The Wandering Disciple

The Florida sun makes for a great day to stroll the boardwalk at Alligator Creek Preserve. The preserve features plenty of wetlands which makes the boardwalk a handy way to get out and enjoy the trails.  Located where the saltwater marsh and freshwater marsh meet, the Alligator Creek Preserve features two trails encompassing almost three miles of hiking opportunity. The park is part of the Charlotte Harbor State Park and is a partnership between the Florida State Parks and the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center.  Taken: October 1, 2011 at Alligator Creek Preserve (Punta Gorda, FL)

A spider spins a web along the hiking trail at Alligator Creek Preserve. The preserve located outside Punta Gorda is Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center and encompasses 30,000 acres of wilderness and 4 miles of hiking trails. (Photo: October 1, 2011)

A hawks sits on a branch along the trail at Alligator Creek Preserve. Established in 1987, the preserve features four miles of hiking trails and a nature center staffed by the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center. (Photo: October 1, 2011)

A black and yellow argiope spider spins a web along the hiking trail at the Alligator Creek Preserve in Punta Gorda. The preserve has six miles of hiking trails that take you through various ecosystems. (Photo: October 1, 2011)