You probably will want more information than I can provide. Here are some TP Net resources that I enjoy:
Randall Derrick's Panhandle Nation at the same site, to gain a Alibates specific historical information, please click Wes Phillips. Click here for the National Park Service version.
The day a companion and I impulsively backtracked to visit Alibates was a truly beautiful, TP, Heaven sent day. The temperature and air were perfect. We were the only ones around. It was very quiet until sunset when the coyote calls began.
Yes, it was a little sad to see the water had vanished. We only knew water had been there previously because of the boat ramp. Instead of the lake spreading before it, we now have TP grass and plants. However, we are still blessed to have such a beautiful, quiet place to visit. It feels different...almost as if the canyons are holding closely guarded secrets of our ancestry.
About a half a mile down the trail near the parking area close to the boat ramp -- you will find a dry branch of the Canadian River. It is tempting to walk barefoot in the sand/silt bottom. It appeared smooth to me, almost groomed by nature...
...except, the multitude of different types of animal tracks. How exciting! But, there were no animals visible--Yet, I knew they were there, I could feel them watching me. There was one set of tracks that appeared so different--three long claws and no pad, it made me wonder if Alibates had a canyon version of the Lochness monster.
Until the next TP adventure, Suzi
PS: Please remember to set an example of NOT littering. I was proud that I did not see one can, bottle, or scrap of paper on my visit to Bates canyon. It could be because people have basically abandoned it because of the water situation--if that is so, they have no idea what they are missing. At least I know where to go for absolute peace and serenity. Shhhh. Our secret. OK?
1 comment:
evestedc Love Photo #4 absolutely beautiful.
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