Colorado Bend State Park, 4/15/17

51. Colorado Bend is a gorgeous little park in the bend of the Colorado River.  There are tent sites right on the river, in the canyon, but the gem of the park is Gorman Falls.  We opted not to camp but to hike to the falls instead.  We plan to return in the dog days of summer to enjoy the river part of the park as well.

Gorman Falls trail

Gorman Falls, first glimpse

Gorman Falls

Gorman Falls

Black-throated Sparrow (I just think this is a lovely picture of a beautiful little bird and he had the loveliest song too)

Wildflowers along the Gorman Falls trail

View of Colorado River from the Tie Slide Overlook

Gorman Falls on the Colorado River

Gorman Falls on the Colorado River

Colorado Bend is nearest to Lampasas, which is the county seat of Lampasas County.  The courthouse is a stunning one, located just east of highway 183.  There are antique shops, restaurants, and a beautiful park at Hancock Springs.