May 9th

Our next field trip will be to Brazos Bend State Park on May 9th, 2009.  Brazos Bend State Park is a very active wetlands area with an abundance of birds and alligators.  It is comprised of 2 or 3 lakes surrounded by walking trails.  There are also many swamp-like areas that are viewable from the trails.  It is about an hour and a half drive from League City but worth the drive. 

Here is a link to the Brazos Bend State Park website.  There is a downloadable map of the trails with descriptive information along with a map of the facilities in the park.

Our departure time will be at 6:30am from the Barnes & Noble parking lot on Bay Area Blvd. and I45, getting back around 2:00pm (plus or minus).  There is an entry fee of $5.00 per person.  Please let me know if you plan to attend at trips@bayareaphotoclub.org.

If you decide to drive there on your own or get separated from the group, here are the directions and a Mapquest map.  It would be a good idea to bring mosquito spray, maybe a small towel, backpack or pack of some kind and appropriate clothes for hiking the trails.  You should consider a few bottled water too.

21901 FM 762

Needville, Texas 77461

Ranger Station: (409)553-5101

TPWD Park Info: 1-800-792-1112

Directions: The park is approximately a one-hour drive from downtown Houston. Take Highway 59 South to the Crabb River Road exit.  You may also take State Highway 288 south to FM 1462 West. Follow FM 1462 to FM 762 North.  From the south follow State Highway 288 North to the FM 1462 exit or take State Highway 36 to FM 1462 East.  All routes are marked with brown signs to guide you.

Photos on this page are provided courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife and may not be used without their express permission.

Bob Dempsey

Field Trip Coordinator