Category Archives: State Parks

Dinosaur Valley State Park, Glen Rose Texas

Posted on March 25, 2013 by joanie7

For this weeks LoneStarTravelers day trip adventure we headed 84 miles southeast of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex to Glen Rose Texas, home of Dinosaur Valley State Park. This fascinating park is the site of the renowned dinosaur footprints embedded in … Continue reading →

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Fairfield Lake State Park, Fairfield Texas

Posted on March 18, 2013 by joanie7

In the little town of Fairfield, Texas lies one of the best fishing lakes in the state of Texas, Fairfield Lake. We visited the 1,460 acre state park located on the banks of the 2,400 acre lake on our most … Continue reading →

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Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site

Posted on March 13, 2013 by joanie7

This week our day trip was to Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site.  Located in Jacksboro Texas, 60 miles west of Fort Worth, it was an approximate 90 mile drive from our home in Irving, Texas.  Fort Richardson, the … Continue reading →

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Bonham State Park, Bonham Texas

Posted on March 4, 2013 by joanie7

Bonham State Park was the selected destination on our most recent day trip.  Located in the rolling prairies and woodlands of Fannin County, about 90 miles northeast of the Dallas metro area, it was an easy drive once we left … Continue reading →

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The Texas State Parks Geocache Challenge

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Bob

The new Geocache Challenge has begun in the Texas State Parks. Geocaching is fun way for the entire family to enjoy the outdoors and learn more about our state parks.  

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