Withlacoochee River: The name “Withlacoochee” is derived from one of Florida’s Native American tribes, the Creek. It means “Little Big Water”, which makes sense as both floods and droughts have caused the water levels to rise or drop many times over its history. Another meaning is “crooked river”, which accurately describes the twists and turns it makes on its way towards the Gulf of Mexico.
Close to my home is a wondeful small town, New Port Richey, Florida. I’ve shared photos taken in New Port Richey before. Sims Park has been featured in several posts. Last week I stopped by the park early one morning. It was a beautiful spring day with blue skies, mild temperatures, and low humidity. These days are gold because summer in Florida is really hot and humid.

On one side of the park, there is a circular road winding around the Withlacoochee River and Lake Orange. There are lots of trees on the paved path providing shade.

Water views are everywhere.




There are lots of trees with Spanish moss. It is a common sight in southern states bordering the Gulf. (Spanish moss is an epiphytic flowering plant that often grows upon large trees in tropical and subtropical climates.)

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…very verdant!
These towns are always beautiful. I love the water in them.
Cruisin Paul
I agree being water whether a lake, river, or ocean makes life better.
Beautiful photos. Looks like a lovely park. I’ve always been intrigued with Spanish moss!
Lovely Shots.
Happy Easter to you too ~ thanks for visiting ~ Xo
Wishing you love and laughter in all your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
It looks like a very pleasant, beautiful town.
Lindo lugar. Te mando un beso y te deseo una feliz pascua.
It looks like a beautiful park with nature views. Thanks for sharing these beautiful pictures with us.
Have a great weekend!
Lovely park and it feels so good to be in tune with nature!
Greetings and Salutations! Spanish moss is always so eerie looking to me. Glad you included it along with the palm trees and water images.
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What fab photos as always I enjoyed these interesting too 🙂
Have a tanfastictastic week 👍
Such a beautiful park with gorgeous views.
Happy Tuesday, Carol.
Beautiful park and water view, so refreshing!
-Soma
What a beautiful Park and water views are just the best. Thanks so much for showing us around!
have a lovely Sunday Jayne!