happy weekend!
Posted by: Eileen | February 01, 2013 at 02:44 PM
Looks grand to me. I love the lush look of the reserve.
Posted by: Carver | February 01, 2013 at 03:01 PM
Caloosahatchie is a fun word to pronounce. It's so pretty there, too! With the palms, fern, and moss it sorta looks like my neck of the woods. :)
Posted by: Gail | February 01, 2013 at 05:45 PM
That long hanging moss reminds me of Tarzan ropes.
Posted by: Gaelyn | February 01, 2013 at 09:26 PM
Lovely to see all that greenery, Sallie. A great mosaic and I'm impressed with the name Caloosahatchie. wondering where it originated.
Posted by: Hildred | February 01, 2013 at 09:45 PM
Love moss and ferns. Fascinated with the name Caloosahatchie and wondering about its origins too.
Posted by: eastcoastlife | February 01, 2013 at 10:05 PM
Just google.
Here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caloosahatchee_River
Colin
Posted by: Colin Huggins | February 01, 2013 at 10:42 PM
Oops, I see it didn't appear, anyhow just google
"Caloosahatchie and wondering about its origins too" - it is all there and quite interesting.
Colin
Posted by: Colin Huggins | February 01, 2013 at 11:48 PM
Beautiful ! A complete other vegetation we have over here !
Posted by: Gattina | February 02, 2013 at 12:16 AM
Everyone has their own playground or paradise.
You have yours, and I have mine.
Posted by: Rainfield (雨田 Malaysia） | February 02, 2013 at 12:47 AM
This reminds me that I want to plant some ferns this year if I am able to..
Posted by: Rambling Woods | February 02, 2013 at 11:46 AM
You're lucky to have such open landscape so near you, Sallie. Have you ever tried to say "Caloosahatchie" fast 3X?
Posted by: Barb | February 02, 2013 at 02:58 PM
So lush and beautiful! And warm....!
Posted by: SandyCarlson | February 02, 2013 at 06:47 PM
It's always a great pleasure to have beautiful places where walking just around the corner !
Posted by: Annie | February 03, 2013 at 08:51 AM
Wonderful images from the nature.
Posted by: Rajesh | February 03, 2013 at 03:13 PM
All the greenery looks wonderful for Mosaic Mon ~ It snowed in MA today ~ Love the green!
Excellent photography ^_^
Carol of: (A Creative Harbor) ^_^
Posted by: Carol and artmusedog ^_^ | February 03, 2013 at 03:51 PM
I am waiting for the days to get cooler so we can go walking out in the bush again. Lovely mosaic. Have a wonderful week. I am linking up to you through Mosaic Monday.
Posted by: Life Images by Jill | February 03, 2013 at 03:58 PM
You have some beautiful ferns. Valerie
Posted by: Valerie | February 03, 2013 at 04:37 PM
The preserve is lush with undergrowth, thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Lavender Cottage | February 03, 2013 at 05:35 PM
A beautiful and restful place. So many shades and textures of green.
Posted by: Lorrie | February 04, 2013 at 09:38 AM
Very pretty and the Spanish Moss hanging from the trees, beautiful~
Posted by: Mary Howell Cromer | February 05, 2013 at 05:13 AM
What a lovely place to be, sit and just meditate. Have a nice day Sallie!
Posted by: Prem | February 08, 2013 at 12:30 PM
Really beautiful! I have been enjoying your other posts too. All lovely!
Posted by: DeniseinVA | February 20, 2013 at 04:49 PM