Golson Nature Area

Reviews about Golson Nature Area

• Francis Lalonde

  Jul, 05 2018
  ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
  My rating may seem low, but it's dependent on several factors. The Nature Area itself isn't very spectacular, though it is a nice, quiet way of relaxing. The paths use to be more extensive, however a portion of the area was designated as a Bald Eagle nesting area, and that part is now 'off limits.' I do not own a boat, nor do I fish, so I really don't feel comfortable rating that area. Next to the boat launch itself is a large viewing area, with a pavilion. There are restroom facilities (the 'portable' type) available. Access to the paths is made from a couple of spots along N. Johnson Street.
  The location is actually nice for observing activity on the river, such as ships passing by, or the nearby Independence Bridge. I visited this site during the 2010 Parade of Sail, for the Tall Ship Celebration that year. This allowed some nice, close photographs of the ships as they passed by, as well as views of them passing through the Independence Bridge. During the winter months I would not think there would be much to do, other than having easy access for ice fishermen.
  On my last visit, I did run across a couple of large furry creatures scurrying in front of me on one of the paths. I'm not sure what they were - but I'm guessing either groundhogs or beavers (they were brownish, rather chubby, and about 1-2 feet long. Those are the only wildlife I've personally noticed in that area.

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