Photos - Seacrest Jan 14, 2006

[Paula]

There is also a beautiful Cypress Swamp in the middle of Cassine. There is a walking trail going right through it. It reminds me of a very small scale version of the Redwood Forests in California, like the Eleanor Roosevelt Forest or Muir Woods.

Thanks, SJ. Where is Cassine? I really hope we get out and do more exploring this trip.

 

[Smiling JOe]

Thanks, SJ. Where is Cassine? I really hope we get out and do more exploring this trip.

It is directly across the street from One Seagrove Place.

 

[dbuck]

KB, great shots. You are definitely getting the hang of your new camera. I had no idea there were cypress trees in SoWal. I grew up at Reelfoot Lake in Tennessee so I am very familiar with Cypress trees, the lake is full of them. When I saw those trees I thought you had gone to Reelfoot Lake for a visit to watch the eagles. I'll do some exploring the next time I'm in SoWal.

 

[Paula]

I think the black peat that we see on the beaches is from the old cypress forests from ages and ages gone by. Someone may be able to confirm or disconfirm that.

 

[Camp Creek Kid]

I think the black peat that we see on the beaches is from the old cypress forests from ages and ages gone by. Someone may be able to confirm or disconfirm that.

Yes, Paula that is what I've heard too--ancient cypress swamps are the peat.

Great shots KB!! I've actually see a river otter crossing Hwy 98 near the Spicey Noodle, but I've not seen them so close to our neighborhood. How exciting. I have had deer, racoons, opposum, pygmy rattle snakes, coach whip snakes in our yard. A friend ran into an Eastern Diamondback rattlesnake on the golf course. I also think there are some foxes lurking about because we've been missing one of our cats for two weeks . It is very sad. She is very shy so I don't think she would have run away.

 

[Teresa]

There is also a beautiful Cypress Swamp in the middle of Cassine. There is a walking trail going right through it. It reminds me of a very small scale version of the Redwood Forests in California, like the Eleanor Roosevelt Forest or Muir Woods.

I've walked through the Cypress Swamp at Cassine - it's really beautiful, and hidden away, but just across from the beach! very nice to see a miniature cypress swamp in Sowal!

I haven't seen the other at camp creek though... will have to look for it! ;-)

 

[Teresa]

I also think there are some foxes lurking about because we've been missing one of our cats for two weeks . It is very sad. She is very shy so I don't think she would have run away.

CCK - I'm so sorry to hear about your cat! not knowing must be the worst.

 

[Smiling JOe]

I've walked through the Cypress Swamp at Cassine - it's really beautiful, and hidden away, but just across from the beach! very nice to see a miniature cypress swamp in Sowal!

I haven't seen the other at camp creek though... will have to look for it! ;-)

There is another walk-thru Cypress Swamp in Cypress Dunes, located at the Western end of 30-A. There are plenty of Cypress stands in SoWal. You just have to open your eyes and explore off the beaten paths. Not much smells better than a stand of Cypress trees.

 

[Paula]

Looks like the theme for our next trip will be explore, explore, explore... This thread is an inspiration!

 

[lindatat]

Katieblue, you have a great eye - really enjoy your photos!