Curious Kayaking Pictures 1

Above: Wolf Creek, Steinhagen Reservoir. Tree blocking the creek; too low to go under.

Above: On the Kiamichi River near the Hugo WMA. These pigs had launched into the water to cross the river but did a terrified reversal back to shore.

Above: Boat washing. Having done this so many times I think I understand the business model. The rule: Takes 8 tokens (= 2 dollars) to wash. Now: Put in 1 dollar to receive 4 tokens. That token dispenser isn’t working. You have 0 tokens. Put 1 dollar into the second token dispenser to get 4 tokens. Put in another dollar to get 4 more tokens. Put 2 tokens into the slot machine in your stall. The slot machine is not recording the input of tokens. Now have 6 tokens. Move car to different stall. Put in another dollar in the dispenser to get 4 more tokens, now have 10 tokens. Input 8 tokens. The trigger mechanism is broken, the line is cut, no water comes out. Have 2 tokens. Move car to different stall (wait for someone whose is working). Pay 2 more dollars to get 8 more tokens, now have 10 tokens. Input 8 tokens. Wash boat. Give 2 remaining tokens away to someone. Takes 6 dollars = 24 tokens.

Above: Upper Ouachita NWR, alligator gar playing in high water. Incredible.

Above: These can be found here and there in remote areas, part of the Louisiana Purchase Cypress Legacy Project, they have a website.


Above: ‘van life’? Spring Bayou WMA, LA

Above: Martin Dies State Park, snake in the trees.

Above: Large thorns on tree in Bodcau Bayou, just north of the dam.



Above: Trash pileup and lucky find on the Elm Fork Trinity River.

Above: Bryozoa at McGee Creek Reservoir, OK.


Above: Tunnel in the Five Lakes area near the McInnish Park launch for the Elm Fork Trinity River.

Above: Colliers Ferry, Neches River area. Portage over a small hill to get back to the main channel.


Above: Early morning deer crossing at Hagerman NWR near Lake Texoma.

Above: Pay phone at Lake Fausse Point State Park, LA (it didn’t work, and no change either).

Above: Snake waiting in branches above water in the new Bois d’Arc Reservoir near Bonham.

Above: Launched boat at Highway 78 near Wylie to do the East Fork Trinity River, but iced over.

Above: The facilities at the Lebanon Public Use Area, OK.

Above: Find the snake.

Above: Got a bit muddy.

Above: Chapel along Blind River, LA, accessible only by boat.