Ghost crab feeds along the seashore of Johnson Beach in the Perdido Key Area of the Gulf Islands National Seashore. Ghost crabs common shore crabs in tropical and subtropical regions throughout the world, inhabiting deep burrows in the intertidal zone. They are generalist scavengers and predators of small animals. The name "ghost crab" derives from their nocturnality and their generally pale coloration. Gulf Islands National Seashore offers recreation opportunities and preserves natural and historic resources along the Gulf of Mexico barrier islands of Florida and Mississippi. Some islands along the Alabama coast were originally considered for inclusion, but none is part of the National Seashore. The protected regions include mainland areas and parts of seven islands. The color of the sand in the region is exceptionally white. The Florida District of the seashore features offshore barrier islands with sparkling white quartz sand beaches (along miles of undeveloped land), historic fortifications, and nature trails. Mainland features near Pensacola, Florida, include the Naval Live Oaks Reservation, beaches, and military forts. All Florida areas are accessible by automobile. The Mississippi District of the seashore features natural beaches, historic sites, wildlife sanctuaries, islands accessible only by boat, bayous, nature trails, picnic areas, and campgrounds. The Davis Bayou Area is the only portion of the National Seashore in Mississippi that is accessible by automobile. Petit Bois, Horn, East Ship, West Ship (location of Fort Massachusetts), and Cat islands are accessible only by boat. The 4,080 acres Gulf Islands Wilderness offers special protection, within the seashore, to parts of Petit Bois Island and Horn Island, Mississippi. Four visitor centers, staffed by National Park personnel, are located within Gulf Islands National Seashore.—Wikipedia
Seen outside of Gator Mack's Sports Bar in Lake Wales Florida. The Gator Mack's Sports Bar is part of Camp Mack, a Guy Harvey Lodge, Marina & RV Resort; a ‘fish camp’ for well over 100 years. The camp occupies a high bluff along an oxbow of the Kissimmee River at the eastern edge of Polk County. A pair of wealthy executives with the Coca-Cola Company acquired the land in the early 20th century and created a private retreat for company employees from Tampa.
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park is a natural tourist attraction located in Weeki Wachee, Florida, where underwater performances by "mermaids," women wearing fish tails as well as other fanciful outfits, can be viewed in an aquarium-like setting in the spring of the Weeki Wachee River. A waterpark Buccaneer Bay, Discovery Pointe Wildlife Theater, riverboat rides, kayak, and paddleboard rental are some of the other activities offered at Weeki Wachee Springs. The spring was named "Weeki Wachee" by Seminole Indians, which means "Little Spring" or "Winding River". The attraction was created in 1947 by stunt swimmer and attraction promoter Newt Perry. The Mermaid Theater is embedded in the lime rock of the spring with viewing windows below the surface of the water, to allow visitors to watch the mermaids perform in the spring.—Wikipedia
