Houston Baby and I decided to do a Henley version of the Elvis fan pilgrimage to Memphis. We saw a few sights and thought it would be a good idea to start a thread where people who have visited Linden and Caddo Lake, who wish to visit it, or who simply find it interesting, could post their experiences and comment on other people's. Here goes...

LINDEN
Don's hometown!



Stop #1: Music City Texas Theater
This place used to be an American Legion Hall, and still bears the seal above the door. Back in the day, Don Henley's band The Four Speeds played here, as did many other local bands. It fell into disrepair, but a few years ago was refurbished by Don's friend Richard Bowden into a music venue. They apparently give tours, although the lady who was supposed to show us around failed to arrive. We took photos outside instead!



Stop #2: Linden's Courthouse
The oldest courthouse in Texas was a bit run-down until Don Henley stepped in! Here's how it looks now:


Stop #3: Linden Dairy Queen
In a live version of "Talking to the Moon", Don prefaces the song by talking about how he and his friends would go hang out at the Dairy Queen parking lot on a regular basis. They'd spend hours sitting on their car hoods, drinking beers, and watching the trucks go by - "Wondering where they were going to."


Stop #4: Linden-Kildare High School
The football coach at this high school may have given Don a hard time, but his English teacher encouraged him and he first played drums in marching band. Go Tigers!



CADDO LAKE
Don has worked hard to further efforts to conserve Caddo Lake, only a few miles away from where he grew up, and a place he often visited.

Stop #1: Potter's Point
Don stated in an interview that he and his father often fished here.


And you know that on a personal level, I couldn't resist getting a photo at Soda Bluff, located in Potter's Point!



Stop #2: Caddo Lake State Park
Potter's Point above isn't actually in the park itself. In order to really enjoy the lake you have to go to the state park. This is also where Don filmed parts of his "Taking You Home" video.

It's gorgeous! HB took many photos. Here's a few:










Has anyone else had the opportunity to visit the area? Does anyone perhaps know some more fun spots to see around there?

We personally had a great experience!