So last night, I was checking out my area using the Google Maps in satellite image format. I was noticing some old trails on some state land nearby. So I decided to try to find those paths.
I started off with a quick view of the bay…
These guys seem to be everywhere…
I rode around on pavement for a while. I was disappointed because the access to the trail was at the end of a development that was a closed gate community. Fortunately there was a neighboring property for sale that had an access road to the back of the property that met up with the trail.
The area has a very nice longleaf pine stand, with a well established wire grass understory.
I saw an owl drop down from a tree about here, and swoop across the forest out of sight.
I found some interesting scrap metal deposits out there.
As well as an old building that once was screened in, next to a little pond. I’m guessing it’s a local teen drinking spot now. I found several glass bottles in the area and inside.
It’s been a while since this was used…
I saw a couple owls, and several deer. Including this one…
When I got home, I wanted to give the bike a good cleaning. Some of the mud from the other day was still caked on, and I couldn’t stand that.
So I took the wheels off to get it good and clean again. Things were going well until the wife saw I was using one of her towels…
Panhandle Pedaling 