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Atlanta State Park is is located on Wright Patman Lake in northern Cass County in northeast Texas. The park provides access to Wright Patman Lake for boating and fishing, and has a sandy beach area for swimming. Picnic and overnight camping areas are available. The park includes a nature trail and a 3.8-mile (6.1 km) hiking trail.
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Atlanta State Park is is located on Wright Patman Lake in northern Cass County in northeast Texas. The park provides access to Wright Patman Lake for boating and fishing, and has a sandy beach area for swimming. Picnic and overnight camping areas are available. The park includes a nature trail and a 3.8-mile (6.1 km) hiking trail.
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LEGEND
Headquarters
Lake Wright Patman
State Parks Store
Kayak and Canoe Rental
Restrooms
Showers
Water and Electric Sites
Full Hookup Sites
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• CHECK OUT time is 12 p.m or renew permit by 9 a.m. (pending site availability).
• Public consumption or display of any alcoholic beverage is prohibited.
• GRAY WATER AND BLACK WATER MUST BE DISCHARGED ONLY AT DUMP STATIONS.
Please use environmentally safe chemicals in sewage holding tanks.
• Park only on pavement.
• Pets must be kept on leash. Please pick up after them.
• Gathering of firewood is prohibited.
• Stop the spread of invasive species. CLEAN, DRAIN and DRY your boat.
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INTERPRETIVE GUIDE
THANK YOU FOR VISITING!
While enjoying this natural beauty, please remember
that everything you see in the park is protected.
Artifacts, rocks, plants, and animals (even snakes) are
all part of the region’s rich natural and cultural heritage.
Help us keep park recreational use sustainable for the
future and protect these resources by leaving things as
you find them.
FURTHER READING
RECONNECT WITH THE
NATURAL AND CULTURAL
HISTORY OF NORTH EAST
TEXAS. ATLANTA STATE PARK
SITS ON THE FORESTED REDDIRT BLUFFS ABOVE LAKE
WRIGHT PATMAN. THIS HIDDEN
GEM OF A STATE PARK
PROVIDES AN ESCAPE FROM
THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF
Abeles, Neil. 13, February 2013. Outlaw used ferry in
quest for vengeance. Texarkana Gazette. Texarkana,
Texas.
Perttula, T.K. (editor) 2004. The Prehistoric and
Caddoan Archeology of the Northeastern Texas
Pineywoods. Prehistory of Texas. Texas A&M
University Press, College Station.
NEARBY STATE PARKS
• Caddo Lake SP, Karnack, TX (903) 679-3351
• Daingerfield SP, Daingerfield, TX (903) 645-2921
• Martin Creek SP, Tatum, TX (903) 836-4436
Atlanta State Park
927 Park Road 42, Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-6476 • www.tpwd.texas.gov/atlanta
MODERN LIFE, AND A CHANCE
TO WALK THE SAME TRAILS AND
Cover photo: Red-bellied Woodpecker
PATHS AS THE PIONEERS AND
THE CADDO WHO CAME BEFORE.
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ATLANTA
STATE PARK
S T A T E
P A R K
THE EVER-PRESENT
FOREST
The ever-present forest nestled in Atlanta State Park
watches over the area’s inhabitants. They watch the stoic
bald eagles that make their nests in towering pines, and
the curious armadillo who scratches and claws at the dirt
for grubs. The wise southern red, black, and white oak
trees saw the birth of Lake Wright Patman. They were
there when the Army Corps of Engineers blockaded the
Sulphur River in 1948, and during the establishment of
the 1,475-acre state park in the late 1950s. The solid
and sturdy black hickories looked out across the land as
record rainfall flooded Lake Wright Patman in 2016.
For four months, standing water covered large sections
of the forest floor. This event disturbed and restarted
the process of growth in the forest. Today, these trees
watch over the hikers, campers, boaters, and hunters
who recreate in the park each year.
