Betty, There are two state parks in the area. Lake Claiborne State Park at Homer (318) 927-2976 or 1-888-677-2524 Lake D'Arbonne State Park at Farmerville (318)368-2086 or 1-888-677-5200 Bernice is about half way between Farmerville and Homer. I know from personal experience that Lake Claiborne is a beautiful state park and I highly recommend that park. I have not had the privilege of visiting Lake D'Arbonne State Park so I cannot say anything about that particular park. Gaylon L Powell Austin, Texas [email protected] Betty J. Cox wrote: > I really want to come... don't have any idea if it would be possible as > I live in CA. I'm thinking, though, that I have the money for gas and I > could put the camper shell on the old pick-up truck, load up my camping > gear and my choclate lab for company and security as I traveled... > Now, I could bring a covered dish cooked on the old camp stove... no > problem. But my question is... would there be a place for a retired > park ranger and her dog to stay? Might even be able to bring the > "connection" to UP (my husband) if he could get some vacation time > <<<grin>>>!!! > > Love this list!!!! BJ