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Title: Big Cypress in July Post by: Anoriginal on July 24, 2008, 04:54:47 PM Went to my camp this past weekend to mow, trim and cut up several dead trees killed by the last hurricane and last year's fires. It was extremely hot and very very wet. I should have taken more pics but, you get the general idea.
Had a great time. Owning a camp in the middle of the swamp isn't an easy thing. From the hard road to the camp it takes 3+ hours on the buggies. But I love every minute of it. ;) (http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b313/Anoriginal/glades1.jpg) (http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b313/Anoriginal/glades10.jpg) (http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b313/Anoriginal/glades11.jpg) (http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b313/Anoriginal/glades12.jpg) (http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b313/Anoriginal/glades13.jpg) (http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b313/Anoriginal/glades14.jpg) (http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b313/Anoriginal/glades2.jpg) (http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b313/Anoriginal/glades3.jpg) (http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b313/Anoriginal/glades4.jpg) (http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b313/Anoriginal/glades5.jpg) (http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b313/Anoriginal/glades6.jpg) (http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b313/Anoriginal/glades7.jpg) (http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b313/Anoriginal/glades8.jpg) (http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b313/Anoriginal/glades9.jpg) Title: Re: Big Cypress in July Post by: IXIswamperIXI on July 24, 2008, 04:57:11 PM looked like a good ride :)
Title: Re: Big Cypress in July Post by: Slo Poke on July 24, 2008, 05:07:06 PM GORGEOUS!!!! 3hrs from the road though..dont get bitten by anything or ur screwed!!!
cool pics....god, i love my home state! Title: Re: Big Cypress in July Post by: Busta Nutt on July 24, 2008, 05:18:15 PM i wanna go ;D
Title: Re: Big Cypress in July Post by: AintSkeered on July 24, 2008, 05:37:37 PM Lot's of water, but, looks shallow and hard bottom. Are there areas on the authorized trails which are too deep for ATVs this time of year? I've had my Big Cypress OHV license and ATV inspection permits for the past two years, but, still haven't ventured out there.
Title: Re: Big Cypress in July Post by: Anoriginal on July 24, 2008, 06:23:37 PM It is very very deep right now. Way too deep for an ATV. About mid to late November it starts to dry up for ATVs but it's not much fun if you like to go fast and horse around. 15mph speed limit thats pretty heavily enforced, etc. We use the bikes to run into camp for short weekend trips when we don't have many people going. Makes the trip a bit quicker and it's a TON easier on fuel verses pulling a buggy down there.
Also, the park is closed to all ORV use until August 1. The only exception being land owners with a special use permit allowing them to travel directly to and from camp only. It is a beautiful place for sure!! ;D Title: Re: Big Cypress in July Post by: AintSkeered on July 24, 2008, 07:17:04 PM Thanks, I've little interest in spoiling the only legal place to ride down here by racing, horsing around and digging mud holes. The main problem is that I believe annual permits must be renewed in January. That means you pay for a permit which reallistically allows you only a few months per year to ride(due to flooding). Big Cypress Preserve effectively controls environmental impact from ATVs and proves that the WMAs(closed to ATVs) can also be effectively managed.
Title: Re: Big Cypress in July Post by: gery350 on July 25, 2008, 01:57:49 PM in my next life i want to be you. ;D
awesome camp and pics. Title: Re: Big Cypress in July Post by: Chillinthemost on July 25, 2008, 02:09:46 PM I hear that really strange things go on at that camp.
Title: Re: Big Cypress in July Post by: Anoriginal on July 25, 2008, 02:13:02 PM I hear that really strange things go on at that camp. You should have been there. Brent's not as orally talented as you are. Jerron drank your share of beer and we even had a few Natty Lites. Title: Re: Big Cypress in July Post by: wilburz on August 14, 2008, 12:21:05 PM I love Natty's! Looks like a nice place.
Title: Re: Big Cypress in July Post by: backwoods boy on August 16, 2008, 08:22:19 PM looks like mosquito hell but most of florida is
Title: Re: Big Cypress in July Post by: Palmettobay_recon on August 16, 2008, 11:01:40 PM I would kill to have a camp like that. That's awesome. Looks like a good time.
Title: Re: Big Cypress in July Post by: Anoriginal on August 18, 2008, 10:02:58 AM I would kill to have a camp like that. That's awesome. Looks like a good time. Thank you. We enjoy it very much. It took a lot of work to find it and purchase it. We always have a great time there. Title: Re: Big Cypress in July Post by: foreman1 on August 24, 2008, 08:26:47 PM Waters almost a foot higher than last week due to TS Fay.
Hope the water doesnt get any higher. Title: Re: Big Cypress in July Post by: JackL on August 24, 2008, 10:30:12 PM Great pics. When it starts to dry up and cool off next month I would sure like to take a ride out to that there camp of yours ;)
Title: Re: Big Cypress in July Post by: Anoriginal on August 25, 2008, 10:09:14 AM Great pics. When it starts to dry up and cool off next month I would sure like to take a ride out to that there camp of yours ;) Definitely! You and Keeter both! We'll have a great time I am sure. :) |