We snagged the exact same campsite (shelter #7) that we had last time we camped in Huntsville and it is the perfect spot for us. We had lovely views of Raven Lake, a shelter to stash our stuff and, best of all, a big thicket behind the tent for exploration.
None of us wanted to leave, and the boys are already looking forward to future adventures at Huntsville State Park!
Our first order of was setting up the tent.
We have had fantastic fun at all the state parks we've visited, but Huntsville is one of our favorites. It is just a lovely park, full of stately loblolly pines, a calm lake and more birds that we could count. Within ten minutes at the park, we saw a pileated woodpecker! Huntsville is also a favorite because of the many activities it offers. From hiking and horseback riding to paddle boating, canoeing and swimming, this is one fun park!
Once our tent was set up, we rented a canoe for an hour and paddled around Raven Lake, We didn't get any pictures as we didn't trust ourselves to take our phones out on the water, but we all enjoyed it. Next time, we'll try paddle boating!
By the time we finished canoeing, it was dinner time.
After dinner, the boys explored the big thicket behind the tent.
Will took the next four pictures with his camera in the thicket.
While the boys explored, Gene and I sat by the fire, listening to the birds and enjoying the peace of nature. There's just nothing like being outside on a beautiful day.
We walked to the lake at sunset.
We all slept well and the boys were up well before the birds! They were awake before 6 so Gene lit the fire and we sat quietly waiting for the sun to come up. The birds' songs at sunrise were loud and beautiful and just the perfect way to start the morning (along with a piping hot cup of coffee, of course!).
After breakfast, we hiked the Dogwood Trail. The boys were still in their PJs, which we didn't realize until we were already on the trail!
Map readers!
One of the many, many cottaintail rabbits we saw at the park.
We also saw so many birds, including three types of woodpeckers, like this yellow-bellied sapsucker.
Before we left the park to head back to the hustle and bustle of Houston, Henry took us through the thicket to see all the sites they'd named (Clearings 1-5, the Poop Log, the Fort, the Prickly Vine Trail, the Log Trail, the Mighty Oak, the Clear Path, the Fence and more). Will even drew this map! We'll have to use it on our next visit.
Henry in Clearing 1.
Henry on the throne in Clearing 1.
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