Pleasant day hike through the wooded trails

Armand Bayou Nature Center
User: rtjones731 - 2/6/2005

Location: Armand Bayou Nature Center

Difficulty: 1star  Solitude: 2point5stars
Miles Hiked: 4.50 Miles  Elapsed Time: N/A

Comments: Guides are availble at predetermined times to assist in describing and identifying the flora and fauna. This mild winters day allowed me to witness a water snake by the pond, several Armadillos rustling through the forest litter and a few deer, with one 8 point buck not yet shed of antlers. The prairie trail has been too wet of late for most, but makes for good solitude for the rest of us. Again, this is a wonderful, close in place to experience a brief respite from the hectic daily grind.

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Armand Bayou Deer
Armand Bayou Nature Center
"Armand" dillo
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Hiking Trail
Two Bucks
Area around Armand Bayou Nature Center
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