BlancoState Park - Texas |
Blanco State Park is located along a mile of the Blanco River, on the southern edge of Blanco, Texas. It features camping, picnicking, screened shelters, swimming, tubing, nature trails, and a wildlife viewing station. The park is hilly with mostly cedar, and pecan trees. Among the animals seen at the park are nutria, mallards, raccoon, armadillo and squirrel.
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Blanco State Park is located along a mile of the Blanco River, on the southern edge of Blanco, Texas. It features camping, picnicking, screened shelters, swimming, tubing, nature trails, and a wildlife viewing station. The park is hilly with mostly cedar, and pecan trees. Among the animals seen at the park are nutria, mallards, raccoon, armadillo and squirrel.
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Screened Shelters
• Park closes at 10 p.m., except to overnight guests.
Wheelchair Accessible
• Gathering of firewood is prohibited. Firewood is available at Park Host site.
Nature Trail
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Blanco
T-shirts, caps and one-of-a-kind gift
items are available at the Texas
State Parks Store located in our
park headquarters building.
101 Park Road 23
Blanco, TX 78606
(830) 833-4333
For GPS, use 29 Main Street
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INTERPRETIVE GUIDE
BLANCO
This 104-acre park provides a surprising variety of recreational
opportunities. However you enjoy the park, help us care for it
by preserving the cultural and natural resources.
PARK, THE BLANCO RIVER
• Preserve the integrity of the historic CCC structures by using
them with respect.
• Hike only on designated trails and stay out of closed areas.
• Leave no trace. Keep your park and river clean by not littering.
• Preserve the park for future generations and leave plants,
animals, and fossils where you find them.
• Get involved by joining the Friends of Blanco State Park,
a volunteer, non-profit organization committed to the
preservation, protection, and improvement of the park.
SHOWCASES
FURTHER READING
MEANDERING THROUGH THE
STONE
WHITE
TERRACES,
LIMEPECAN
FLATS, AND MAJESTIC BALD
CYPRESS TREES. THE BLUEGREEN WATERS FLOW OVER
TWO DAMS, CONSTRUCTED BY
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THESE TRANQUIL FALLS ARE
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Texas State Parks and the CCC: The Legacy of the Civilian
Conservation Corps by Cynthia Brandimarte with Angela Reed,
Texas A&M University Press, 2013
Parks for Texas by James Wright Steely, University of Texas
Press, 1999.
For more information about programs or volunteering, contact
the park or visit our website and Facebook page.
101 Park Road 23 • Blanco, Texas 78606
(830) 833-4333 • www.tpwd.texas.gov/blanco
www.facebook.com/BlancoStatePark
CALLING YOU TO TAKE A DIP,
THROW OUT A LINE, OR FLOAT
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(TTY) at (512) 389-8915 or by Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2989 or by email at accessibility@tpwd.texas.gov. If you believe you have been discriminated against by TPWD, please contact TPWD, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744, or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office for Diversity and
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Texas State Parks is a division of the
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
JOHN CHANDLER
IN SPRING-FED WATERS.
B L A N C O
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SPRINGS OF LIFE
STORIES IN STONE
The Blanco River emerges from springs bubbling up
through permeable layers of limestone 19 miles west of
the park. The Trinity aquifer and more natural springs
feed the river along its winding path. You can even see
two springs flowing inside the park.
The flowing water and
landscape are teeming
with an array of wildlife
that hunt, forage, and
raise their young here.
Birds nest in the towering
bald cypress and American
sycamore trees that anchor
the riverbanks. Great blue
herons perch atop the
Great blue heron
dams waiting for the right
moment to spear a largemouth bass. The stouter green
heron wades in the shallow waters in search of smaller fish.
Keep your eyes open for spiny softshell turtles, raccoons,
and water snakes that make their homes along the river.
T
he Great Depression of the 1930s brought hardship
to the nation. Many people faced a tough time with
few jobs, no money, and little hope. President
Franklin D. Roosevelt created the Civilian Conservation
Corps (CCC) in 1933 to help conserve our natural resources,
and restore the nation’s hope. The CCC provided unemployed
young men, ages 18-25, the opportunity to gain skills and education while building parks and doing resource conservation.
In return, they received housing, three square meals a day, and
medical care. Moreover, they received $30 a month each, $25
being sent home to support their families.
