Monday, May 17, 2010
Atchafalaya Basin
I had the pleasure of taking two great people on a 4 day excursion down in the Atchafalaya Basin. It is the largest basin in North America and growing. We had a wonderful time. Our lodging was in Lake Fausse State Park where it the cabin we stated in exceeded our expectations. I call this a city person's get away. Roughing it we were not and yet we still had the experience of being in the back swamps and bayous of Louisiana. I can be cliche here and say it was magical for me and Im sure Julie and Kevin. We had a wonderful time birding and listening to the locals share there stories and culture of the this place they call home. We also got to visit Chicot State Park and canoe, bird, picnic and hike on the trail. I must say Julie is an alligator and snake magnet. Our guide on Lake Martin over did it with many sightings of alligators, night herons, and the majestic blue heron too. I learned a lot about Bow rivers and lakes and not all the redwoods are in northern California. Butch's knowledge and insight about the Mississippi River, cypress trees and nature while guiding us along the lake created such a personal feel. The dinner at Pat's a must for anyone coming to Henderson, LA is a must. The blackened crawfish and zydeco grits is a must as well as the house special crawfish camp dish. It was more than enough and we took our plates home. Come on folks and get out doors this summer in our state and national parks.
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