We Explore the Volusia County Bike/Walk Trail

Saturday was a sunny day in the low 70s, so off we rode down the seven-mile paved trail.

 

In about three miles we came upon this county park that was bigger than the one in which we are camping.  It had a large open area and numerous picnic sites.  It was busy from the use of many families enjoying the beautiful weather.

 

The clear spring at Gemini Park had plenty of these fish nests being guarded by their makers.  The fish were large - we found out they were Tilapia.  We watched as they fiercely chased away pan fish that came too close.  There were signs that read "NO FISHING".

 

  

 

Across the highway from Gemini Park was this small Memorial Garden dedicated to POWs and MIAs.  It was created by the local VFW and the town of DeBary.

 

 At mile marker seven we came to this beautiful, county-owned, restored mansion known as DeBary Hall.  It was built in the 1870s by a Mr. DeBary from New York who was a rich wine merchant.  It was his winter home.

 

We were allowed to wander around the premises but not go inside.  Here is Karen on the front porch pretending to be Scarlett O'Hara.

Volusia County Florida has a great county park system!

 

 When we returned from our bike trip we found this modern rail stop across the street from Lake Monroe Park, where we are staying.  For about $7.00 you can get a round-trip ticket to downtown Orlando with bus connections as well.