we went to Camp Salmen Nature Park to see what updates have been done since our last visit in February. Originally a Boy Scout camp from the 40's to the 70's, Camp Salmen has an interesting history in the Bayou Liberty area.
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When we visited in February we were unaware that the Park would be undergoing a metamorphosis of huge proportions. We truely enjoyed one of the first upgrades of the Park: the butterfly garden. The entire park will be changing under the direction of Edward Blake, director of The Crosby Arboretum in Picayune, Mississippi. If you like interpretive journeys trail system to observe a park’s biological diversity you'll like both Camp Salmen and Crosby Arboretum. But I digress.
The butteryfly garden at the Park contains all native wildflowers. The blanket of purples, golds and reds attract scores of butterflies. During our visit we enjoyed the sights of butterflies and bees enjoying a cool, sunny Saturday morning. Check it out:
There were several butterflies with these markings.
Can you see the tiny butterfly in this picture?
There are boardwalks that bring you closer to the Bayou and trails that roam throughout the deep woods. It's difficult to take a bad picture there.
I must say that early autumn in Southeast Louisiana - while not as beautiful as the northern states - is one of the prettiest around.
After leaving the park we headed for the Slidell Trailhead of the Tammany Trace and hubby caught two butterflies attempting to mate.
According to him, the female butterfly must've had a headache, because she didn't want anything to do with him.
Guess humans aren't the only ones who have problems "connecting". Good to know.
Have a good week, y'all.
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