Author's Note: Lake Jackson is considered by many to be one of Florida's most significant archaeological sites. It dates back to the Fort Walton period (1000 - 1450 A.D.)
In 1999 the lake collapsed as a result of a sinkhole...The entire lake went bone-dry...It's just now beginning to take on its former appearance and ecosystem...
Apart from once having attracted bass fishermen from all across the nation, perhaps others know it best for having the highest rate of road-killed turtles in the world
Regardless - It still has its natural beauty that keeps local residents continually awestruck by such dramatic sunsets as this...