When I am in Florida, I am constantly amazed and intrigued by all of the nature areas and every time I pass a sign, I feel the need to stop and explore a bit. Among the many types of nature areas are Florida birding trails, WMAs (Wildlife Management Areas), Conservation Areas, boat ramps that are actually little parks, Wilderness areas, state parks and state forests. So, when I have the opportunity, I stop and investigate a little although I have to admit to being just a bit intimidated by the thoughts of running into wild pigs, bears and snakes if I venture too far into the wilds. So, I just check things out and try to leave a little memento of my visit.
I accessed the Salt Lake WMA from a sign pointing to it on Route 46 down Turpentine Road.
When you reach this intersection...
Park in the parking area right across the road.
If you want to do some exploring after you find the box, check out the map on the kiosk.
From there, turn to your left and walk behind this gate.
Take the road about 50 feet...
then take the first left onto a grassy trail.
Before you reach the grassy field, you should see a palm jutting out further than the other trees on the left side. When you reach that palm, turn around and take about 15 steps back the way you had just walked. You should end up beside a slash pine about 10 steps off trail. This pine is surrounded by 5 palm trees.
Check the backside of the pine that is about six steps behind the pine tree for Stephen King.
This stamp was previously used at the 2018 Night Owls Return to LLBean Event.
