Yes, if you can call the above rapids, then we do have them in Tampa. At Hillsborough River State Park. According to the Florida State Park website, these are Class II rapids. I visited for the first time in mid-June after several days of heavy rain.
The elevated bridge that crosses the river.
The water in some of the swampier areas of the park looked like tea.
Lots of beautiful old trees along the trails.
The park’s purpose it to preserve the “real Florida”. It was hot, muggy and buggy in June and that’s exactly the real Florida. I had 2 layers of DEET on and still came home with lots of bug bites. I didn’t see a lot of wildlife the morning I was there. Not like all of the other parks I frequent close by. Very few birds but I’m sure there were lots of snakes hiding. It’s about 45 minutes away from my house so not a long drive but I don’t think I’ll go back until winter (which around here means January).
Wow, I love the elevated wooden bridge, and also the tree shots. Hot, muggy and buggy doesn’t sound like much fun but it paid off with these great photos!
What a lovely area!
My hubby and I canoed down the river years ago. It is a beautiful place!
Very pretty, but those bugs! One part of real Florida I can do without. Still, I want to put this on my list to visit…in the Winter.