Floodwaters plowed through Blanco State Park in 2015.
WILD AND UNRULY
Rugged hills, spring-fed creeks, and steep limestone banks
draw people to the Texas Hill Country. But heavy and
sudden rains can cause the otherwise docile rivers to become
wild and unruly, giving the Hill Country another nickname:
Flash Flood Alley.
Also in 1933, local landowners sold their land to the State
of Texas to create a park. Within a month, CCC Company
854 arrived in Blanco. They worked for 11 months, shaping
the land into the park we know today. The company of
177 men constructed dams, roads, bridges, and other park
facilities, including the stone Picnic Pavilion.
Heavy rains hammered the Hill County in May 2015 and
saturated the Blanco River watershed. On May 23, 10 to
13 inches of rain fell within 24 hours. The river rose an
astounding 30 feet. Water rushed through Blanco State
Park, and lapped at the bottom of the Highway 281 bridge.
These floodwaters caused widespread devastation and,
tragically, 11 deaths downstream.
JOHN CHANDLER
Not surprisingly, the riv
BLANCO SP
BIRD CHECKLIST
This checklist is a list of common and specialty birds seen in the park. Staff
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
___ Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
___ Greater White-fronted Goose
___ Mallard
___ Redhead
___ Ring-necked Duck
Grouse, Quail, and Allies
___ Wild Turkey
Grebes
___ Pied-billed Grebe
Pigeons and Doves
___ Rock Pigeon
___ Eurasian Collared-Dove
___ Inca Dove
___ Common Ground-Dove
___ White-winged Dove
___ Mourning Dove
Cuckoos
___ Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Swifts
___ Chimney Swift
Hummingbirds
___ Ruby-throated Hummingbird
___ Black-chinned Hummingbird
Rails, Gallinules, and Allies
___ American Coot
Shorebirds
___ Killdeer
___ Spotted Sandpiper
Cormorants and Anhingas
___ Double-crested Cormorant
Herons, Ibis, and Allies
___ Great Blue Heron
___ Great Egret
___ Snowy Egret
___ Cattle Egret
___ Green Heron
___ Yellow-crowned Night-Heron
Vultures, Hawks, and Allies
___ Black Vulture
___ Turkey Vulture
___ Sharp-shinned Hawk
___ Cooper’s Hawk
___ Red-shouldered Hawk
___ Red-tailed Hawk
Owls
___ Eastern Screech-Owl
Kingfishers
___ Belted Kingfisher
___ Green Kingfisher
Woodpeckers
___ Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
___ Golden-fronted Woodpecker
___ Downy Woodpecker
___ Ladder-backed Woodpecker
___ Northern Flicker
Falcons and Caracaras
___ Crested Caracara
___ American Kestrel
Tyrant Flycatchers: Pewees,
Kingbirds, and Allies
___ Eastern Wood-Pewee
___ Acadian Flycatcher
___ Least Flycatcher
___ Eastern Phoebe
___ Ash-throated Flycatcher
___ Great Crested Flycatcher
___ Western Kingbird
___ Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Vireos
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White-eyed Vireo
Yellow-throated Vireo
Blue-headed Vireo
Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Jays, Magpies, Crows, and Ravens
___ Blue Jay
___ Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay
___ American Crow
___ Common Raven
Martins and Swallows
___ Purple Martin
___ Barn Swallow
___ Cliff Swallow
___ Cave Swallow
Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice
___ Carolina Chickadee
___ Black-crested Titmouse
Nuthatches
___ Red-breasted Nuthatch
Treecreepers
___ Brown Creeper
Wrens
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Canyon Wren
House Wren
Winter Wren
Carolina Wren
Bewick’s Wren
Gnatcatchers
___ Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Kinglets
___ Golden-crowned Kinglet
___ Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Thrushes
___ Eastern Bluebird
___ Hermit Thrush
___ American Robin
Thrashers
___ Long-billed Thrasher
___ Northern Mockingbird
Starlings and Mynas
___ European Starling
Waxwings
___ Cedar Waxwing
Old World Sparrows
___ House Sparrow
Finches and Allies
___ House Finch
___ Pine Siskin
___ Lesser Goldfinch
___ American Goldfinch
New World Sparrows
___ Grasshopper Sparrow
___ Chipping Sparrow
___ Clay-colored Sparrow
___ Field Sparrow
___ Lark Sparrow
___ White-crowned Sparrow
___ Harris’s Sparrow
___ White-throated Sparrow
___ Vesper Sparrow
___ Savannah Sparrow
___ Song Sparrow
___ Lincoln’s Sparrow
___ Rufous-crowned Sparrow
___ Spotted Towhee
Yellow-breasted Chat
