March 18 – 20, 2016
DAYS 38 & 39
Oscar Scherer is one of the campgrounds where we have tried, for a few years, to get a reservation. We finally got “lucky” for two nights. Right from the start it was a “lemon”. Site #95 is not a “pet friendly” site. It is on an alligator creek. There are no other sites available, so the Park Ranger allowed us to stay, with the promise to keep E T inside the RV when at the site. Other than that she was welcome, on a six foot or less leash, everywhere else in the park, except the Osprey Lake Beach. The problem is her scent. It attracts alligators. She is big enough where the alligators should not bother her. The problem is if a small child plays in the area of her scent, it could get attacked.
David had to do some fancy finagling to get our RV into the site. It is huge, but the road in front is loaded with trees and low hanging branches. From the road, the ground is all downhill, straight on down to the alligator creek. David pulled forward as close to the road as possible from the creek. E T may not be a desirable size for an alligator, but we know how sweet she is!
Oscar Scherer is a beautiful park with lots to offer. We got lucky the night we arrived, there was a Ranger talk on Things To Do in the Park, including seeing an American Bald Eagles Family nesting. A birding expert would be setting up a scope the next day from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 at the nesting area. This was thrilling. There is a female, a male and one known fledgling in the nest. We were actually watching when the adults switched places from guarding the nest to foraging for food.
There are biking and hiking trails from 1/4 mile to 10 plus miles. There is a handicap accessible kayak launch and even a butterfly garden.
E T’s Favorite Spot!
Another good time had by all!
Next Stop … Koreshan Historic State Park in Estero, Florida