Lake Claiborne State Park, Louisiana

Realized with all this craziness in the world we hadn't posted our past several stops. So here without further delay we go back to the beginning of March! May all Be Well.

Headed out of Mississippi across it's namesake river. Couldn't get the pictures I would have liked as there was to much steel beam (which considering how far across the river is, is a very good thing!) With all the rain of late the great river was over it's banks and extended even further than usual.

 Our destination was Lake Claiborne State Park in Homer, Louisiana and this was a great experience for us. We spent the weekend of March fifth through ninth there and had a great time in the park. Our site was spacious and backed up almost to the lake. The park had a free laundry, which unfortunately had some broken machines, and nice bathrooms. And for those who want something different there were two disc golf courses to use. We didn't get the opportunity but it looked interesting. Lots of trees around us provided shade and privacy. Sitting out back watching the lake became our favorite thing to do.

 There were many trails to hike and we did most of them, even though they were pretty hilly. Some ran along the waters edge and allowed many views of the large lake. While hiking on one of the trails we can across this giant evergreen tree. MY goodness, how big as you can see Paul could not reach around it! Didn't think they grew them that big in the south! 

No that's not a tree with hands,
That's actually Paul trying to get his arms around it!

  The highlight of the park for us was the wildlife. While hiking we saw deer and an armadillo (a first for me). Those little guys move pretty fast. Watching the lake was fun too. On two occasions we saw a bald eagle travel over the lake. One day we watched as several hundred cormorants landed in groups until a whole section of water right behind was filled with them. I have never seen so many of them together before.

   This park was a great place to camp, hike or boat and we would love to come back someday.

Til next stop

Teri & Paul

Be forewarned, lot's of photos below!! ENJOY

Across the way looking at the back of our RV

Rather nice view!

One of many views from our backyard

Cypress knees always remind me of a little village.