Wow!!! What a phenomenal experience!!…read more Captain Sallie was awesome. She quickly picked up that my wife and I are science nerds and pointed out all the flowers and plants, explained the biodiversity and made sure we stopped to observe the wildlife. The personalized service made it really special. We will be back, will bring the kids and recommend the experience to everyone. Well worth the price! Thank you Captain Sallie!

FANTASTIC, we had a blast. Very excited to share this, our guide was very personable and…read moreaccommodating. Really couldn't ask for a better experience. Don't waste your time anyw

Great place to take the family and have a blast catching fish! No license needed, and all tackle…read moreand gear is available. Food, drinks, and other goodies are available too. For sure recommend if you need something fun to go do for the afternoon.

The fishing was great, the people were great also super friendly. They also clean and fillet…read more your fish for you . All for a reasonable price.

The lady in the front was so nice. We are not from here, we are actually on vacations... she gave…read moreus some history on the place and alot of information. She also told us about a place were we could go while there to possibly see a gator. This was really a beautiful place both at the conservatory and in the area she pointed us too. We did not see a gator (we did see turtles, snakes and all kinds of birds) but, we absolutely loved the view.

Tropical plants and flowers surround a large waterfall, complete with koi pond. There are plenty…read moreof benches to sit on and relax as you look around at all the different species of plants and trees. A row of potted orchids sits along the back wall. Take the kids and see if they can find all the different statues (the dinosaur shouldn't be too hard) - just make sure you keep them from trying to grab the fish! Remember, you are in basically a giant greenhouse, so it's going to get a bit warm in there during the summer. Restrooms and offices are inside the lobby. It is free to get in, but donations are always welcome and help keep the plants alive. Be sure to check out the birdcage and the artwork on the walls.

Great time fishing with Andrew and High Tide Charters. He knows Calcasieu Lake well from many…read moreyears of being a fishing guide. Fast boat and fishing gear provided to use. He does morning and afternoon outings and can meet you at the marina or pick up your group up at the casinos. Note to bring your own drinks and snacks. While boat can handle ideally 3, can arrange larger groups for fishing and even housing recommendations.

Has a great time fishing with Andrew. It was a tough day fishing but Andrew kept us moving and…read moretried a ton of different spots which is all a guide can do. He was fun, had good equipment and a real nice boat that was plenty big enough for our party of four.

Brian was a great guide; he made sure we all caught plenty of fish including reds and trout. He…read morewas fun and professional. Definitely going to go fishing with him again in the future.

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Captain Eli was great at having us get close enough for great photos of alligators and eagles nest…read more its an hour and half tour and paid about $318 for 6 adult and 2 kids. we learned about history in some areas which was really really cool. i recommend this family own business. if your around lake charles area, this is only half hour away.

Captain Eli was awesome & Nicole was great working with us last minute. My littles had a great…read moretime, would highly recommend the tour & we can't wait to go back! Captain Eli was very knowledgeable about the area & gave a great tour, also recommended some places to check out in the area as well

The Neches River tour through Neches River Adventures is another gem in the area. It departs from…read moreColliers Ferry Park. It's educational, family friendly and goes at a leisurely pace for a really lovely Saturday outing. Our family enjoyed it so much.

This is one of the hidden gems of the Beaumont park system - if you don't have a boat, you may…read morenever know it's there. Stuck way back at the end of Pine street, near the country club, there is a park with covered picnic areas, multiple picnic tables, a playground, restrooms, a couple of docks and a boat ramp. Plenty of trailer parking as well as normal sized car/truck spots available. It's quiet here, and relaxing near the river. You can see people fishing from the dock on some days.

This place is pretty amazing. We made the trip down for some crabbing and shrimping. We scouted it…read moreout the day before and saw more DWF agents there than I've ever seen in my life. With all the visitors, they must need them all. We came back the next day and arrived about 30 min before sunrise. They are very strict about not entering before sunrise. As early as we were, there were still about 8 cars ahead of us. It's like the land rush when it opens with people rushing out to the docks to claim their spots. They day we went, the crabbing and shrimping was not that great. Some around us caught better than others but the general opinion was that the day was slow. Even with it as slow as it was, we had a great time, caught some stuff, even a fish fish but bo keepers. Will definitely be back. Just get there early!

