Trip Details

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Dates: 

 

November 11-13, 2022

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Participants and Staffing

Maximum Participants................................................... 10

Minimum Participants.................................................... 8

Number of Staff included in pricing. ............................2

 

3-Day Program................................................................ $850

 

 Costs Included in Pricing​

• Pre-trip Zoom session on photographing in Caddo Lake

• All guided visits and instruction throughout the program

• Comprehensive pre-trip notes and materials

• Daily tours and instruction with Photographer and Naturalist throughout the tour

• 4 excursions by boat with experienced guides into the cypress forested Caddo Lake

• Tips for the boat guides

 

Costs Not Included in Pricing

• Rentals for optional canoe trips

• Transportation to and in Lake Caddo

• Accommodations

• Meals 

• State Park entrance fees

• Items of a personal nature

• Travel and trip cancellation insurance

• Anything not explicitly listed as included

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Accommodations:

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Most of the activities will begin at the dock on Caddo Lake in Uncertain, Texas.  Since we will be leaving quite early each morning, staying in the immediate area is helpful.  There are a few lodging options right in Uncertain, including places on VRBO and AIRBB.  For more of a hotel or Bed & Breakfast environment, the towns of Jefferson and Marshall are 20-30 minutes away.  Andy can provide you with more details on housing options.  

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Daily Itinerary:

 

Day 1:  For those arriving early and wanting to canoe, we will meet in Caddo Lake State Park at 3pm to launch canoes on the Mill Pond.  You can also kayak from here if you have your own kayaks.  We meet as a larger group at 6:30 at a local (very local!) restaurant/bar at Caddo Lake for a general overview and initial instructions. 

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Day 2:  We start out early, with a 5:45 boat tour to catch the morning light and early wildlife.  We will be back at the dock before 9:00 where we can enjoy a hearty breakfast.  The late morning and early afternoon is on your own, to rest or to enjoy some of the sights around the lake.  We will have an optional nature hike in Caddo Lake State Park.  In the afternoon, we will head out to catch the sunset on the boat tour, followed by dinner.

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Day 3: We will begin early with another sunrise boat tour.  During the day, we get a chance to visit Jefferson for lunch and photo ops in this quaint historical town. In the afternoon, we will head out to catch the sunset on the final boat tour.  We will arrive at the dock in plenty of time to return home in the evening.  For those wanting to stay another evening, we will have dinner and discuss options for the next day.

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Day 4: For those still wanting to explore, we will have hiking and canoeing options for Monday morning.  We will be finished in the morning to allow for check out and a leisurely drive home.  

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Tour notes:

 

Suggested Equipment:

 

• Digital SLR camera or interchangeable-lens mirrorless camera

• You’ll need at least one lens. The “kit lens” that came with your camera (most likely an 18-55mm) will be fine

• Bring any other lenses that you own (a variety of focal lengths is always helpful)

• Laptop

• Memory Card Reader

• Flash drive

• Spare batteries for equipment (especially for your camera)

• Extra memory cards

• Camera manual

• Camera bag or backpack

• Note taking materials

• Cable release or wireless remote

• Camera and lens cleaning supplies

• Polarizer

• Professional air blower for sensor cleaning (eg. rocket blower)

 

Personal Items:

 

• Weatherproof clothing that can be layered underneath for warmth

• Medium to heavy jacket

• Sturdy footwear for walking on uneven ground or trails

• Warm hat and gloves

• If you easily get cold, consider hand and/or foot warmers for the morning

• Sun protection – hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, lip balm

• Snacks for between meals in the field

• Travel alarm clock and wristwatch – or smartphone with an alarm

• Pocket sized flashlight