Gay Paree

I'v now been to Paris... Texas that is!  They say everything is bigger in Texas - however this Eiffel Tower stands only 65'....I giggled. The big red Stetson does nothing for the tower...other than be a beacon for incoming aircraft.

LaMar Co Historical Museum

There is a museum located on the grounds of the old Union Station with displays related directly to the city and the county, most notable: The Oak Ridge Boys are featured, as Duane Allen was born in LaMar county.

 

                                                              below > 1898 Physicians Buggy

                    
Inside they have re-constructed a small reclaimed cabin - a small portion of the interior below - inside one of the display rooms.

We stayed out at the Pat Mayse State Park,where large sites; many with views of the lake, provided quiet time after a day of exploring. Catfish and bass fishing kept the boat launch busy, but we were able to explore the lake in our kayaks on one of the sunny days.

In addition to the herons, cranes, coyotes - yes, we were serenaded by them nightly, and squirrels there was a large flock of ducks that moved around the lake as if connected together.
 

 

Our reward for the week was seeing our first armadillo...This one came out, at roughly 4pm, to feed in the same spot every day.  He didn't seem bothered by our presence, and we certainly enjoyed his.

Next up....Shreveport.

~ Ciao