Spanish Mossy Oak, Griffis Fish Camp, Fargo, Georgia

For scale, the top of Kennel's rack is just over 7 ft. (2.13 M). That old live oak shading Kennel, covered in Spanish moss, must be at least 50 ft. (15 M)!

Alligator, Mullet Pond, Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

I almost stepped in front of this alligator's mouth. There was no fence between us; he was about 6 ft. away. Glad I left my snack-size dogs in the car.

Unsolved Mystery, Atalaya, Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

What's *this* all about then, eh ...? I'm pretty sure doors to all off-limit rooms were locked today at Atalaya Castle.

Sunset Over Mullet Pond, Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

After more than two weeks (or three?) without seeing the sun, I'm ecstatic to be out of the forest and by the sunny sea at Huntington Beach State Park.