We found a paved walking trail not far from our camp. It doesn't go very far but was really whimsical in the way it was laid out. It connects to the fishing pier and leads to the campground road down from our site.
On our way to the picnic area we saw a dead snake in the road that had been run over by a vehicle. I asked a fellow riding by if he knew what kind it was but he didn't.
We walked to the day use area and there were only a few teens parked in the parking lot sitting on the tail gate of their trucks and surrounded by the arouma of Cannabis. I was pleased to see that the area was not crowded and excited about seeing the beach. As we approached the bath house I noticed the sign.
We couldn't even get close enough for me to take a photo. So I'll have to return in the coach tomorrow when we leave.
Met a nice couple and their daughter riding their bikes. We talked about different state parks in Louisiana and I told them my favorites. We shared info and then went on our way.
Xi Shi made two new friends when we met up with these young girls walking thier dogs.
Passed by the Laundromat and playground.
Once back in the campground, I noticed a site that would be ideal. It is site #38. It has a deck and lots of privacy and looks out over the fishing pier. It's my favorite, so far. It happens to be right across the street from me.
Got back to my site and had lunch. Now it's nap time. It's supposed to rain again today so I'm glad we did our walk this morning.
Tomorrow I need to stop at the WalMart in Winnfield as well as get fuel. Our next campground is almost 3 hours away so it'll be a long day for me.
Peace Rock placed.
We're leaving in the morning.
That looks a lot like a Cajun Flat Snake.
ReplyDeleteHi Michael... Yep, and them's my favorite kind - flat and dead.
DeleteOh, by the way, I'm in north Louisiana and NOT in Cajun country so the snake is not Cajun... but it is flat and dead ;-)
DeleteSounds like a nice day at yet, another super park. It's fun following you along. Love the walkway. I assume they did it that way to go around trees? Or maybe they were drunk ;-)
ReplyDeleteI don't think it was to go around trees. I think it is to be cute.
DeleteSounds like a nice park - I wonder why dogs never seem to be allowed?
ReplyDeleteRegarding the snake - a dead snake is the best kind, I think. I'm always watching out for them here in the desert now that it's hot.
Hi Barbara... I read somewhere that all Louisiana State Parks have this rule, but that's not so. My favorite park in Grand Isle does allow pets on the beach.
DeleteI feel if everyone would be responsible pet owners and pick up after their pets, they would not have had to make these restrictions! I did take Luci out a couple times when no one was around, it was a shame she could not enjoy the beach too. Was just going to say i was from Oregon where all beaches are for the public & did not know about the restriction :) Feel bad being punished for something i did not & do not do...
ReplyDeleteHi Loree... I so agree with you. I always clean up after my pet. I also sneak her onto beaches where she is not allowed. We only stay for a few minutes then leave. Back home our state park does allow pets on the beach and we thoroughly enjoy it.
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