I set out for a place called Ravine Gardens State Park outside Palatka, FL. This allowed me to set a route through the Ocala National Forest via FL-19, which for Florida isn't a bad ride. It really didn't matter what route it was since the roads in Florida are substandard compared to what I am used to, but at least I *am* riding.
Along the way I passed a couple of rolling road blocks -- you know the "loud pipes save lives" crowd. There were two sets of them and both in groups of about 10 bikes per and all riding side by side.
Yeesh! I just don't get it. There *are* a -few- people I know that I will ride next to (even though it limits my escape options), but to ride IN a group *that* size AND side by side ... not my cuppa tea!
I managed to find the park without incident, but was a bit disappointed due to the expectation of the park's name I thought it would be more garden-like. I hiked a couple of the trails, but never found any "garden" areas. Although I didn't find the garden, I did find the spring that cut the ravine that gave the park its name.
Ed took some great photos of the Ravine Gardens State Park in Florida.
Other recommended roads ...
- A1A is a good road too because of the scenery.
- US 17 is one of those quiet roads that only has a few small towns on it, so there is very little traffic and even less law enforcement
| About The Author | |
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| Ed's a fellow Honda V4 owner, but lately has been seen riding his 600cc Suzuki Bandit, or even his dad's Harley Davidson. This is his first contribution to The ATGATT Rat. |  |
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