From Backwater Jack's launch this morning 10/26/24
As we move into full-on fall, it's fun to document the color changes. Every year is unique, and every year is soothingly beautiful in East Texas.
American Avocets at Lakeside Park Beach
Last night after sunset, twenty American Avocets were wading the waters of Lakeside Park along with Killdeer, Greater Yellowlegs, and other shorebirds. It's a beautiful life on Lake O' the Pines, just waiting for the next surprise!
START OF THE DAY ON LAKE O' THE PINES
This October day in East Texas couldn't be any more beautiful!
On the way out from the Big Cypress Bayou tonight, signs of drought and higher levels are apparent. Has anyone seen the movie "Caddo Lake"?
Fall has arrived and is bringing the good stuff.
The fog rolling and cypress trees donning their golden needles means that fall is in full swing! Backwater Jack's this morning at 7:00 a.m.
Backwater Jack's Launch 10/17/24
Here's how fall color is progressing for the upper trails on Caddo.
An owl hoots at Starr Ranch this fine morning before sunrise, accompanied by the laughter of a scout troop getting ready for a day of paddling on Caddo! #caddo #texasparksandwildlife #getoutdoors #roverbendoutfitters
Fog is thick on the Big Cypress Bayou this morning! 🚣❤️🚣
Birds chirping as the sun rises over Lake O' the Pines. It's a beautiful life in East Texas.
Small Gator Gliding Along
Looks can be deceiving, can't they? A young gator on the Big Cypress Bayou is not nearly as large as it looks in the video without a point of reference. This one hangs out with alligator gars, soft-shelled turtles, and various birds and other wildlife in the river channel.
Welcome, first day of fall on Lake o' the Pines!
Two otters greet the first day of fall this morning on a gorgeous Lake O' the Pines! It may not feel like it yet, but the local wildlife say it's time. Have an amazing Sunday!
Eagle's Nest
Eagle's nest this morning with the big ol' moon setting in the background on the point at Island View.