For the second leg of the journey through the
Buffalo Bayou Park, we start at the newly restored Lost Lake and travel to Rosemont Bridge (right past Montrose Blvd).
Highlights: Lost Lake, Kayak Rentals at the Visitor's Center, Waugh Bat Colony, Wortham Grove, Johnny Steele Dogpark, and the stunning views from Rosemont Bridge.
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Map of the Buffalo Bayou: Journey 2 from Lost Lake to the Rosemont Bridge |
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Lost Lake and the Visitor's Center; restrooms and Bayou City Adventures (kayak rentals) located inside Visitor's Center. The building also houses the Dunlavy a future restaurant and event space. A wonderful place to read a book. Looking forward to the restaurant opening! |
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Water lilies growing in Lost Lake: Lost Lake was a former pond that was lost in the 1970's when a dam failed; the new Lost Lake features wetland gardens, canopy trees, and a stunning multi-layered waterfall. |
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Boat and kayak launch: you can now rent kayaks at Lost Lake on weekends: see the website for more info: Bayou City Adventures |
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Jackson Hill Bridge connects the two sides of the Bayou |
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Bats of Waugh Bridge; you can smell the strong scent of Gunao as you pass. . .but you'd expect this to be the case when over 250,000 bats (Mexican Free-Tailed) live in the same location, the second largest bat colony in Texas. |
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Johnny Steele Dog Park is a two acre oasis for your favorite 4-legged friend; the Dog Park has a large and small dog section |
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Photo taken in the first few weeks of the park opening; I've never seen happier dogs diving into the water |
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Tolerance Sculptures by Jaume Plensa at Rosemont Bridge |
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View of the Downtown Houston Skyline from Rosemont Bridge |
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Monumental Moments by Anthony Thompson Schumate, 2015 are a series of 6 four-foot words placed along the Kinder footpaths. This sculpture is hidden in front of the dog park; I love how these important words are placed in unexpected locations around the Park. |
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Wortham Grove fountain known as "Dandelion"; there is sheltered seating surrounding the circular fountain which makes this an ideal location for a relaxing moment or two |
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Detail of the fountain; whimsical and brilliant |
I hope you're able to take advantage of all of these fantastic Buffalo Bayou locations soon! Next up:
A Tour of Buffalo Bayou Park: Part 3!
Keep Exploring!
xoxo,
The Bayou Botanist
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