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            The Lost Maples State Natural Area is one of the most popular parks in Texas, although most of the visitors come during a few weeks at the end of the year.  Located in the middle of the Hill Country on the edge of Bandera County at the convergence of the Sabinal River and Concan Creek, the park is known for its abundance of Bigtooth Maple trees.  Due to the unique geographic features of the area, this is one of the few places within hundreds of miles that can support the maple trees.  Around the first of November, the trees turn brilliant shades of yellows, oranges and reds, providing some the richest fall foliage colors in the entire region.

I first visited the park in May (the 'off-season'), checking out some of the hiking trails along the Sabinal River, as well as the longer East Trail.  In addition to the colorful trees, the park also contains some interesting geological features, various limestone formations and speleothems typical of the region.  I returned again in October for the more rugged Mystic Trail/West Trail loop, catching a bit of fall color but still a few weeks too early for the full show.  Oh well, there's always next year.

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Taken on: May 7, 2008

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Lost Maples State Natural Area

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Camera: Kodak EasyShare C613 Zoom, f/4.3, 1/112 sec, 14.3mm, ISO 80 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Kodak EasyShare C613 Zoom
Aperture:	f/4.3
Exposure Time:	0.009 sec (1/112)
Focal Length:	14.3mm
ISO:	80
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Auto, Fired
Exposure Program:	Program AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	KODAK EASYSHARE C613 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA
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