The refuge was deeded to the state by the Rockefeller Foundation and is managed by the Louisiana…read moreDepartment of Fish and Wildlife. It was originally 86,000 acres, but beach erosion has decreased it to 76,042 acres. There are 26.5 miles of coastline. There is a road that runs next to a canal for access to several ponds and marshes. through several areas. Fishing, birds and alligators. There is a canal that runs the length of the road, I have seen people crabbing. There is a lot of oil and gas activity in the area. http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/refuge/rockefeller-wildlife-refuge

When there was no other campsites available on the website for TX State parks, I kinda grew…read moreskeptical that this one being so close to East Texas that I would have issues as I'm a minority. However, nonetheless, when I tell you this state park is a gem and an underrated one too you'll be surprised to know why. Let me tell you: With the Texas Parks pass, I booked a weekend stay from Saturday to Monday at campsite 36. The original cost was going to be $36, but with the pass it was only $15 total. The campsite wasn't a drive-in and it was only a short hike in. I was a bit worried about this since the person I went with normally camps at drive up sites and not so much primitive. Rest ensure, he was fine because the parking lot to our campsite was approximately 400 ft in and the pathway was sand. The only troubles we had was our lousy portable cart that had a lame leg. Our campsite was the most primitive since most of the others were close in proximity to the others and your neighbors were either across from you or adjacent from you. Thankfully, ours wasn't. All primitive campsites are off of many hiking trails and campsite 40+ are near the creek so that's a nice view. The campsite itself has a lantern post, fire ring, picnic table, and a base spot for the tent (away from the fire ring). It is prohibited to burn or ignite firewood collected inside the parks. So, please go to the ranger station to purchase firewood. My friend and I ended up going to Home Depot, they sell it for $6 and it burned very well and too quick. Oh and please don't go to the gas station to get theirs, we made that mistake and it was not only expensive, but the wood burned too quick. The mosquitoes are absolutely terrible, make sure you bring DEET bug spray, citronella candle, or something to keep them invasive buggers off your skin and ears! I must tell y'all, the restrooms are amazingly clean. Every morning they are cleaned with Pinesol and are spotless. Once you sleep throughout the night and your body starts to feel sticky, please hit the showers!! The water pressure is perfect flowing and the water can get hot. The floors can be cold. I wore my sandals. I can say those restrooms are by far the best I've occupied in a state park or any park owned by the state! There was no dead bugs lingering around or weird mildew odor. If you like to hike, check out those trails. I hiked early morning just before anyone else was up and had a thrill exploring nature. I seen some deer, birds, another watering hole, and wildflowers. The trails are well maintained. There was some obstructed paths due to water or creeks passing through, but that was the fun part trying to maneuver to the other side. I had to get creative with where I jumped off of to get on the main trail. The main creek water was murky due to the amount of tannins in it and the water line wasn't high, so I opt out of swimming in it. The ranger station is clean and well organized. They sell the state park scratch off maps for those of you who are into exploring all state parks like me!! A true nature nerd, eh? They even sell Village Creek SP merch like stickers. The rangers were pretty nice and didn't display any form of prejudice or discrimination. Definitely a smaller state park than the others. It is settled in a residential area like most SPs are, but it's kind of a good thing especially if you forget some food, there's a Wal-Mart less than 5 minutes away. I would recommend this state park to visit.

Knew I would be in the area and wanted to check out their amenities. I was accompanied by my…read moremother, brother, and future sister-in-law. We took a rather short hike on one of the loop trails (roughly 1.2 miles). Thought the property was well maintained; however, the area seemed ripe for a proscribed burn to help prevent forest fires. The staff at the front desk were extremely friendly and helpful. Would gladly camp here in the future. If you're ever in the area, come visit.

The most peaceful place to walk/bike and see lots of wildlife. If you love birds, it's wonderful…read moreespecially in the spring. I walk my dog here regularly. She loves it, too. You can buy a season pass so you don't have to pay the $3.00 every time you go. You can also get a military discount with ID. Lots of trails to enjoy! Don't miss it!

Liked the park. We stayed 4 days. Great hook ups and level spots. It's really close RV parking…read moreright on top of your neighbors. Other than that great quiet park