___ Yellow-breasted Chat
Blackbirds
___ Orchard Oriole
___ Baltimore Oriole
___ Red-winged Blackbird
___ Bronzed Cowbird
___ Brown-headed Cowbird
___ Common Grackle
___ Great-tailed Grackle
Wood-Warblers
___ Black-and-white Warbler
___ Orange-crowned Warbler
___ Nashville Warbler
___ Mourning Warbler
___ Common Yellowthroat
___ American Redstart
___ Northern Parula
___ Magnolia Warbler
___ Yellow Warbler
___ Chestnut-sided Warbler
___ Pine Warbler
___ Yellow-rumped Warbler
___ Yellow-throated Warbler
___ Wilson’s Warbler
Cardinals, Grosbeaks, and Allies
___ Summer Tanager
___ Northern Cardinal
___ Indigo Bunting
___ Painted Bunting
___ Dickcissel
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with Texas State Depository Law, this publication is available at the Texas State Publications Clearinghouse and/or Texas Depository Libraries.
TPWD receives funds from the USFWS. TPWD prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, and gender, pursuant to state and federal law. To request an accommodation or obtain information
in an alternative format, please contact TPWD on a Text Telephone (TTY) at (512) 389-8915 or by Relay Texas at 7-1-1
or (800) 735-2989 or by email at accessibility@tpwd.texas.gov. If you believe you have been discriminated against by
TPWD, please contact TPWD, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744, or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office
for Diversity and Workforce Management, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041.
Visit www.tpwd.texas.gov/outdoor-annual
for the most current regulations.
BLANCO STATE PARK
Other info: www.texasstateparks.org
P.O. Box 493 • Blanco, TX 78606
(830) 833-4333
Local Emergency:
During business hours call Park Headquarters;
AFTER hours call Blanco County Sheriff’s Office (830) 868-7304 or 911.
Where to Fish:
The park features shoreline access along the Blanco River. NOTE: There is no
fishing from the low water crossing and swimmers have the right of way.
Licenses and Restrictions:
A fishing license is not required to fish within the boundaries of a state park.
Fishing is by pole and line only. Anglers may use no more than two poles while
fishing. NOTE: Powered boats are prohibited in Blanco State Park.
HARVEST REGULATIONS
Daily bag limit of 5 (all species combined)
with 1 black bass 14 inches or greater in length.
SPECIES
FISHING
OPPORTUNITIES
POOR
FAIR
GOOD
EXCELLENT
Largemouth Bass
Catfish
White Bass
Sunfish
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PWD LF P4507-012G (9/23)
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lep@tpwd.texas.gov. You can also contact Department of the Interior Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Civil Rights, 1849 C Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20240, and/or U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office
for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL), Mail Stop #0190 2707, Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., S.E. Washington, D.C. 20528.
HA N DY FISH ING BASICS
HOW TO TIE A
FISHING KNOT
NATURAL BAIT HOOK PLACEMENT
The palomar knot is very
strong and easy to tie.
HOW TO MEASURE FISH
Pinch the tail together and take the
longest measurement from nose to tail.
Freshwater
fish
TIPS FOR RELEASING FISH SAFELY
1. For safety for you and a quick release of fish, mash
down the barb of the hook with pliers.
2. Quickly play and release fish as soon as possible
(take photos quickly).
3. Remove hook with pliers or cut line if the hook has
been swallowed.
4. Gently place fish back into water.
5. Revive fish by holding upright in water and facing it
into the current, gently forcing water through gills.
Saltwater
fish
6. If you don’t intend to eat the fish, NEVER place it
on a stringer.
FISHING ETHICS
SAFETY
• Wear a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen to protect your
head, eyes and skin.
• Use insect repellent – but keep off hands, as you will
be handling bait and live fish.
• Look behind you before each cast to avoid hooking
someone or getting caught in a tree (practice casting
before you go fishing).
• Bring plenty of drinking water to prevent dehydration;
soft drinks encourage dehydration.
