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Fort Parker State Park, Mexia Texas

  Visit our Fort Parker State Park Photo Gallery  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 … Continue reading

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Chisos Basin Campground Big Bend National Park

  We drove out to Big Bend National Park for the day while we were camped at Fort Davis State Park.  You may ask what you can do in Big Bend National Park if you are only going to be … Continue reading

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Davis Mountains State Park Fort Davis, Texas

  Visit our Davis Mountains State Park photo gallery  At a mile above sea level Davis Mountains State Park is the coolest place to be in the hot Texas summer.  The Davis Mountains, the most extensive mountain range in Texas … Continue reading

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We have left Petrified Forest National Park

A photo gallery of Petrified Forest and Painted Desert including the Wilderness Area will be posted soon.  We are back in Texas, currently at Davis Mountains State Park in West Texas.  We will be posting on this state park as … Continue reading

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Back Country Camping Petrified Forest National Park

  There are no campgrounds in Petrified Forest National Park.  If you want to camp in the back country wilderness you must obtain a free permit (for up to 14 days) at Painted Desert Visitor Center, Painted Desert Inn or … Continue reading

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