FL2004 -- Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge

By luck, we found Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge. Estalbished in 1903 by Teddy Roosevelt, it was the first national refuge in the country. Among the obvious scenic surroundings, the raised walkway across the swamp is engraved with the names and establishment dates of each of the other NWRs around the country.

National Historic Site marker. . .

. . .park marker speaking of the the birth of the National Wildlife Refuge System and the start of wildlife conservation. . .

. . .distant egrets sitting on the side of the pond. . .

. . .palm tree in the breeze. . .

. . .just a random egret looking for food in the pond. . .

. . .swampland beneith the walkway. . .

. . .the sun over the refuge. . .

. . .the actual Pelican Island.

FL2004 -- Around Cape Canaveral

Some random shots from the Cape Canaveral, Florida beach shorline we found while we driving and walking around.

My shadow on the walkway. . .

. . .one of the Disney Cruise Line Ships tied up to the docks. . .

. . .waves crashing with ships in the distance. . .

. . .random guls following me around.

Snow Around Denton

Along with the Fort, all of Denton County was also burried in the freak snowstorm. These shots were taken when i got out to explore.

University of North Texas was burried. . .

. . .somebody has a sense of humor. . .

. . .UNT Clocktower covered with snow. . .

. . .snow covered UNT trees. . .

. . .Old Denton County Courthouse. dusted with the snow . .

. . .streets were slick, but not really icy since the concrete didnt have time to cool. . .

. . . snow covered railroad tracks in rural Denton County. . .

. . . still more snow. . .

. . .Denton County countryside was covered in snow blanketed trees and fences and ponds. . .

. . . the Greenbelt Corridor Park on Lake Ray Roberts was peacefully covered. . .

. . .as well as the Lake Ray Roberts Damn.