When we got back to Orlando it was sunny and 75oF, leaving the 5oF cold in Cleveland. We headed to Lithia Springs a Hillsborough County Park which is east of Tampa. We had lots of grocery shopping to do and didn’t get to our camp until 4 PM on New Year’s Eve. We were not sure if the camp would be full or not but were pleasantly surprised that they had many campsites available including one of the best ones #41 right on the Alafia River which was low due to lack of any rain.
However the very next day the temperatures dropped to near record lows in the 30’s and high barely reaching 50oF. We plan to stay here 11 days to paddle the river and bike on the concrete bike paths all over Fish Hawk Ranch, a planned housing community.
The trails connect right to our campground and are routed through the beautiful natural areas and the many ponds in the development. However it’s TOO COLD. Today it is raining, so maybe the river will come up, and by the weekend it is finally supposed to warm up.
Here is what these trails look like. Sand Hill Cranes here, but lots of birds and wildlife are near the trails. Here is what these trails look like. Sand Hill Cranes here, but lots of birds and wildlife are near the trails.
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That place looks beautiful! Hope it's warming up for you guys. It finally warmed up here but now it's all icy snow. :(
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Sorry to hear the freezing temps are affecting you all the way in FL. It is warming up here, we are expecting 34 degrees today and 55 by Thursday. Now everyone is freaking out about flooding as all the ice and snow are sure to melt quickly. Since we are experiencing a warm up I'd imagine you will too. I hope you both are feeling good and can get out and enjoy the nice weather. Love and miss you both.
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