Whenever I drive through Santa Rosa Beach, along scenic Highway 30A, I pass a sign, “for trail parking.” Until today, I thought that was for the bike trail that runs parallel to the highway. My daughter and I are planning a day-long bike ride soon, so I decided to check out the site.
To my surprise, it wasn’t for bikers, it was for hikers. I found a new trail! I need to put together some sort of guide. Some of the trails I’ve hiked are designated state park trails, some are listed on national greenway trails and others, are local parks. This one, Longleaf Pine Greenway Trail, is an eight-mile linear trail. I didn’t hike the entire length, but did get in over three miles.
Next time, I’ll take my furkids with me. It’s pet-friendly and an easy hike.
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(Photos shot with a Nikon D60, using an 18-55mm, 55-200mm, 20mm f/2.8 wide-angle, 50mm f/1.8 prime lens, and/or iPhone4)
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What a beautiful trail, Tara! I would be tempted to taste the wild grapes 😀 Happy Week to you!
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Sometimes I’m tempted too. The only thing that stops me, is that I’m not 100% sure those are really wild grapes.
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My husband could tell you if they were wild grapes or not. He knows all about that junk, and what is safe to eat in the woods. Did you know you can also eat the leaves of wild grape plants? I haven’t tried them yet.
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What a nature your have near by! Do you normally meet other people when hiking?
Have a good week ahead!
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Such a beautiful place. You are so talented at capturing the beauty around you!
Have a great week!
🙂
Traci
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Viewing your photos is almost like being there. Thanks for sharing.
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You really captured the beauty of that place. I feel at peace just visualizing a walk there. Thanks.
BB
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What is the pretty thing labelled “fluffy” ?
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I really have no idea. I do know that it’s the remains of a dandelion-type flower.
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If I close my eyes slightly, I can smell the scent of pines near the coast. Beautiful!
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It was such a sweet perfume, almost a cross between vanilla and sage. I stood in the middle of the trail and just breathed it in.
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🙂 like it
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I can almost smell the pine in that last photo! What a great place to hike!
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I was very happy to find this new trail. I will definitely return for a longer hike.
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Great work all over the blog !
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