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This small public natural area is located on Lake Pamona Road, near Camp Viking but not on Lake Pamona itself. It features a short boardwalk and is a good example of a tidal wetland. Meredith Belford writes that it’s [traditionally] known as Youmans Pond. It was owned by Hoke Youmans and later became county property for greenspace.
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This is known as Youmans Pond. It was owned by Hoke Youmans and later became county property for greenspace.
It has that otherworld quality. It must take a lot of effort to reach such strange places. Check out the film Man Thing to get some idea of the aura of such spots.