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    J Smilanic
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    02/02/2018
    Moonrise over the visitor center as seen from one of the primitive campsites at South Toledo Bend State Park Campground.
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    02/02/2018
    One of the primitive tent sites with a great view of the reservoir at South Toledo Bend State Park Campground.
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    02/10/2018
    Caroline Dormon Trail in Kisatchie National Forest makes for good backpacking.
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    02/10/2018
    A creek crossing near the southwest trailhead of Caroline Dormon Trail.
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    02/08/2018
    Some campsites at the Chicot State Park Campground come equipped with a deck overlooking the forest.
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    02/08/2018
    The north campground at Chico State Park Campground is a little more RV-friendly and easy to navigate.
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    02/09/2018
    A hiker stops to look downstream along the Chicot State Park Hiking Trail.
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    02/09/2018
    A sign signals a trail intersection to get to the backcountry campsites at Chicot State Park.
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    02/09/2018
    Lake Chicot Cypress Trees.
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    02/14/2018
    Spanish moss adorns the trees along Lake Chicot Water Trail.
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    02/14/2018
    Enjoying the setting sun from Lake Bruin Water Trail.
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    02/14/2018
    Stunning sunset over Lake Bruin.
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    02/11/2018
    Kisatchie Bayou Campground is one of the more remote and peaceful campgrounds in Louisiana.
    J Smilanic
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    02/08/2018
    A group of turtles out enjoying the afternoon sun along the Lake Chicot Water Trail.
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    02/08/2018
    A stand-up paddleboarder enjoying the Lake Chicot Water Trail.
    J Smilanic
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    02/08/2018
    The scenery found on Lake Chicot is truly special.
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    02/08/2018
    Bright yellow signs clearly guide paddlers up and down the Lake Chicot Water Trail.
    J Smilanic
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    02/06/2018
    Beautiful cypress swamps along the Bald Cypress Trail at the state arboretum.
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    02/06/2018
    Vines cling to the trees out above Lake Chicot near the arboretum.
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    02/06/2018
    One of the many boardwalks in the arboretum trail system.
    J Smilanic
    Photo Date: 
    02/13/2018
    Visit Catahoula in the winter for the best chance at birdwatching!
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    02/08/2018
    Small ferns growing on the branches of Live Oak trees at Chicot State Park.
    J Smilanic
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    02/08/2018
    Who wouldn't want to stay at this cabin at Chicot State Park?
    J Smilanic
    Photo Date: 
    02/14/2018
    Gorgeous sunset over Lake Bruin State Park.
    J Smilanic
    Photo Date: 
    02/14/2018
    Gorgeous sunset over Lake Bruin State Park.

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