Village Creek State Park

Jason and I headed to Village Creek State Park outside of Beaumont this past weekend to enjoy the last few days of 2012.  We stayed in the primitive walk in sites and nearly had the park to ourselves.

After setting up camp the first afternoon, we took a quick 2 mile hike (round trip) down to the swimming sandbar.

 

We had to speed walk back since it was getting dark.  Once back, we started the fire, cooked dinner, and tried to stay warm.  My little feet were cold!  

 

After freezing all night (literally, it was 29 degrees most of the night... 4 pairs of socks, 2 pants, 2 shirts, a hat, and gloves and I was still cold!), we woke up and made oatmeal and coffee for breakfast.  I can't believe this trip was colder than our trip to Alaska!

We didn't do much yesterday other than going on a 4 mile hike.  It was kinda neat to see the landscape change through the hike. 

 

  

Overall, we really liked the park.  The primitive sites were pretty big and well maintained.  If we go back, I'd love to rent a kayak to take down the creek.

To see more pictures from our trip, click here.

Have a fun and safe New Years Eve!