The club will be traveling to Caddo Lake to photograph brilliant fall colors of the largest bald cypress forest in the world. It is possible to photograph Caddo Lake from the shore, but it is not the best way. Most of the banks are located on private land and closed to the public. The best way to photograph the lake is by boat. We will have four boat tours scheduled, two sunset tours, two sunrise tours based out of the Shady Glade marina located in Uncertain Texas. Members will have the freedom to choose some or all the tours.
The Basics
Must be a current member of the Heard Nature Photography Club with a liability waiver on file to participate.
Boat tours will depart from Shady Glade Marina, Uncertain TX
Boat tours have been arranged for two sunset tours and two sunrise tours.
Times
Sunrise is approximately 7:00 am
Sunset is approximately 5:10 pm
New moon Saturday
The exact boat departure times will be determined later but if you are planning to go on the Friday afternoon sunset tour you should plan to be at the dock no later than 3:00 pm.
Group meals will be planned and announced later.
Will need a firm commitment from everyone in September. I’ll push the date as late as I can.
Lodging
Uncertain Texas
Most convenient for the tours but limited dining options
Shady Glade Resort
903-789-3295
Walk to the boats
Hodge Podge Cottages
903-789-3901
Walk to the boats
Spatterdock
903-789-3268
Short drive to the boats
There are several AIRBNB and VRBO options
Jefferson
30 minutes from the boats
Numerous lodging and dining options
Caddo Lake State Park
15 minutes from the boats
RV, camping, or cabins
The Boat Tours
Each boat tour will be two hours
Each boat tour will cost $50 per person plus a guide tip. Fees for the trip will be collected in advance.
Exact departure times TBD
All boat tours will be on pontoon boats with up to six photographers.
Go-Devils are smaller boats that carry two photographers. They can get to areas the pontoon boats cannot. If you desire to try one of these trips you will need to book it yourself. Feel free to make your own plans.
Sign Up For The Trip
Online – Click Here
Email – heardphototrip@gmail.com
Call Steve Earles – 713-898-5204