Tag Archives: Texas State Park

Vote to Help Bastrop State Park Back From the Ashes

Posted on June 4, 2012 by admin

Bastrop State Park is making a strong comeback after last Labor Day Weekend’s devastating wildfire that burned most of the park. Now there’s a way you can help bring Bastrop State Park back from the ashes. An additional $100,000 would … Continue reading →

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Bastrop State Park Back in Full Swing Post-Wildfire

Posted on April 11, 2012 by admin

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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Enjoy Spring at a Texas State Park

Posted on March 18, 2012 by admin

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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Springtime in Full Bloom at Texas State Parks

Posted on March 10, 2012 by admin

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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Five Things You Need to Know Today: February 17

Posted on February 17, 2012 by admin

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 →

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Take a Hike at a Texas State Park

Posted on February 14, 2012 by admin

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 →

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Beaks and Feathers: Resaca De La Palma State Park and World Birding Center

Posted on February 13, 2012 by admin

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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Flight Deck: Estero Llano Grande State Park and World Birding Center

Posted on February 7, 2012 by admin

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 →

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Birds of a Feather: Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park and World Birding Center

Posted on February 4, 2012 by admin

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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Rio South Texas: Nature’s Wonders

Posted on February 2, 2012 by admin

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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