Franklin Lake
Big Thicket Preserve
August 1, 2004
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Franklin Lake lived up to expectations for a great summer
paddle. The cypress slough provided the opportunity to paddle for miles
under the shade of cypress and tupelo trees. |
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The boat ramp is gravel with the room for several small boats
to be launched. The water was at normal level for the summer months with
little rain. You can find 8-10 feet of water in the main lake and there
are miles of cypress with 4-5 feet of water. It was a great day for bird
watching with a variety of shore and woodland birds. |
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David decided to relax as he paddle down one of the sloughs
with on a light current. |
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Wasps were active in nest that was in a overhanging cypress
tree in the middle of the lake. |
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