Still, the forest’s memory goes back further. The trees that
saw the increase in population along the Sulphur River
Basin seeded the Shortleaf and Loblolly pines that stand
today. These evergreen giants kept an eye on the wagons
brought by the settlers. Those pioneers traveled the Bobo
Ferry Trace for a new beginning. Before there were settlers,
the Caddoan people called the rugged Northern Piney
Woods home. The life-giving water of the Sulphur River
attracted the Caddo. They fished, hunted, planted, and
gathered their food along the banks of the river and trees.
Before the Caddo called this area home, prehistoric nomads
hunted under the forests and fished the winding rivers and
streams. Today sits a Texas State Park, but the ever-present
forest remembers those that came before.
A PLACE FOR COMMUNITY
A
community is a group that shares a common
bond, and Atlanta State Park is home to
many communities. The sociable pelican
migrates for the winter to commune and feed in the
waters of Lake Wright Patman. Locals often bring
their children and grandchildren to enjoy the beautiful
scenery. The park offers amazing hiking, paddling, and
camping opportunities. The day-use areas provide a
space for birders, stargazers, and photographers.
Whatever community you come from, Atlanta State
Park has a little something for everyone.
KATE SHERMAN, TPWD
A T L A N T A
ATLANTA SP
BIRD CHECKLIST
This checklist is a list of common and specialty birds seen in the park. Staf
and volunteers have used previous checklists as well as eBird data to compile
these lists. This list should not be used as a comprehensive list of birds seen in
this park. Please help us protect the natural avian communities by refraining
from using playback tapes of bird songs. Thank you for your cooperation.
Waterfowl
___ Canada Goose
___ Wood Duck
___ Blue-winged Teal
___ Northern Shoveler
___ Gadwall
___ Mallard
___ Green-winged Teal
___ Lesser Scaup
___ Bufehead
___ Hooded Merganser
___ Ruddy Duck
Grebes
___ Pied-billed Grebe
___ Horned Grebe
Pigeons and Doves
___ Rock Pigeon
___ Eurasian Collared-Dove
___ Mourning Dove
Cuckoos
___ Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Swifs
___ Chimney Swif
Hummingbirds
___ Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Rails, Gallinules, and Allies
___ American Coot
Shorebirds
___ Killdeer
___ Spotted Sandpiper
___ Greater Yellowlegs
Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers
___ Bonaparte’s Gull
___ Ring-billed Gull
___ Herring Gull
___ Black Tern
___ Forster’s Tern
Loons
___ Common Loon
Cormorants and Anhingas
___ Double-crested Cormorant
Pelicans
___ American White Pelican
Herons, Ibis, and Allies
___ Great Blue Heron
___ Great Egret
___ Snowy Egret
___ Little Blue Heron
___ Cattle Egret
___ Green Heron
Vultures, Hawks, and Allies
___ Black Vulture
___ Turkey Vulture
___ Osprey
___ Mississippi Kite
___ Cooper’s Hawk
___ Bald Eagle
___ Red-shouldered Hawk
___ Broad-winged Hawk
___ Red-tailed Hawk
Owls
___ Eastern Screech-Owl
Kingfshers
___ Belted Kingfsher
Woodpeckers
___ Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
___ Red-headed Woodpecker
___ Red-bellied Woodpecker
___ Downy Woodpecker
___ Hairy Woodpecker
___ Pileated Woodpecker
___ Northern Flicker
Falcons and Caracaras
___ American Kestrel
Tyrant Flycatchers: Pewees,
Kingbirds, and Allies
___ Eastern Wood-Pewee
___ Eastern Phoebe
___ Great Crested Flycatcher
___ Eastern Kingbird
___ Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Vireos
___ White-eyed Vireo
___ Yellow-throated Vireo
___ Blue-headed Vireo
___ Red-eyed Vireo
Shrikes
