CADDO LAKE

May 2002

The Fishers/Fants decided to meet in Uncertain, TX on Mother's Day weekend (also Bob & David's birthday) and investigate Caddo Lake. Named after the Caddo Indians this lake is the only 'natural' lake in Texas. It was formed by an unnatural accumulation of naturally downed trees, primarily Cottonwood, along the Red River and it's tributaries. The resulting rising water flooded Caddo Indian lands and eventually provided a navagatable waterway all the way from New Orleans to East Texas. The indians, by the way, were warned by their gods that trouble was coming, so they left for higher grounds in time to avoid the pending disaster.

	Carolyne & I arrived first, checked in to our cottage (Red #1) and waited for Bud & LaVona and the Fants who arrived later with their "cottage".
	While waiting, we decided to go to the local store for lunch. The bar-b-q was very good!
	When Bud & LaVona arrived, we walked to the lake to inspect the facilities for mooring our boat and lakeside relaxation. All was quite pleasantly in order.
Friday night we put the boat in at Shady Grove and took a self guided tour from the dock at Hodge Podge Lodges.	Shady Grove boat ramp.	Hodge Podge Lodge's boat dock.
Immediately below are some of the sites we saw on our self-guided tour of the lake.
Bud & LaVona Taking photos.	The "Tea Room", is the only remaining legal party house.	Lillypads reflecting in the sun.
	The sunsets are beautiful! We then all got together for dinner at the cottages.
	Saturday morning was time to plan the next couple of days. Bob & Bud also rested their foot injuries, motorcycle & trampoline. Lake tours were on the top of the activity list.
Hodge's Landing	We started out with self guided tours which included some fishing, but all we caught was beautiful scenery though Daryl really gave it a good try.	LaVona taking a picture of Bud & Carolyne on the landing
LaVona, Bud & Carolyne in boat	Daryl casting for bait	Daryl setting out float lines
Sylvia & Daryl fishing	We even got real close to some beaver	Beaver's Lodge
Nice lake house	Continue to: Guided Tours Top Home	A family enjoying the day