Something to Think About the Next Time You're Tromping Around Fort Fisher

From the Channel 11 ABC Eyewitness News (Wilmington, N.C.) "Alligator caught sunbathing at  North Carolina beach."

A five foot alligator took itself a beach break earlier this week.  

Brandi Anderson took a few pictures of it sunbathing Sunday at Fort Fisher.

Park rangers at Fort Fisher said alligators are a fairly common sight along the shore, especially during warmer months of the year.

They said that the best thing to do if you encounter it is not to attempt petting it.   Actually, no.  Give the gator plenty of space and let them enjoy their time in the sun.

--Old B-Gator

Fort Zachary Taylor-- Part 5: It's Also About Key West's Best Beach

The Department of the Interior turned Fort Zachary Taylor over to the state of Florida in 1976 and in 1985 the Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park opened.  It is the southernmost state park in the continental United States.

Before visiting, you should go to this site:  floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/fort-zachary-taylor-historic-state-park for updates on operations and information about events, including weekly Civil War reenactments at the site.

And at fortzacharytaylor.com/beach, you'll discover that the 54-acre park also boasts "Key West's best beach" for  swimming, snorkeling, fishing, and picnicking.  Or, simply sit back and enjoy one of Key West's fabulous sunsets that it is so famous for.

--Old B-Runner