___ Loggerhead Shrike
Jays, Magpies, Crows, and Ravens
___ Blue Jay
___ American Crow
___ Fish Crow
Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice
___ Carolina Chickadee
___ Tufed Titmouse
Martins and Swallows
___ Northern Rough-winged
Swallow
___ Purple Martin
___ Barn Swallow
___ Clif Swallow
Kinglets
___ Ruby-crowned Kinglet
___ Golden-crowned Kinglet
Nuthatches
___ Red-breasted Nuthatch
___ White-breasted Nuthatch
___ Brown-headed Nuthatch
Treecreepers
___ Brown Creeper
Gnatcatchers
___ Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Wrens
___ House Wren
___ Winter Wren
___ Carolina Wren
Starlings and Mynas
___ European Starling
Catbirds, Mockingbirds,
and Thrashers
___ Brown Thrasher
___ Northern Mockingbird
Thrushes
___ Eastern Bluebird
___ Hermit Thrush
___ Wood Thrush
___ American Robin
Waxwings
___ Cedar Waxwing
Old World Sparrows
___ House Sparrow
Wagtails and Pipits
___ American Pipit
Finches, Euphonias, and Allies
___ Pine Siskin
___ American Goldfnch
New World Sparrows
___ Chipping Sparrow
___ Field Sparrow
___ Dark-eyed Junco
___ White-throated Sparrow
___ Savannah Sparrow
___ Song Sparrow
___ Lincoln’s Sparrow
___ Swamp Sparrow
___ Eastern Towhee
___ Yellow-breasted Chat
___ Yellow-breasted Chat
Blackbirds
___ Eastern Meadowlark
___ Orchard Oriole
___ Baltimore Oriole
___ Red-winged Blackbird
___ Brown-headed Cowbird
___ Common Grackle
Wood-Warblers
___ Black-and-white Warbler
___ Prothonotary Warbler
___ Orange-crowned Warbler
___ Common Yellowthroat
___ Hooded Warbler
___ Northern Parula
___ Yellow Warbler
___ Pine Warbler
___ Yellow-rumped Warbler
___ Yellow-throated Warbler
___ Black-throated Green Warbler
Cardinals, Grosbeaks, and Allies
___ Summer Tanager
___ Northern Cardinal
___ Indigo Bunting
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for Diversity and Workforce Management, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041.
ATLANTA SP AREA
INSECT CHECKLIST
This checklist is a list of butterfies, moths, damselfies, and dragonfies
observed in and around the park, as compiled by Mike Dillon from 1997 to
2020. This list does not include species with the potential to occur and should
not be used as a comprehensive list. Collection of insects is prohibited.
Thanks for your cooperation.
LEPIDOPTERA
Butterfies
___ Silver-spotted Skipper
___ Golden-banded Skipper
___ Hoary Edge
___ Northern Cloudywing
___ Southern Cloudywing
___ Confused Cloudywing
___ Juvenal’s Duskywing
___ Horace’s Duskywing
___ Funereal Duskywing
___ Common Checkered-Skipper
___ Common Sootywing
___ Clouded Skipper
___ Least Skipper
___ Fiery Skipper
___ Sachem
___ Whirlabout
___ Southern Broken-Dash
___ Little Glassywing
___ Zabulon Skipper
___ Dun Skipper
___ Dusky Roadside Skipper
___ Twin-spot Skipper
___ Pipevine Swallowtail
___ Zebra Swallowtail
___ Black Swallowtail
___ Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
___ Spicebush Swallowtail
___ Giant Swallowtail
___ Falcate Orangetip
___ Checkered White
___ Clouded Sulphur
___ Orange Sulphur
___ Southern Dogface
___ Cloudless Sulphur
___ Lyside Sulphur
___ Little Yellow
___ Sleepy Orange
___ Dainty Sulphur
___ Great Purple Hairstreak
___ Banded Hairstreak
___ Red-banded Hairstreak
___ Gray Hairstreak
___ Cassius Blue
___ Eastern Tailed Blue
___ Ceraunus Blue
___ American Snout
___ Monarch
___ Queen
___ Gulf Fritillary
___ Variegated Fritillary
___ Astyanax’ Red-spotted Purple
___ Viceroy
___ Hackberry Emperor
___ Tawny Emperor
___ Silvery Checkerspot
___ Phaon Crescent
___ Pearl Crescent
___ Common Buckeye
___ Question Mark
___ Eastern Comma
___ Mourning Cloak
___ Red Admiral
___ Painted Lady
___ American Lady
___ Goatweed Leafwing
___ Southern Pearly Eye
___ Gemmed Satyr
___ Little Wood Satyr
___ Carolina Satyr
Moths
