U is for Uncertain

There are some letters that offer a lot of choices and then there are some letters that will be a struggle to find a town I want to visit.  I was so excited to discover my U town . . . Uncertain!  When I realized Uncertain was on Caddo Lake, Texas' only naturally made lake, I was absolutely certain this would be on my list of places to visit.  In fact, I planned my other East Texas locations around Uncertain.

Uncertain is on Caddo Lake and I found the perfect place to stay.  Spatterdock Houses is owned by a retired teacher and on the water.  It's a collection of guesthouses of all sizes and I'm not lying when I tell you how perfect it was.  The owner, Dottie Carter, is a lifelong resident of Uncertain and an amazing artist.  Her eclectic works can be seen throughout her property.  It's like you're staying in on outdoor museum.    Even though I had a kitchenette, I opted to eat at the local establishments, Caddo Lake Lighthouse and Caddo Outpost.  Like Jefferson, several of the restaurants aren't open in the middle of the week, so I missed out on the classic Big Pines Lodge, which has been around since the 1940s.

I stayed in Cricket.  Isn't it the cutest?!?

    

The view from the end of the pier.

No trip to Uncertain is complete without a boat ride on the lake.  I enjoyed a two hour ride on the lake, complete with lessons on the history of the lake, the town, and wildlife sightings - turtles, snakes, Ospreys and baby alligators!  Although it was a cool day, the sun was shining which made it that much more gorgeous.  Caddo Lake is in both Texas and Louisiana; it was formed by the Great Raft, uprooted trees creating a log jam in the Red River for over 80 miles.  

While I didn't have time to go into Caddo Lake State Park, I did go to the visitor center.  As always, Texas Parks and Wildlife does an amazing job of telling the history of the region and explaining the various ecosystems that make up the Piney Woods. 

  

If you've never visited East Texas, I hope you'll consider it.  From outdoor opportunities to history and everything in between, there's something for everyone.  I'm certain you'll love it!