Informative warning signs

We’ve come across some interesting and informative warning signs during travel in the southern states. As a tourist, some signs provide answers to questions about unfamiliar local anomalies. I’d say that much of the time I ignore these signs but occasionally they are of interest …

sea turtle nesting sign on the beach
After visiting several beaches during nesting season for sea turtles, this sign left us with more questions than answers about how different locations deal with the interaction of turtles and people. Larry Shapiro photo

 

alligator warning sign
Alligators around ponds in the south are always a concern. This sign provides some interesting tidbits about their behavior. Larry Shapiro photo

… or entertaining

tidal wave precautions along the beach
This interesting sign caught my attention only after passing it for the third time, and kudos to those responsible. Larry Shapiro photo