___ Snowberry Clearwing
___ Exposed Bird-dropping Moth
___ Eight-spotted Forester
___ Erebidae Erebid Moths
___ Vetch Looper Moth
___ Forage Looper Moth
___ Ilia Underwing Moth
___ Ailanthus Webworm Moth
___ Thin-lined Erastria Moth
___ Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth
___ Giant Leopard Moth
___ Lost Owlet Moth
___ White-tipped Black Moth
___ Lucerne Moth
___ Smartweed Borer Moth
___ Maple Looper Moth
___ Hawaiian Beet Webworm
___ Common Spragueia
___ Cross-lined Wave
___ Genista Broom Moth
___ Orange Holomelina
___ Royal Walnut Moth
___ Jack Pine Budworm
___ Garden Webworm Moth
___ Mournful Thyris
___ Deep Yellow (Ochre)
Euchlaena
ODONATA
Damselfies
___ Ebony Jewelwing
___ Southern Spreadwing
___ Swamp Spreadwing
___ Blue-fronted Dancer
___ Powdered Dancer
___ Blue-tipped Dancer
___ Azure Bluet
___ Familiar Bluet
___ Stream Bluet
___ Skimming Bluet
___ Orange Bluet
___ Vesper Bluet
___ Citrine Forktail
___ Fragile Forktail
___ Rambur’s Forktail
Dragonfies
___ Gray Petaltail
___ Common Green Darner
___ Springtime Darner
___ Swamp Darner
___ Cyrano Darner
___ Two-striped Forceptail
___ Bayou Clubtail
___ Jade Clubtail
___ Black-shouldered Spinyleg
___ Flag-tailed Spinyleg
___ Cocoa Clubtail
___ Ashy Clubtail
___ Oklahoma Clubtail
___ Common Sanddragon
___ Russet-tipped Clubtail
___ Arrowhead Spiketail
___ Stream Cruiser
___ Royal River Cruiser
___ Prince Baskettail
___ Slender/Dot-winged Baskettail
___ Common Baskettail
___ Mantled Baskettail
___ Selys’ Sundragon
___ Four-spotted Pennant
___ Calico Pennant
___ Halloween Pennant
___ Banded Pennant
___ Double-ringed Pennant
___ Eastern Pondhawk
___ Little Blue Dragonlet
___ Blue Corporal
___ Golden-winged Skimmer
___ Spangled Skimmer
___ Yellow-sided Skimmer
___ Slaty Skimmer
___ Widow Skimmer
___ Twelve-spotted Skimmer
___ Painted Skimmer
___ Great Blue Skimmer
___ Hyacinth Glider
___ Roseate Skimmer
___ Blue Dasher
___ Wandering Glider
___ Spot-winged Glider
___ Eastern Amberwing
___ Common Whitetail
___ Blue-faced Meadowhawk
___ Variegated Meadowhawk
___ Carolina Saddlebags
___ Black Saddlebags
___ Red Saddlebags
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Atlanta
S TAT E PA R K
PINEYWOODS
Atlanta
STATE PARK
Atlanta State Park is nestled in the cool green pineywoods of
northeast Texas and located on picturesque Lake Wright
Patman, where sunsets are magical. This large reservoir is
ideal for fishing, sailing, boating, water skiing, swimming, and
paddling. Long before settlers arrived here, Caddo Indians
farmed the area. Today, visitors may savor the park’s many
recreational opportunities—both natural and man-made. Bring a
camera for a wide range of plant and animal photo opportunities.
Camping: Campsites with water and electricity, or full hook-ups.
Many are pull-through sites.
Group Facilities: Group picnic area with shelter (capacity 100).
Picnicking: Picnic sites with tables, water and grills.
Swimming: Designated sandy swimming beach.
Recreation: Playground, sand volleyball courts, basketball courts
and horseshoe pits.
Boating: Boat ramps, sailing and skiing. Kayak and canoe rentals.
