Caddo Lake State Park

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Caddo Lake State Park is located in the northeast corner of Texas on the border with Louisiana, and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The park is centered around Caddo Lake, one of the largest natural lakes in the state, and offers a variety of activities including fishing, boating, hiking, and birdwatching.

One of the main points of interest in the park is the Caddo Lake Paddling Trail, a 16-mile waterway that winds through the cypress trees and offers views of unique wildlife like alligators and waterfowl. There are also several hiking trails, including the 1.5-mile Saw Mill Pond Trail and the 0.75-mile Spatterdock Trail.

Visitors can also explore the historic town of Uncertain, which is located adjacent to the park and offers tours of the area’s colorful past. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, including over 200 species of birds, and is a popular spot for birdwatching.

Interesting facts about the area include that Caddo Lake is actually a flooded forest, with cypress trees that can be hundreds of years old. The lake is also home to one of the largest populations of American alligators in the state.

The best time of year to visit Caddo Lake State Park is in the spring or fall, when temperatures are milder and the foliage is at its most colorful. However, the park is open year-round and offers a variety of activities throughout the year.

Flood Watch
Until 2024-05-31T16:45:00-05:00 National Weather Service
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Arkansas, including the following counties, Howard, Little River, Miller and Sevier, southeast Oklahoma, including the following county, McCurtain, and northeast Texas, including the following counties, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Franklin, Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Morris, Red River, Smith, Titus, Upshur and Wood. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Excessive, heavy rainfall will continue across the Flood Watch area through Friday and Friday evening with 1 to 3 inches of additional rainfall possible with isolated higher amounts. Soil conditions remain very saturated from previous rainfall over the past week and therefore, the flash flood threat will only increase through Friday and Friday evening from additional forecasted rainfall. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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