I boarded my horses at this facility under a self-care arrangement, where I personally handled all…read moreof their feeding and care. For the first several months, things went smoothly. However, during my final month there, the owner began doing the feeding himself for other boarders, and that's when serious issues started. While driving a four-wheeler around with open buckets of feed, portions of that feed were dropped right outside my horses' pens. Both of my horses have genetic muscle disorders and are highly sensitive to high-sugar, high-starch, and gluten-containing feeds. Even small amounts can make them sick. After this change in routine, my mare colicked twice in two weeks. When I tried to address these concerns calmly, the environment became increasingly uncomfortable. From the start, I was treated poorly -- the owner openly told others not to like me -- and it only worsened when I advocated for my horses' dietary needs. To make matters worse, when I left the property, I was accused of taking a water trough that I had originally brought with me. Thankfully, several people could confirm that it belonged to me. If your horses have any medical or dietary sensitivities, or if you prefer a respectful, drama-free environment, I would be cautious about boarding here. Always put every instruction and agreement in writing and keep records of your own equipment and feed.

This is the place to go if you want an amazing riding experience! I learned so much and any…read morequestion I had they had the answer. They were very sweet and I hope to see them the next time I come down to visit my family.

RBO is where we rented our kayaks. $50 a day gets you a kayak, life jacket, and a laminated map…read morewith all the kayaking trails in the area. It's yours from 8 am till 6 pm. That's a lot of paddling! We had a BLAST! The weather was perfect. They delivered the kayaks to the cabins we were at, so we just walked out the door and got in the river. Awesome! There were 3 trails upstream, and 2 trails downstream. Caddo lake, and the Big Cypress Bayou and absolutely beautiful. The bald cypress forest is a sight to behold. If you've never been, put it on your bucket list. When we got back in the trees, the only sound is the birds. The water is like glass. The occasional fishing boat will slow down so they don't make waves. If you have never been to Caddo Lake,it's an experience you will never forget!

Fantastic service today. Kristi and crew are top notch and got us all set up for an enjoyable day…read morepaddling, watching the eclipse and a picnic lunch in the middle of the lake. Pro level pictures of us paddling away in the early morning light were an unexpected enjoyable bonus when we got home. We will definitely use them again.

Okay...if you're reading this don't get your hopes up that you'll ever get to come here...this is a…read moreprivate lake owned by SWEPCO so you ain't getting on the property unless you're a SWEPCO employee or an invited guest of said employee... Very nice lake with 4 cabins...also there is motel like structure with 16 individual rooms with a conference/ball room in the center... There is a boat launch with covered boat parking that will handle 4 boats and a canoe... There are 3 private piers where you can tie off your boat if your staying in one of the 4 cabins... Each cabin has 2 bedrooms with a bunk bed in the living room area...covered and screened in patio on each cabin with a nice view of the lake...fire pits for hanging out, drinking and making s'mores etc... If staying here you have to bring your own provisions (food, utensils, cooking gear, bottled water, booze etc...) It's a great location and wonderful place to hang out with friends and just enjoy some peace and quiet...very relaxing but it's too bad you'll never get to experience it...

Wonderful spot. The bathrooms and showers need some work. Not a lot of trails but the fishing was…read moregood

Nearly $80 for a room , not in fishing season and not on a weekend or holiday, didn't use any…read moreappliances or kitchen... should be a discount for an older hotel with lousy beds...

We chose this certain place because of the train ride and got there and it wasn't running. Not many…read moredifferent animals in the safari. Disappointed

This is an awesome Safari and petting zoo on way from Marshall to Jefferson. We saw pretty much…read moreevery animal. I am a zebra fan so you would see lot of Zebra pics, they are so pretty! Entry per person is $17 or something around that. You can take as many rounds inside as you want in the day.. Onsite toilets are available Petting zoo is in a separate section that we didn't do. There are 4 roads that are marked by arrows to follow and we see animals on the way. They are so much used to cars that they stand next to car window to get fed. You can buy feed on-site as well.

