Bastrop State Park

 

 As previously stated we are in Bastrop State Park for 3 nights. Have been here at least 4 previous times and this will not be the last time. We discovered things today we had not seen before.

 Some readers may be wondering about my mention of pre and post fire. I will try and explain and do your search for you.

 The reason this park exist is because of pine trees. What you say?

 They should not be here but they are.

 Now about the fire. Read more H E R E

How about some before and after photos courtesy of Google Earth

 I am not fond of the color but you can plainly see the devastation to the forest in the second image.

 One last perspective from this very blog that I posted 7 years ago. Click H E R E

 Trees were the start but our heros, the Civilian Conservation Corp, are who we owe our enjoyment to.

 The original plans, and indeed the existing park included a golf course. Sadly the concessionaire who ran it when out of business. You have heard of rails to trails, how about cart paths to trails?

 keeping the history of the park alive thru repurposing the land.

 I told you earlier we discovered something we had missed in previous visits. How I do not know but it is a special place.

 These cabins, which you can rent, are a testament to the skill and efforts of the CCC's

 I believe there are about 14 in total. I want to come back and stay in one of these beauties.

 When I was checking in I noticed a cooking book I wanted. When we stopped to buy it we made a wonderful discovery, at least for us it is. When you see below you will agree it was a book that had to come home with us.

 We are very passionate about our state parks and the work done by the CCC's. So much so, a significant portion of our estate is pledged and committed to the support and preservation of Texas state parks.

carpe diem