Fishing: Good year-round catches of crappie, catfish, sandbass
and black bass.
Birding: Woodland birds abound throughout the park.
Trails: Over 4 miles of hiking and nature trails.
Texas State Parks Store: One-of-a-kind souvenirs, drinks
and snacks.
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Located in Cass County, two miles
north of Atlanta on U.S. 59 to FM 96,
west for nine miles to FM 1154, north for
two miles to Park Road 42.
Atlanta State Park
927 Park Road 42, Atlanta, TX 75551 • (903) 796-6476
www.texasstateparks.org
Rates and reservations: (512) 389-8900. For info only: (800) 792-1112.
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6 Parks Near You
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DIRECTORY
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David Yoskowitz, Ph.D. Executive Director
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WELCOME
from Rodney Franklin, State Parks Director
This year is very special for Texas State Parks: We are
celebrating our 100-year anniversary in 2023. More and
more Texans are discovering the beauty of State Parks and
exploring the outdoors in new and adventurous ways. Our
teams across the state are incredibly excited to welcome
outdoor enthusiasts, especially those who have yet to
discover what our parks have to offer. The variety of Texas’ lands is unmatched; from
the mountains of west Texas to the Gulf shores, the Texas State Park system celebrates
and preserves the natural and cultural treasures that make Texas such a special place.
The 640,000-plus acres that make up the state park system are nearly as diverse as
the people of Texas. Since 1923, our mission has been to help connect our visitors with
the outdoors. As we honor those who have come before us, I invite a new generation to
be a part of the story of the lands that connect us all.
There is more to enjoy in our parks than you know, so please join us in our celebrations
and activities. Every day we look for new and better ways to ensure your state parks are
welcoming to every Texan, regardless of their background or experience being outside.
I hope you’ll visit soon and often, while bringing
your friends and family along. YOU are a natural and
we’re looking forward to celebrating the 100-year
anniversary of state parks with you!
WHAT’S NEW IN STATE PARKS
Galveston Island State Park reopened the
beachside of the park with a new headquarters,
campsites, restrooms, and more.
Bastrop State Park unveiled an extensive new
group of trails, the “Tree Army Trails,” many of
which are ADA-accessible.
Improvements and major repairs are planned for
Indian Lodge, Tyler, Inks Lake, Cedar Hill, South
Llano River, Eisenhower and several other state parks
All-terrain “GRIT” wheelchairs are now available at 10 parks with more adaptive
equipment on the way to help people of all abilities experience Texas State
Parks. Learn more about our accessibility efforts, page 14.
More information: TexasStateParks.org/whatsnew
100 Years of Texas Parks
The crown jewels of
Texas road trips started
as an unfunded wish list
before the Depression.
Back in 1923, Governor Pat Neff realized
rising numbers of new car travelers
needed places to camp overnight on
multi-day trips. Neff convinced the state
legislature to create a six-member State
Parks Board, half men, half women.
Isabella, the Governor’s mother, and her
family donated acreage on the Leon
Guía de
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Estero Llano Grande SP
2 Actividades y Programas
4 Parques Cercanos
6 Lugares para Quedarse
8 Tarifas y Pases
9 Directorio
10 Mapa de Parques
18 Instalaciones y Actividades
BIENVENIDO
Rodney Franklin, Director de Parques
Texas tiene algunas de las tierras públicas más diversas del país, con una
gran riqueza natural y cultural. La vida silvestre está por todas partes,
los paisajes florecen con belleza, y la historia es abundante. Sus parques
estatales son parte del legado que nos enorgullece. La gente de Texas ayuda a asegurar ese
legado para las generaciones futuras al visitar y ser voluntarios. ¡Gracias!
Estos más de 630,000 acres exhiben algunos de los grandes tesoros del estado. Los parques
nos ayudan a crear recuerdos con la familia y a encontrar consuelo en la naturaleza. Los
parques fortalecen las economías locales y unen a las comunidades. Sobre todo, los parques
nos permiten pasar tiempo al aire libre para recargar energías, estar saludables y relajarnos a
nuestra manera.
