There are over 6 miles of trail and a walk around the namesake lake is a fantastic option.
Along the way admire the lovely flora, tuber flowers are a favorite of hummingbirds.
Enchanting pools of water look like a perfect hunting ground.
Heron lurk on the edge looking for a meal.
Wood ducks were plentiful.
A cardinal listens to the sound of rapids.
Little yellow birds avoid the paparazzi.
Swallows crowd a narrow branch.
Turtles line up in numbers.
What a lively place! Pets, joggers, and cyclists are allowed on the paved Otter Creek Road trail. Recharge your batteries after a long night of honky tonk hopping, it’s easy – and free! Parking is a cinch, there are lots on either side of the preserve, and it’s only 15 minutes outside of downtown.