Originally the Killearn Plantation, the family Maclay donated the land and existing buildings to the State. \240

While walking the dogs, we wondered if the park had alligators. \240Eventually, we came upon this sign, which answered our question.

The palms grow abundantly under the tall oaks. \240

Ozzie is so happy to scratch his back on the grass, and Dashie was equally as happy to lay in the sun-baked sand.

The island, a long stretch of a berm, has seashells everywhere. \240We stand with our toes in the surf, and more shells appear. \240I picked up some beauties for my Mom.

Our selfie attempt. \240The boys were not accomodating.

Seashells in the foreground and the boys anxious to get off leash, but I really took the photo because of Jim's worship of the sea.

I walked along the rising tide, which would splash over my feet and drain back into the ocean at the lowest point.

Pelicans, seagulls and pipers are constant companions.