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J Smilanic
Photo Date:
02/02/2018
Moonrise over the visitor center as seen from one of the primitive campsites at South Toledo Bend State Park Campground.
J Smilanic
Photo Date:
02/02/2018
One of the primitive tent sites with a great view of the reservoir at South Toledo Bend State Park Campground.
J Smilanic
Photo Date:
02/10/2018
Caroline Dormon Trail in Kisatchie National Forest makes for good backpacking.
J Smilanic
Photo Date:
02/10/2018
A creek crossing near the southwest trailhead of Caroline Dormon Trail.
J Smilanic
Photo Date:
02/08/2018
Some campsites at the Chicot State Park Campground come equipped with a deck overlooking the forest.
J Smilanic
Photo Date:
02/08/2018
The north campground at Chico State Park Campground is a little more RV-friendly and easy to navigate.
J Smilanic
Photo Date:
02/09/2018
A hiker stops to look downstream along the Chicot State Park Hiking Trail.
J Smilanic
Photo Date:
02/09/2018
A sign signals a trail intersection to get to the backcountry campsites at Chicot State Park.
J Smilanic
Photo Date:
02/09/2018
Lake Chicot Cypress Trees.
J Smilanic
Photo Date:
02/14/2018
Spanish moss adorns the trees along Lake Chicot Water Trail.
J Smilanic
Photo Date:
02/14/2018
Enjoying the setting sun from Lake Bruin Water Trail.
J Smilanic
Photo Date:
02/14/2018
Stunning sunset over Lake Bruin.
J Smilanic
Photo Date:
02/11/2018
Kisatchie Bayou Campground is one of the more remote and peaceful campgrounds in Louisiana.
J Smilanic
Photo Date:
02/08/2018
A group of turtles out enjoying the afternoon sun along the Lake Chicot Water Trail.
J Smilanic
Photo Date:
02/08/2018
A stand-up paddleboarder enjoying the Lake Chicot Water Trail.
J Smilanic
Photo Date:
02/08/2018
The scenery found on Lake Chicot is truly special.
J Smilanic
Photo Date:
02/08/2018
Bright yellow signs clearly guide paddlers up and down the Lake Chicot Water Trail.
J Smilanic
Photo Date:
02/06/2018
Beautiful cypress swamps along the Bald Cypress Trail at the state arboretum.
J Smilanic
Photo Date:
02/06/2018
Vines cling to the trees out above Lake Chicot near the arboretum.
J Smilanic
Photo Date:
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!
J Smilanic
Photo Date:
02/08/2018
Small ferns growing on the branches of Live Oak trees at Chicot State Park.
J Smilanic
Photo Date:
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.