Blue Hole Natural Park|
This park has a lot to offer. Adjacent to a parking area, steps lead to the pool that gives the park its name (not to be confused with the other Blue Hole on Lighthouse Reef). Back in geological time, the pool itself was a stretch of underground river cave, but it lost its cover when the roof collapsed. Since the Hummingbird Highway was built, it has been a favorite swimming spot, with refreshing cold water. If you have a snorkel, bring it so you can peer down into the eerie blue cavern where the water comes from. The stream carries on about 40 yards before descending down a siphon through an echoing cave full of bats (and a few Cliff Swallows in the winter months), and later on re- emerges to join the Caves Branch River. The park has a small trail network, particularly well for birding because the forest canopy is low. The rich forest contains a wealth of bromeliads, mosses and ferns. The other park features which offers a respite from the heat is St. Herman's Cave. It's another part of lattice of sink holes, caverns and creeks that riddle the area. The park is very easy to reach, set right next to the Hummingbird Highway so come and enjoy this experience with us!!! |
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