I boarded my horses at this facility after being told they specialize in caring for "special needs"…read morehorses. Unfortunately, my experience was very different. If your horses require specific diets or supplements due to sensitivities, this may not be the place for you. The management strongly prefers everyone to use their feed and supplement program, even when your horse medically cannot tolerate those products. When I tried to maintain my horses' individualized plan, things quickly became tense and hostile, and I was made to feel like I didn't know what was best for my own animals. It's also important to know that, while their contract states they will immediately contact the owner in the event of any medical situation, that was not my experience. Instead, they made independent decisions and created their own care plans without consulting me, which could have seriously compromised my horses' health. If you board here, make sure every detail is in writing -- including your horses' care, diet, supplement schedule, and how any health issues should be handled. Keep records of all communication and payments. This facility may work for horses without special needs, but if your horses require individualized nutrition, medical management, or a highly specific routine, I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere.

A good place to start and focus on safety in riding but not to continue it or get serious into…read moreshowing. Very understaffed for how many horses they have. Not all children fit the program structure. My children both attended, one had a great experience but the other did not. Youth days we were told to drop our kids for that and she ended up yelling at one telling her "this isn't a day care and she's not a babysitter". My kids did learn how to tack up but even after almost a year still couldn't do it unassisted. No trotting,jumping and very small trail rides around the property. My child's lesson was paused when I questioned an invoice, which I made the hard decision to move on. My children and I are thankful for the introduction to the sport, but yelling at our child and the other issue made us leave.

I heard tons of recommendations about this store and when we drove up, it'd be a place we'd go into…read moreeven if we hadn't heard about it! It looks like so much fun and IT IS. The women working there were so sweet and helpful. They even sold us a lamp that we weren't sure was even for sale! There is tons to look at and enjoy. Extremely reasonable prices too! Oh also, there's a dog and a cat. Any store that has new animal friends waiting for me is top notch in my book.

Made in the Shade is BEYOND 5 STARS and such a unique adventure. There is literally something for…read moreeveryone of every age. There are racks upon racks of gorgeous, unique clothes for the ladies with jewelry of all sorts to accompany your outfit. They have hats and scarfs and many, many other accessories. There are posters and knives and many other items for the men to busy themselves looking through while their wives shop the antiques and estate sale finds. You can find that one of a kind lamp or shade. It is hard to not fall in love with this store! They've got it all. The kids can enjoy the sluice outside while mining for stones and dad can enjoy a soda while sitting in the tranquil courtyard, relaxing, and visiting with the "store kitties". They've even got an Oxygen Bar! They truly have thought of it all. And if you feel they've missed anything, make a suggestion to the incredible ladies running this place. You will not find a more patient, accommodating group of women who truly enjoy helping you. It is not only an amazing place to visit while touring the sweet little town of Jefferson, TX., but you will find yourself longing to make the trip back because of your experience. They even make that easy! You can visit their website or give them a call. They make ordering easy and are happy to ship your items to you. Please don't miss this truly special and unique experience.

Everything went well. The instructor was kind an very patient with putting on the jumpshootread more

Location: Airport in Gladewater, Tx Staff: Knowledgeable,…read morefriendly, professional Attire: Closed toe shoes, long pants View: Breathtaking! The location is a little tricky to find. My GPS initially took us into Gladewater. The facility is actually located just outside of town at the regional airport. There are several large, Morton-type buildings....the correct building is a large, sage green building on the right hand side after driving 0.25 miles up the lane (see the attached picture). If you make it to the airport control building, you have gone too far. The staff is incredible. Lee and Cori, the owners, are so friendly and really made us feel at home. Their passion for skydiving is obvious and they were willing and able to answer all of our questions. We had a short training session prior to our tandem dive. They walked us through what to expect once we were in the air. Lee was sick the day of our skydive, so we jumped with Bryan...who was also great. We were made to feel comfortable from arrival to departure. The scenery is fantastic. East texas is beautiful-- lots of trees and lakes to see from the sky compared to the farmlands of the Midwest (also charming in its own way). Overall, the staff is wonderful and, most importantly, we felt safe and were confident with the staff. I would recommend this place to anyone who is interested!