Called the Pa-Hay-Okee or River of Grass by the local Seminole tribe. It's 97km/60mi wide and flows so slowly that I couldn't see the water moving, draining Florida's main lake into the state's southern coast. Ecologically it's fascinating, with like 4m/12ft of elevation gain across it representing multiple ecosystems linked to how much water persists throughout the year. In the Rockies the ecosystems change every 300m/1000ft, here it's whether the water is at your ankle or your knee.

Highly recommended. It's remarkable.

  • Red_Sunshine_Over_Florida [he/him]
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    1 year ago

    I agree. I even felt a profound sadness when they cleared a lot near my neighborhood recently. Those trees were there forever and they just took them all out in a day and a half. Just no regard for nature. They want to turn the whole state into a giant strip mall.