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Fort Parker State Park, Mexia Texas

Fort Parker State Park is named for Fort Parker, a nearby historic settlement established in 1833 and site of the well known Comanche Indian raid of May 1836 during which Cynthia Ann Parker was captured.  One of the largest remaining … Continue reading

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Texas Parks & Wildlife TV Program

Texas Parks & Wildlife airs a weekly program on Texas State Parks and Texas Outdoors.  The week of August 3rd-10th, 2008 the program will include a segment on Lake Brownwood State Park in Central Texas.  This is a fairly small … Continue reading

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Texas Outdoor Family

Texas Parks and Wildlife wants your family to go camping!  And they want to teach you how!  Hands on learning workshops are scheduled throughout the summer and fall of 2008 at various Texas State Parks.  Outdoor specialists and volunteers will … Continue reading

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Abilene State Park Tuscola, Texas

Abilene State Park sits along Elm Creek tucked into beautiful groves of oak, elm and pecan trees.  Just 16 miles south west of Abilene, Texas and approximately 200 miles west of the Dallas/Fort Worth area you will pass through the … Continue reading

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Texas Musical Drama 2008 Palo Duro Canyon State Park

The Official Play of the State of Texas has returned for it’s 41st season anniversary to Pioneer Amphitheater at Palo Duro Canyon State Park.  Performances are Tuesdays through Sundays until August 17th so you still have time to get out … Continue reading

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