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Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park: December 2022 Retreat

Pictures and videos of short hikes and the gardens at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park during my December 2022 Retreat.

 

Drive into Alfred B Maclay Gardens State Park, to the garden parking area

 

Stop and visit Alfred B Maclay Gardens State Park

 
 

December blooms at Maclay Gardens State Park

Photos of pink flowers.

 
 

Hike with me along a flower lined path at Maclay Gardens

 
 


Accessibility at Maclay Gardens State Park

 
 

Pictures of brick paved path. It might be accessible to some with mobility devices, however there are still steps, it doesn’t reach all of the garden areas, and there are hills and steep inclines.

 
 

Secret garden at Maclay Gardens

 
 

Pictures of circular garden enclosed by a vine covered wall, overlooking a reflection pond with palm tress on either side, and a lake in the distance. A picture of Darby having to duck to enter the garden. A white bloom.

 
 

Turtle sunning itself at Black Pond at Maclay Gardens

 
 

Old growth oak at Maclay Gardens

 

Picture of Darby standing in front of a large oak tree. Darby is 6 feet tall for comparison. Diameter of tree is approximately 8-10 feet across.

 
 

Wildlife at Maclay Gardens

 

baby gator (same in both images, one is zoomed in)

 
 

Wandering aimlessly at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

 

picture of my meandering around the garden area of Maclay Gardens

 
 

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