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Tuesday, October 12, 2010

DeSoto State Park, AL



Couldn't resist a picture of the back yard at the home of Dick's son James, and his wife Julie, in Jackson, MS.


The trees at DeSoto State Park were about midway in their autumn change. Our hike was very pretty, and the weather was blessedly cool. But it was beginning to warm up again when we left on Friday. We hope to go back again, and stay longer.








Many of the structures in Desoto State Park were constructed by the CCC in the 1930's; including the lodge and restaurant, and the cabins, and one of the entrances. We took the hike down to the quarry where they carved out the stones to be used in the buildings. Dick is standing overlooking the quarry. I appreciated the remembrances they gave to the CCC at the quarry.











Our Campsite at DeSoto State Park.






This is the canyon dug by Little River, just outside Desoto State Park, in a National Preserve (Department of Interior). The canyon averages 400 ft deep, with it's deepest being 700 ft. It's the deepest canyon east of the Mississippi River, and the scenery is spectacular. Who'd figure Northern Alabama could be so beautiful? There are some full time bald eagles there, and migrating golden eagles; as well as several endangered species of animals.











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