Posts Tagged ‘Brazos Bend’

Every year I try to hike on the first day of the year. This year it was extremely cold in Needville, Texas at Brazos Bend State Park. The hike started out at 32 degrees with a windchill somewhere between 15-20 degrees Fahrenheit. Survival was dependent on three layers for the legs, four layers for the upper body, and wool socks and insulated hiking boots. As the walk progressed throughout the three-hour hike I saw much wildlife and beautiful scenery. The wind blowing through the trees passing upon my face was like a freezer door open. And you know what? It was fantastic! Here are a few photos. Enjoy! Thanks for stopping by and Happy New Year!

This gator is barely,”Head Above Water.” I took this photo at Brazos Bend State Park in Texas. This park is loaded with BIG gators.  I estimate this bad boy to be 11 to 13 feet and probably anywhere from 400 to 700 lbs. This is also known as a Cajun Yard Dog in Louisiana.

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