Just Marking Time at Falcon State Park

We have decided to extend our stay at Falcon State Park until Sunday, March 3rd.  Here are some pictures of what we have been doing.

This garden is located inside Falcon Park

One of the butterfly flowers in the garden.

The park also had a bird feeding area.  Dave is entering the blind.

This is the Recreation Hall inside the park.  They have a laundry area inside that we have been using.

This is a sign posted at the boat dock.

This is a Border Patrol car parked in the boating area watching over the lake

This is a picture of the Rio Grande River at another bird feeding area about eight miles from the park.  We were not impressed with the feeding area.

This picture is from the same location but you are now looking at Mexico.  Just wanted to show how narrow the river is here.

 

 

As for the rest of our time here we need to drive to Roma for groceries and we will visit Roma Bluffs a world birding center next.   The travels will continue...

Out and about in the park

We have just stayed in the park.  Today, Sat. Feb. 9, 2013 weather is warm 87 degrees at 3:00 p.m.  We have been on the 3 mile circular hiking trail twice and rode our bikes thru the park.

I don't know the name of the plant but it is starting to bloom

Dave and Misty on hiking trail

Another blooming plant

Dam on Falcon Lake.  Falcon Lake is 60 miles in length

Javelinas at a campers bird feeding station

Javelinas leaving the scene of the crime.

Deer at the picnic table across from our spot.

Notice all the trucks with boat trailers and there were even more vehicles than I could picture.

It took a rather steep angle to descend to the water.

 

This Saturday we have had enough fun for one day.  We are inside the trailer with the air conditioner.  The travels will continue.....

Camping at Falcon State Park, Falcon Heights, Tx.

We made it to the state park around 1:30 p.m. today, Wednesday Feb. 6th 2013.  Dave took one picture today at a picnic stop for lunch.  The river is the Rio Grande and the land on the other side is Mexico.  This park is situated near Falcon International Reservoir.  The inflow of the reservoir is the Rio Grande and the outflow of the reservoir is the Rio Grande.  That means that one side is Mexican and one side is American.  We are camping in campsite #230 with full hookups.  Very sunny and warm here.  It is 72 at 7:37 p.m..  We are using the air conditioning.

This was the road side rest showing the Rio Grande and the land beyond is Mexico

Entrance to the park

Dave setting up camp at site #230

Picnic area for our site.

The camping sites are close together.  The sewer connection is on the wrong side.  While eating supper I saw a roadrunner, hope to get a picture of them before we leave.  Yes, there are javelina.  Locals say that there is a group of thirteen javelina.  And The Travels Continue....

Our stay comes to an end at Lake Casa Blanca

Today, Tuesday Feb. 5th was a chore day.  Drove to the laundromat "Wishy Washy" to do the laundry.  Started to pack items up because there was a threat of rain on Wednesday.  Right now at 9:56 p.m. we are having a thunderstorm and the temp. is 76 degrees.  On Wednesday we will drive just 88 miles to the southwest to the next campground Falcon State Park in Falcon  Heights, Texas.  We will stay there for 2 weeks then start our travels back north.  I am going to leave you with some pictures of flowers that are starting to bloom here in the campground.

Be back with you soon from Falcon State Park.....The Travels Continue!....

Info on Laredo, Texas

Laredo is divided into US side and Mexican side by the "Rio Grande" river.  The Mexican side is named "Nuevo Laredo".  If you would like to see the 4 International Bridges go to www.ci.laredo.tx.us/   Then notice the upper left corner of the web site.  It says "bridge cameras" click on it and four camera pictures will appear.  These cameras are current and update the pictures every few minutes.

This campground sign says it all!

I think it says to return soon.

This one I can't read.  So I can't get into trouble right?

This one I honestly cannot read.

View from Hiking Trail using a "fish eye 14 mm Lens"  Rember you can enlarge any picture by placing your mouse on it and double clicking.

Pictures of the local wildlife.

Dave and Misty on the Hiking trail.

 Being here in the City of Laredo has been interesting.  When we went grocery shopping at Walmart's just three miles away.  I was surprised to hear all the employees converse among themselves in spanish.  They even spoke spanish over the intercom.  Today, Saturday Feb. 2nd we are going to do trailer chores.  Then after today the Travels will continue....