Hello TOWNies,
How does one fully describe the fun we had at Brazos Bend State Park? Arrival times for TOWNies started on Wednesday, the 4th. And, departures ended on Monday, the 9th. We had a group of 21 folks (15 TOWNies and 6 guests) that attended this outing. Those folks were: ChristineF, JacqueA, KimF, MarilynF, AndreaS, JudyD and hubby Mike, SharonR and hubby Billy, LindaBW and hubby Tom, BeverlyT and granddaughter Emily, TracyP, SusanW and mom Eola, JackieD, JanetF-B, MollyP and hubby Phil, and me. With this many people, there was a variety of interests. The following is a description of what we did. I probably left out some things.
Thursday night – BeverlyT and TracyP had a campfire at their site. I was tired and went to bed, so I don’t really know what else happened.
Friday morning – A group of us joined two Park volunteers for a bird tour around Elm Lake. So many birds and a few alligators were spotted. I’m not a birder, so I will not attempt to list the birds.
Friday afternoon – People went in different directions. (walks along 40 Acre Lake, geocaching, etc.) I took a nap.
Friday evening – JacqueA organized a trip to Jay’s Café for dinner. Those that did not go enjoyed a campfire at my site.
Saturday morning – 1) ChristineF led a 7 mile bike/walk on trails in the North Eastern part of the Park. Two of the trails were Equestrian trails and they were really rough! Horse hooves make deep divots in the mud, which makes for a very jarring bike ride. Two of us, got off our bikes and pushed them along. Note – all other park trails were smooth and well kept. 2)TomW took a solo 7 mile walk to where the Yellowstone Steamer landed during the Texas revolution.
Saturday afternoon – People went in different directions. I took a nap. (I’m beginning to see a pattern in my daily life.)
Saturday evening – Potluck dinner and campfire at my site. TOWNies do know how to cook!
Saturday night – A walk along part of 40 Acre Lake to see alligator eyes glow in the dark. Eola was the instigator for this trek!
Sunday morning – People started loading up for the trip home. Some stayed Sunday night and left on Morning.
I cannot say enough about the beauty of Brazos Bend State Park. Although I planned the dates and sent out information for this outing, it was the impromptu actions of others to lead activities that made this outing a success.