Last night a thunderstorm brought some much-needed rain to the San Antonio area. As I watched the drizzle this morning, I found myself hoping the cold front brought rain to East Texas on its way south, because that area is also suffering from the record drought and heat wave. Many sections of that Texas treasure, Caddo Lake, had turned to mud and silt over the last couple of years. Some of the bayous are no longer navigable.
Caddo Lake is the only natural lake in Texas, and is a beautiful, even mystical, place. It would be a tragedy if the drought were to threaten its existence.
With the climate change, we are going to see more of this. Pray for gentle rain.
I had no idea that Texas had any landscape scenes that looked like that one. If I had guessed, I would have thought this photo was taken in either South Carolina, Georgia, or Florida. Absolutely a stunning picture!
Hi Robin,
You are so right, this picture is beautiful and somewhat mystical. Great colors and I love the way the water is below the trees. When I think of Texas, I think of very little water.
Thanks for sharing. Happy Holidays.
Thanks for stopping by! Caddo Lake is a haven for all kinds of wildlife, as well as the folks who make their living serving tourists and fishermen. It's a wonderful place to visit.
Gorgeous photos of Caddo Lake! It would be a crying shame if the drought threatened this lake! Cheers to a rainy winter and snow to replenish your reservoirs and lakes!
Robin, Thank you for sharing a very interesting fact: "Caddo Lake is the only natural lake in Texas". Hopefully, you receive a hefty amount of rain this winter, to raise the water level and allow the lake to thrive. Best wishes.
Robin: We must have missed your blog about Caddo Lake. I heard on the news today to expect more of the same here in Texas through 2012. Let's hope the weather man is wrong.
C&C
You mean all those huge lakes in Texas aren't natural. I would never have guessed. And part of Caddo Lake is actually in Louisiana. That's not fair! LOL
What a gorgeous shot, Robin!
I spent a weekend at Caddo Lake during the summer of 1976 when we had a portion of our Texas A&M forestry summer camp over there. We even spotted a Louisiana alligator one morning. That was the first time I had ever seen an alligator.
I am just as glad that I didn't see an alligator!
What a pretty place Robin. Interesting that it is the only natural lake in Texas.
Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years. Hope Santa is good to you and yours.
"Happy New Year 2012" from Vegas Bob & Family in Las Vegas Nevada ... ;o)
I hate hearing this about Caddo Lake. It is a beautiful and mystical place, as you say.