An article ran recently in the New York Times a about work-campers. The article, Retirees Trade Work for Rent at Cash-Poor Parks, was interesting for several reasons. First, it referenced several parks in Texas, and second it’s about work-camping which is sort of like adapting road-tripping as a full-time lifestyle. A recommended read.
The other item of interest that arrived in the mail box recently was for the “How-to” Camping Program Coming to North Texas State Parks This Spring. Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) is setting up how-to workshops for people wanting to learn to camp without the initial investment in equipment. For $55 per family of up to six you get outfitted and guided for the weekend. Scheduled parks are: Ray Roberts Lake near Pilot Point, Dinosaur Valley in Glen Rose, Lake Mineral Wells, Lake Tawakoni near Wills Point, and Cedar Hill near Dallas. These are all state parks, by the way. This program has its own web page, the Texas Outdoor Family page at TPWD, with event calendar and more information.
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Posted in: News.
A week or two back I got an email from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. It started out like this:
Looking for something different to do with family and friends this holiday season? Consider a road trip to discover the beauty and solitude of Big Bend Ranch State Park. Or, you can opt for the creature comforts of home with a stay at one of three featured state parks with cabins, or a yurt at Abilene State Park. Holiday events are offered at many state parks including Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site. Pull out your planning calendar and get ready for this holiday issue of the State Parks Getaways E-Newsletter!
Some of this I knew about, some I didn’t. For example, I’ve known about the three cabins on the rim at Palo Duro Canyon State Park for some time, but it was the first I’d heard of the annual tree lighting Continue reading →
Posted in: News, Texas.
Tagged: Christmas · North Texas Holiday Events
Here it is fall 2009 already. I don’t know about you, but it sure did sneak up on me. Someone sent me an email the other day asking for more trip advice. My post last year on North Texas drives for fall foliage stands the test of time and is still good advice.
I’ve been out driving around in Central Texas this last week and have seen some glimpses of color along the road. Not really solid color, just spots of yellow and red here and there. Continue reading →
Posted in: Arkansas, Flora, Oklahoma, Texas.
Tagged: Fall Foliage
