Southern Byways

On my brisk bike ride from Redfish Village to WaterColor and Seaside, I past by Grayton State Park.  Since I didn’t have a pressing agenda (I’m at the beach, after all), I decided to was going to explore it. And I’m glad I did.

After paying a $1 entry fee (remember, I was on a bike; it’s $4 for a car), I was taken aback by the park’s natural beauty. I know that I have talked up a blue streak about how pretty and old Florida like this area is, but it really doesn’t sink in until you’re at Grayton State Park.

Since it was getting chilly and the sun was beginning to set, I didn’t get to spend as much time as I wanted here, but enough to take in the scenery.

There are trails accessible to hikers and bikers, fishing opportunities (fresh and salt), as well as kayaking, canoeing and even Yolo boarding on Western Lake. Or you don’t have to do anything at all except for enjoying the surroundings.

You can even stay overnight in cabins, or bring your camper to enjoy the full-facility campground.

photo credits: personal collection