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Bastrop State Park Back in Full Swing Post-Wildfire
By this weekend, Bastrop State Park visitors will find most facilities and all but a fraction of the Lost Pines parkland open to the public only seven months after a destructive wildfire burned 95 percent of the national landmark. Reservations … Continue reading
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Tagged Bastrop State Park, Buescher State Park, camping, forest fires, golfing, historic sites, outdoor recreation, RVing, Texas, Texas State Park, wild fires
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Enjoy Spring at a Texas State Park
With the redbuds and bluebonnets blooming, it’s time to get outside and enjoy spring in Texas. “Much of Texas is still way behind its average annual rainfall, but it looks like winter rains in many areas of the state will … Continue reading
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Tagged birding, camping, fishing, hiking, historic sites, history, hunting, outdoor recreation, RVing, state park, s’mores, Texas, Texas State Park, wildflower report, wildflowers
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Springtime in Full Bloom at Texas State Parks
What looks to be a promising wildflower season has started early this year and Texas State Parks remain some of the best and safest places to see and photograph a dazzling array of bluebonnets, mountain laurels, and other blooming flora, … Continue reading
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Tagged Lady Bird Johnson, outdoor recreation, RVing, state park, Texas, Texas State Park, wildflower report, wildflowers
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Five Things You Need to Know Today: February 17
Since I like things to come in fives (and tens), here are five things YOU need to know TODAY! 1. Tire Inflation Proper tire inflation is more important to your safety when traveling than many RVers realize. Under-inflated tires create … Continue reading
Take a Hike at a Texas State Park
Periodic mild winter days present a great opportunity to lace up your hiking boots or simply slip on your sneakers and hit a variety of trails snaking through dozens of Texas State Parks. With 94 state parks, hikers of all … Continue reading
Beaks and Feathers: Resaca De La Palma State Park and World Birding Center
Resaca de la Palma State Park boasts the largest tract of native habitat in the World Birding Center network. Etched by ancient curves of the Rio Grande, its 1,200 semi-tropical acres provide a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle … Continue reading
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Tagged birding, birding hotspot, nature preserve, nature tourism, outdoor recreation, Resaca De La Palma State Park, Rio Grande Valley, Rio Grande Valley nature hot spots, Rio South Texas, RVing, Snowbird, Texas, Texas State Park, wildlife, Winter Texans, World Birding Center
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Flight Deck: Estero Llano Grande State Park and World Birding Center
Estero Llano Grande has a well-deserved reputation as a can’t-miss birding destination. At the geographic center of the World Birding Center (WBC) network, Estero Llano Grande in Weslaco attracts a spectacular array of South Texas wildlife with its varied landscape … Continue reading
Birds of a Feather: Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park and World Birding Center
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, just south of Mission, is not only Texas’ southernmost state park, but since October 2005, the headquarters of the new World Birding Center. The park draws visitors from as far away as Europe and Japan … Continue reading
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Tagged Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, birding, birding hotspot, Black-vented Oriole, nature preserve, nature tousism, outdoor recreation, Rio Grande Valley nature hot spots, Rio South Texas, RVing, Texas, Texas State Park, wildlife, Winter Texans, World Birding Center
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Rio South Texas: Nature’s Wonders
The Rio Grande Valley nature scene is filled with many wildlife hot spots. We’ll continue our tour of the top nature hot spots in the Rio Grande Valley with a visit to the World Birding Center. The World Birding Center … Continue reading
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Tagged birding, birding hotspot, nature preserve, nature tourism, outdoor recreation, Rio Grande Valley, Rio Grande Valley nature hot spots, RVing, Snowbird, Texas, Texas State Park, wildlife, Winter Texans, World Birding Center
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Texas State Parks Donations Top $1 Million Mark
Since Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) launched a statewide appeal in early December for donations to aid a financially strapped Texas State Parks system, more than $1 million has been raised. In an update provided to the Texas Parks … Continue reading
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