We moved a little farther south in hopes of getting warmer temps, but no such luck. Paynes Prairie is the states first preserve (1971) and is now designated as a National Natural Landmark. The prairie itself is a 15 square mile basin which provides a habitat for many different wildlife including bison, wild horses, alligators and more than 270 species of birds. Again, we had a wonderful campsite (All parks have electric and water hookup. A few have sewer uphook a well.) The restroom facilites are extremely nice and clean. It was at this park that we saw an eagles nest and an eagle as well as woodpeckers, blue herons and sandhill cranes.
We also explored the historic town of Micanopy. It is the first inland town and the first US town in Florida. Due to skirmished with the Seminole Indians, Fort Difiance was built in Micanopy in the 1830's. It was evacuated and burned in 1836. Fort Micanopy was established in 1837, closed in 1843 and reopened off and on until 1856. The town today consists of 38 buildings on the National Register of Historic places. Lots of antique shops, other stores and a great cafe that serves delicious Cuban Sandwiches.
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