State of the Bastrop State Park

Our recent visits to the Bastrop State Park have brought hope and smiles to our faces.  The area around the little lake and cabins is still magnificent.  The lake is more full than it has been in at least two years.  The cabins have been renovated and are being occupied.

Birds are evident.  This Little Green Heron was spotted feeding on the northern edge of the lake.

The trails are being reworked as well.  A walk in the park still is a worthwhile activity.  True enough, many areas look quite different.  Yet, it will be exciting to see how the trails change character over the next few years as new growth occurs.  One notes the Bracken Fern have recovered nicely.  Beauty Berry plants with their purple berries are more than just abundant.

And calling in the trees are many forest related birds.  Even the iconic resident, the Pileated Woodpecker, is present.  In fact, this author spotted five individuals on his walk.

It still will be a long road to complete recovery, but there is abundant evidence for hope.