The park was already buzzing with activity when we arrived. It seemed a lot of people, and their dogs, had the same idea as us! We headed out on the nature trail and realized we had most of the trail to ourselves, at least at the start of our little hike. We hiked down to the Loxahatchee River and then around through the scrub pine forest.
We have visited Jonathan Dickinson several times but this time, we learned a little more about the park's history. The land that is now the State Park was once Camp Murphy, a top-secret radar school during World War II! At the time, more than 6,000 service personnel were stationed at the camp, which was active from 1942 - 1944. Who knew we were hiking through some big history while in the park?!?
We always enjoy our visits to Jonathan Dickinson State Park. What fun things did you do this weekend?
That looks like a pawsome park to hike in.
ReplyDeleteOh I do so wish I was there wiv you, that looks a pawsome place fur walkies
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Princess Leah xxx
that was a super place you showed to me Dr. Oz... I would love to walk there with you... and the mama would love to wear shorts&t-shirt.... oh how we miss the sun...
ReplyDeleteI hate radar. It shows where I've been flying.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a beautiful day for a hike
ReplyDeleteLily & Edward
OMD OZ... you do live a FABULOUS life... going to such Grand and Exciting Places. WE are VERY happy that you take US along with you so WE can enjoy some of the Beauty and Stuffs.
ReplyDeleteWe often run into other peeps with dogs in the mornings. That looks like a great place to walk.
ReplyDeletebeautiful park! We were freezing this weekend lol DakotasDen
ReplyDeleteWe didn't have a holiday on Monday, so it was just a normal two dayer. Mom was really busy with things both days, so not much happened. Your hike looked fun.
ReplyDeleteThat is another gorgeous place to walk! OMD! Did you see that ginormous alligator someone filmed on social media? Wowzers!
ReplyDeleteOz look at you taking Dog Dad on a nice walk. I hope he was obedient.
ReplyDeleteHugs madi your bfff
You always get to go to the bestest parks, Oz!! That looks beautiful!!
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Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo
it has been too cold here to do anything outside but try to get our business done
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a lot of fun, Oz! You sure discover the most interesting places around Florida!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great place to take a hike!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful park!
ReplyDeleteMonty, Harlow, and Ramble
I so agree, long weekends are best spent outdoors, weather permitting ;-)
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a great place to explore!
ReplyDeleteCammie!