Les invito a disfrutar de sus parques estatales,
explorando lo mejor de Texas con amigos y familia. Los
parques están aquí para todos. Nos pertenecen a todos.
¡Visítelos, diviértase y ayude a protegerlos para siempre!
Foto de portada: Estero Llano State Park, Chase Fountain
© 2021 TPWD PWD BK P4000-000A (5/21)
TPWD recibe fondos del Servicio de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de EE.UU. (USFWS
por sus siglas en ingles). TPWD prohíbe la discriminación por raza, color, religión,
nacionalidad de origen, discapacidad, edad y género, conforme la ley estatal y
federal. Para solicitar un acomodo especial u obtener información en un formato
alternativo, por favor contacte a TPWD en un Teléfono de Texto (TTY) al (512) 3898915 ó por medio de “Relay Texas” al 7-1-1 ó (800) 735-2989 ó por email a accessibility@tpwd.texas.gov. Si usted cree que TPWD ha discriminado en su contra, favor
de comunicarse con TPWD, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744, o con el
Servicio de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de EE.UU., Office for Diversity and Workforce
Management, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041.
De acuerdo con la Ley de Depósito del Estado de Texas, esta publicación está disponible en el centro de Distribución de Publicaciones del Estado de Texas y/o las
Bibliotecas de Depósito de Texas.
ACTIVIDADES Y PROGRAMAS
¿Qué puedo hacer en
los parques estatales?
¡Disfruta de un día de campo, visita un sitio histórico
o elige entre muchas otras opciones!
Bicicletas
Pedalea a lo largo de los
parques a cualquier velocidad,
en cualquier estilo, con cualquier grupo. Elige las rutas, el
tipo de terreno y las distancias que cumplan con tu zona
de confort.
Caminatas
Empieza con un circuito más
corto, avanza a terrenos más
difíciles o únete a una caminata guiada.
Pescar
Puedes pescar sin licencia en
tantos como 70 parques estatales. Muchos parques ofrecen
equipo para pescar a manera
de préstamo y eventos especiales para aprender a pescar.
Barcos
Renta canoas y kayacs y
explora uno de los senderos
acuáticos en Texas.
Nadar
Animales Silvestres
Acampar
Descubre aves, mamíferos y
plantas que tienen su hogar en
Texas. Muchos parques tienen
señalamientos y listados que
te ayudan a aprender más.
Encuentra un lugar que cumpla
con lo que quieres. Prueba
nuevas recetas, comparte historias favoritas y disfruta de
las estrellas.
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Más información y reservaciones: parquesdetexas.org
Escape del calor en arroyos,
ríos, lagos, manantiales, piletas
y playas del mar.
Tu seguridad en el agua
es muy importante. Lleva
el chaleco salvavidas.
Aprende a nadar. Guarda
a los niños.
(512) 389-8900
¡Pregunta en tu parque cuáles
están disponibles!
Los niños
de 12 años
y menores
entran
GRATIS
Cielos Estrellados
Escapa de las luces de la ciudad y goza de
maravillosas vistas del cielo que no encontrarás
en ninguna otra parte. Ven a una fiesta de
estrellas o toma una excursión de constelaciones auto-guiada.
Familias en la Naturaleza
Elige un taller o diseña tu propia aventura. ¡Monta
una tienda de campaña, cocina al exterior, prende
una fogata y juega al exterior! Nosotros te
Toma una publicación gratuita de actividades o
pregunta por los paquetes gratuitos con los parques proporcionamos todo el equipo. No es necesario
tener experiencia.
participantes. Usa los binoculares, lupas, libros de
bosquejos y libros de guías para explorar el parque.
Mochilas para Exploradores
Soldados Búfalo de Texas
Descubre la historia con cuentos, vestuarios y
herramientas. Sigue la pista de un animal, pesca con
caña, cocina sobre una fogata, visita los fuertes y más.
Adéntrate en las historias de vida de aquellos que
sirvieron valientemente en los primeros regimientos
Áfrico-Americanos de las Fuerzas Armadas.
!
Seguridad en el Parque
Ten cuidado con el agua
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