Tag Archives: Texas State Park

Lake Brownwood State Park, Brownwood Texas

Posted on October 10, 2009 by joanie7

Lake Brownwood State Park near the geographical center of Texas, opened in 1938, is a smaller (537.5 acres) park located on the shores of the large (7300 acre) Lake Brownwood.  With miles of shoreline to enjoy folks come here in … Continue reading →

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The Bats of Caprock Canyons State Park

Posted on August 1, 2008 by joanie7

An abandoned railway tunnel, part of the 64 miles of rails to trails at Caprock Canyons State Park is home to a half-million Mexican free-tailed bats each summer.  They come by the thousands to colonize in the 742 foot Clarity … Continue reading →

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Lake Colorado City State Park, Colorado City Texas

Posted on July 29, 2008 by joanie7

Lake Colorado City State Park has a large day use area which includes a  swimming beach, covered picnic tables, a playground and a 4- lane concrete boat launch ramp.  There is also a lighted fishing pier, a covered fishing barge, … Continue reading →

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Rusk/Palestine State Park, Texas

Posted on March 6, 2008 by joanie7

 Visit our Rusk State Park Photo Gallery Note: Since we visited Rusk State Park the control of both Rusk and Palestine State Parks and the Texas State Railroad has been transferred to American Heritage Railways.  These two parks, Rusk and Palestine … Continue reading →

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