• Wear a life jacket if you cannot swim or you are uncom-
fortable around the water. Supervise young children: it
only takes a second for them to slip under the surface.
Kids under 13 must wear life jackets if fishing from a boat.
Before doing anything, ask yourself the following questions:
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Is it legal?
Would it be good if everyone did it?
Would it make you proud?
Ethical behavior is more than just following the fishing
regulations. Ethical people go beyond what laws require and
demonstrate good judgment and behavior for everyone –
even if no one sees you do something ethical.
Ethical behavior includes picking up trash around the area you
have been fishing, calmly and politely explaining to others if
they are breaking fishing regulations, and respecting the rights
of other anglers and those that use the water in other ways.
Blanco
STATE PARK
H I L L C O U N T RY
Blanco
STATE PARK
Although not large in size, Blanco State Park offers a popular
Hill Country retreat within the bounds of a charming, smalltown community. Meandering through the park is one mile
of the scenic Blanco River, popular with visitors who enjoy
swimming, tubing, fishing and kayaking. Developed by the
Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, facilities include a
pavilion that overlooks the river and a group picnic area, both
perfect for family get-togethers.
Camping: Campsites with shade shelters and
water/electricity or full hookups. Also screened
shelters. Special winter rates.
Group Facilities: Group pavilion with kitchen (capacity 75)
with adjacent playground. Group picnic area without shelter.
Picnicking: Day-use sites along river. Playgrounds.
Swimming: At your own risk in Blanco River.
Rentals: Kayaks and tubes available seasonally.
Fishing: Catches include crappie, bass, catfish and perch.
Rainbow trout stocked in winter.
Hiking: Short hiking trails.
Texas State Park Store: One-of-a-kind gifts, shirts, caps
and books.
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Located in Blanco County, off U.S. 281
on the south side of Blanco at the Blanco
River bridge.
Blanco State Park
101 Park Road 23, Blanco, TX 78606 • (830) 833-4333
www.texasstateparks.org
Rates and reservations: (512) 389-8900. For info only: (800) 792-1112.
Texas State Parks is a division of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
© 2020 TPWD PWD CD P4507-012D (4/20)
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TPWD receives funds from the USFWS. TPWD prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national
origin, disability, age, and gender, pursuant to state and federal law. To request an accommodation or obtain
information in an alternative format, please contact TPWD on a Text Telephone (TTY) at (512) 389-8915 or by
Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2989 or by email at accessibility@tpwd.texas.gov. If you believe you have been
discriminated against by TPWD, please contact TPWD, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744, or the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service, Office for Diversity and Workforce Management, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041.
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CONTENTS
4 100 Years of Texas Parks
6 Parks Near You
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DIRECTORY
TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
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David Yoskowitz, Ph.D. Executive Director
Rodney Franklin State Parks Director
Mischelle Diaz Communications Director
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Arch “Beaver” Aplin, III, Chairman
Lake Jackson
Dick Scott, Vice-Chairman Wimberley
James E. Abell Kilgore
Oliver J. Bell Cleveland
Paul L. Foster El Paso
Anna B. Galo Laredo
Jeffery D. Hildebrand Houston
Robert L. “Bobby” Patton, Jr. Fort Worth
Travis B. “Blake” Rowling Dallas
T. Dan Friedkin, Chairman-Emeritus Houston
Lee Marshall Bass, Chairman-Emeritus Fort Worth
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Cover illustration: Brad Woodard, bravethewoods.com
Texas State Parks Official Guide, Nineteenth Edition © TPWD PWD BK P4000-000A (3/23)
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gov/nondiscrimination or call (512) 389-4800 for information on filing a complaint. To obtain information in an alternative format, contact TPWD on a Text
Telephone (TTY) at (512) 389-8915, by Relay Texas at 7-1-1, (800) 735-2989, or by email at accessibility@tpwd.texas.gov. If you speak a language other than
English and need assistance, email lep@tpwd.texas.gov. You can also contact Department of the Interior Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Civil Rights, 1849 C
Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20240, and/or U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL), Mail Stop #0190 2707,
Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., S.E. Washington, D.C. 20528.
In accordance with Texas State Depository Law, this publication is available at the Texas State Publications Clearinghouse and/or Texas
Depository Libraries.
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
Parques
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Contenido
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.
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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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