Lake June Scrub Forest State Park

 Another day, another motorcycle ride, another State Park!  We're making an effort to visit all of the state parks near us.  This one, like many we have visited, was neat and tidy, and we were the only ones there. 

As with all state parks, I learn a lot by just reading all the signs!  This park has a beautiful low bank waterfront on Lake June, which is one of the largest of the many lakes around Lake Placid in the center of Florida.  

The town of Lake Placid can be seen across the water, but the entire Southwest side of the lake is wild and undeveloped, enclosed inside the park.  The clear water looks shallow and with a sandy bottom.  Tempting for a swim, but the possibility of alligators and snakes keeps me swimming in the pool.

We saw a lot of birds, and some evidence of feral pigs rooting in the mowed areas at the park, but no signs of other animals.

When riding a motorcycle, you can't be too concerned about fashion, and I've begun collecting hats to cover my "helmet hair".

Lake Placid, Florida

We decided to start the new year right with a motorcycle ride.  This time we headed into the middle of Florida to the Lake Placid area.  There are several lakes clustered together just north of Lake Okeechobee.  

One of several pothole lakes that surround Lake Placid, Lake Clay, and Lake June.

Many canals connect the lakes and provide access to the lakes from property not directly on a lake.

Motorized craft are allowed on the larger lakes, and public launch areas provide access at several spots.

Many fishermen, jet skis, and water skiers were on Lake June today.  It is always amazing to us to be in shorts and swimming outside on a sunny day in January.

Several buildings in town sport huge murals.  A book containing pictures of all the murals and clues to hidden images in the murals can be purchased for $3.

If you want a bird's eye view of "Lake Placid, the Calladium Capital of the World", you can take the elevator to the top of the tower.