| Lake Toledo Bend area of east Texas Milam, TX US Uploaded By Scott (webmaster) Uploaded on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 03:57:32 PM Viewed 8334 times |
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| There is a wide area where Petrified wood can be found in Texas and Louisiana especially around Lake Toledo Bend. For a little more info, visit the Travel Channel's Treasure Wiki Texas Page. The coveted treasure is petrified palm wood. Here is what the link used to say: "General description: The state fossil is petrified palm wood. It can be found with other wood of Oligocene age Catahoula Formation especially around Toledo Bend Lake. The wood is found on the lake shore and below the dam. I have collected near the lake in clear cut areas where logging is occurring. The log trucks and the heavy equipment uncovers the wood. How to get there: Toledo Bend Lake is on the border of Louisiana and Texas. Palm wood can be found on Texas side also. The dam site is on LA HWY191 in western Louisiana. Toledo Bend is a well known resort area famous for its fishing. http://www.toledo-bend.com/srala/ Grade this location: (A to F): A I have a great deal of wood from this area. GPS coordinates: Handy to bring along: 1.Digging tools 2.Bug spray 3.Buckets 4. Strong back Helpful notes to newcomers: There are plenty of places to stay in the area. Plan on doing some site seeing. Palm wood makes very attractive jewelry. Most of the wood is cream color, however, the black wood demands a premium price. Be sure to visit Natchitoches: my favorite city in Louisiana. http://www.historicnatchitoches.com/ " | There is no specific location mentioned along the lake, so if you have any to add that would be a better start point. "How to get there: Toledo Bend Lake is on the border of Louisiana and Texas. Palm wood can be found on Texas side also. The dam site is on LA HWY191 in western Louisiana. Toledo Bend is a well known resort area famous for its fishing. " |