Franklin Mountains

Franklin Mountains SP https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/franklin-mountains https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_Mountains_State_Park Franklin Mountains State Park is located in El Paso, Texas. Park headquarters are located at an elevation of 5,426 feet (1,654 m) with the highest peak reaching 7,192 feet (2,192 m). It is the largest urban park in the nation lying completely within city limits. Franklin Mountains State Park is open year-round for recreational hiking, mountain biking, picnicking and scenic driving and vistas. Two hiking trails can be accessed from Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive. Rock climbing is permitted in the park and well established climbing areas are located in McKelligon Canyon. Five camping areas are found in the Tom Mays Unit of the park with picnic facilities.

For assistance using this map, contact the park. Franklin Mountains State Park – Tom Mays Unit TexasStateParks.org/App W. Co tt 1.6 m onwood S p iles ro und trring ip Caves • Campfires are permitted only in fire rings. No gathering of firewood is permitted. • Leave all plants, animals, minerals and artifacts in the park as you found them. Everything in the park is protected by state law for everyone’s enjoyment. Azte c 1 Cav rou.2 m es nd iles trip • Public consumption or display of any alcoholic beverage is prohibited. • Pets must be on a 6-foot leash. Please pick up after them. • Gate is locked at 5 p.m. unless posted otherwise. Overnight visitors need to obtain gate lock combination at park's headquarters C3 Park Store Restrooms Interpretive Building Meeting Room Wheelchair Accessible Primitive Campsites • Please review complete Park Rules and Regulations posted at headquarters, park’s bulletin boards, or online. RV Camp (Dry) 14 C2 C1 Group Camp (Primitive) Sneed’s Cory 3 Trailhead Hiking Trail 15-29 Picnic Area il Tra Parking 6-13 Tom May s Trail 4 Tom Mays Trail Upper Foothills Nature Walk Upper Sun set 1.3 miles .75 miles 40-44 Ac ces ad Ma ys 1 in Ro Loop 2 sR oad t e ns Beginner’s Loop – 1.2 miles 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. © 2023 TPWD PWD MP P4501-124D (2/23) This publication can be found at tpwd.texas.gov/spdest/parkinfo/maps/park_maps/ iles t o I-1 More Trails Loop 1 – 6.2 miles Loop 2 – 8.2 miles Loop 3 – 9.5 miles Loop 4 – 11.0 miles Loop 5 – 11.5 miles Loop 6 – 15.5 miles 1-5 0 u rS s we ile m Lo 6 5. 3.5 m Lower Foothills Amphitheater Wildlife Viewing Scenic Overlook Maintenance Tom Loop 3 Rock Climbing Trans moun ta 38-39 Y 54 RV Area o HW m To ys Ma Mountain Biking Trail 2 7.5 m iles t 30-37 Schaeffer Shuffle 2.6 miles Headquarters / Visitor Center Agave Loop 1.3 miles Please stay on the trail at all times. C4 C5 N W. C otto nw 2.9 Scenic ood S mile Ro prin g s ro ute und trip • CHECK OUT time is 12 p.m. or renew permit by 9 a.m. (pending site availability). #BetterOutside LEGEND Mundy’s Gap 4.0 miles N. Franklin Peak 7.8 miles round trip 0.7 miles to Mundy’s Gap PLEASE NOTE #TexasStateParks TexasStateParks.org/SocialMedia PARK RESERVATIONS TexasStateParks.org ParquesDeTexas.org (512) 389-8900 No water or electricity available at RV camp or campsites Latitude: 31.908166 Longitude: -106.525458 Headquarters 2900 Tom Mays Access Rd. El Paso, TX 79911 (915) 444-9100 Proud Sponsor of Texas State Parks 

INTERPRETIVE GUIDE FRANKLIN MOUNTAINS STATE PARK Opportunities for mountain biking abound in the Tom Mays Unit. AT OVER 26,000 ACRES, FRANKLIN MOUNTAINS STATE PARK IS ONE OF THE LARGEST URBAN WILDERNESS PARKS IN THE WORLD—AN I M P O R T A N T PARCEL OF NATURE CONTAINING AN ENTIRE CHIHUAHUAN DESERT MOUNTAIN RANGE—ALL WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF EL PASO. WORLD-CLASS GEOLOGY, DIVERSE PLANTS AND ANIMALS, AND COLORFUL HUMAN A greater earless lizard soaks up the desert sun. Located within one of the largest international border communities in the Western Hemisphere—El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua—Franklin Mountains State Park offers many opportunities for its visitors. Escape the city and enjoy a respite in nature as you watch lizards, birds, deer and other wildlife. Soak up the desert sun amid vibrant desert wildflowers. Ponder the marvels of geologic time and the march of people and cultures who came before. Hike, bike, climb, picnic, and enjoy primitive camping. Answer the call of the mountains! Franklin Mountains State Park 2900 Tom Mays Access Road, El Paso, TX 79911 (915) 566-6441 • www.tpwd.texas.gov/franklin HISTORY AWAIT ITS VISITORS. COME AND EXPLORE; ANSWER THE CALL OF THE MOUNTAINS! OO OO © 2023 TPWD. PWD BR P4501-124G (7/23) O TPWD receives funds from DHS and USFWS. TPWD prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin (including limited English proficiency), disability, age, and gender, pursuant to state and federal law. If you believe you have been discriminated against by TPWD, visit tpwd.texas. 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. This publication can be found at tpwd.texas.gov/park-pubs F R A N K L I N M O U N T A I N S S T A T E HUMAN HISTORY T he Franklin Mountains, the northern parapet of the Paso del Norte (Pass of the North), have long attracted a parade of people and cultures. Prehistoric inhabitants visited the mountains from approximately 12,000 years ago until their encounters with the Spanish in the late 1500s. The mountains provided most of the basic necessities of life for native peoples, including stone for tools and weapons, plants and animals for food and clothing, and infrequent springs for water. They left their mark in the form of isolated rock paintings and deep bedrock mortar pits used to grind seeds. Beginning in the mid-1800s, resources within the park supported various ranching and mining activities. Scattered stone corrals and wire fences throughout the park evidence the struggles of early settlers who battled harsh desert conditions and even bandits in their quest to raise livestock. The ruins of a small sheep-ranching complex endure in the Hitt Canyon drainage. Mine shafts dot the east and west sides, while old gravel and quartz quarries mark the north and south. El Paso Tin Mining and Smelting Company operated within current park boundaries during 1910 and 1911—the only tin mine in production within the continental United States. © University of Texas at El Paso Library, Special Collections P A R K The southwestern barrel cactus reaches the easternmost extent of its range in the Franklins. GEOLOGY Geologists classify the Franklins as a good example of tilted block-fault mountains. This mountain type begins to form when near-vertical faults fracture a section of the Earth’s crust. Then, the landmass between the faults thrusts upward and tilts sharply under tremendous tectonic force. The resulting diagonal rock layers are easy to pick out on the mountains’ eastern slopes. The Franklins’ exposed geologic layers are important because they shed light on 1.25 billion years of the past. Precambrian rock, the oldest on the planet, is found in several areas within the park. Imagine— picnickers in the Tom Mays Unit eat their sandwiches and chew their energy bars while sitting in the midst of Precambrian deposits formed when life on Earth consisted only of one-celled organisms. Although most Franklin Mountains rock is sedimentary (deposited when the region was covered by water), visitors can see igneous rock as well. For example, the red granite bordering much of Transmountain Road formed millions of years ago from seven separate volcanic intrusions, when magma pulsed upward from deep within the earth but did not break through to the surface. Park visitors may hike to see Aztec Caves

