Woods Bay State Natural Area - October 1, 2009 - Member Trip Report

Hike Name:	Woods Bay State Natural Area
Country:	United States
State:	South Carolina
Trip Rating:
Trip Date:	October 1, 2009
Duration:	2 hours
Trail Conditions:	Excellent
Trail Traffic:	None
Trip Weather:	Sunny
Trip Winds:	None
Trip Precipitation:	None
Trip Temperature:	High: 41-50, Low: 41-50 degrees Fahrenheit
Trip Report:	I spent a couple hours at Woods Bay and was thrilled with the diversity of the place. A full day could easily be spent here. One of the most interesting features of the Natural Area is the boardwalk, which spans a nice section of blackwater. Bowfins, a prehistoric fish species, were very active as they rose to the surface to gulp oxygen into their air bladders. I was amazed to see a fish species surviving so well in truly anaerobic waters. I did not see any alligators, but they are present. This Natural Area is very well cared for and exceptionally clean. As a note, there are no garbage cans. Users are asked to carry out anything they bring in.

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