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Category Archives: National Parks
Fort Davis National Historic Site, Fort Davis Texas
Fort Davis was a United States Army Garrison established in 1854 to protect travelers and the mail on the San Antonio El Paso Road. Other duties of the soldiers stationed here were scouting expeditions to control Indian movements and exploratory … Continue reading
Hummingbirds in Texas
Watch a short video of these hummingbirds. The tiniest of all birds descend on Texas every Spring as they migrate northward. 18 species of hummingbirds have been identified in Texas with 9 being common. The greatest variety are found … Continue reading
Javelina in Texas
The javelina is not really a pig but a member of their own family, the peccary. Only one of the three different species is found in the United States, the collared peccary or javelina. (have ah lee nah) … Continue reading
Lyndon Baines Johnson Centennial, Stonewall Texas
NPS/Ron Sprouse August 27th, 2008 marks the 100th birthday of the 36th President of the United States, Lyndon Baines Johnson. Since his death on January 22nd, 1973 an annual wreath laying ceremony has taken place at his grave site … Continue reading
The National Parks of Texas
Most people when asked about National Parks in the state of Texas correctly name Big Bend National Park in far West Texas. The Chisos Mountains, the Chihuahuan Desert and the Rio Grande River leave indelible imprints on your memory whether you have … Continue reading