F R A N K L I N M O U N TA I N S STAT E PA R K JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAM Developed by Lydia Pagel for Franklin Mountains State Park Special thanks to Cesar Mendez, Elena Ivy, and Richard Love for providing images used in this journal Kelly Serio and Jack Bargemann for inspiration And all the Park Rangers who gave their comments and feedback 2 Junior Ranger Program At Franklin Mountains State Park This journal belongs to ____________________ 3 Welcome to Franklin Mountains State Park! You are about to explore a place that is near and dear to our hearts, and we hope it will soon be a special place for you too. As a Junior Ranger, we expect you to do a few things. 1. Explore. There are many hidden wonders tucked away in this mountain range; if you are going to find some of them, you need to keep your eyes and ears open. 2. Wonder. Did you hear that noise? What do you think made it? Why do you think that tree grew up on the side of the mountain? How do you think that rock got there? 3. Protect. Many people don’t think about how their actions affect the park and its visitors. You may see litter and vandalism such as graffiti during your visit. We want you to learn why this can be harmful and to help us demonstrate a proper way of caring for the natural and cultural resources of our park. 4. Learn. Biology, ecology, geology, archeology. There are so many “ologies” here in the park! But don’t let that scare you; the plants, animals, and even the rocks of this place have some great stories to share. 5. Share. Tell someone about all the cool stuff you saw and learned while you were at the Franklin Mountains. Maybe you can even bring them to the park and show them some of your favorite spots. Last, but not least, have a great time and enjoy yourself! Sincerely Franklin Mountains State Park Rangers 4 How to become a Franklin Mountains State Park (FMSP) Junior Ranger Becoming a FMSP Junior Ranger is easy! Just go through this workbook and complete the activities. We challenge you to complete as many of the activities as you can, but in order to earn your badge you will need to meet the following requirements. Level Level Level 1 2 3 Ages 5-7 Ages 8-10 Ages 11-13 Must complete 5 Must complete 7 activities activities Must complete 9 activities Once you have completed the activities, bring this journal to one of the FMSP Rangers. Be prepared to answer any questions they may have. Once they have looked over your work, you will recite the Junior Ranger Pledge at the back of this book and receive your badge and pin. 5 Activity 1: Take a Hike Complete one of the following hikes. 1. The Nature Walk Trail 2. Upper Sunset Trail 3. Aztec Caves Trail 4. West Cottonwood Spring Trail 5. Schaeffer Shuffle Keep a brief journal of the hike you take. Describe the trail, what you saw, and even what the weather was like. Feel free to draw any interesting objects you see too! *for younger children (who can’t write yet), document your hike in pictures* Fun Fact: El Paso’s full name is “El Paso del Norte” which roughly translates to “the pass of the north.” This is where Juan de Oñate crossed the Rio Grande and passed between the mountains in route to settle New Mexico in 1598. 6 Trail Name ______________________________ Date ________ Time_____________ Your Observations _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ 7 Activity 2: Leave No Trace (LNT) When we are in the outdoors, we use an “outdoor ethic.” This is simply a way you ought to act while outdoors. Here are the seven principles to our outdoor ethic. 1. Plan ahead and Prepare. Be prepared! This could mean checking the weather, studying a trail map, and looking up park entrance fees. 2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces. Stay on the trail to prevent damage to some of our delicate plant species. If you are camping, set up your tent on a designated tent pad. 3. Trash your Trash! Eating an energy bar as you hike? Keep the wrapper in your pocket and throw it in a trashcan when you find one. If you find trash that other people have left, pick it up too. Help us keep the park clean! 4. Leave What you Find. Many people are tempted to take home flowers, rocks or other cool finds. What would happen if every visitor took home a flower, though? That’s right, no more wildflowers. Take a picture instead! 5. Be Careful with Fire. If you are building a campfire or using the grills, make sure to be safe and don’t let the fire get out of hand. 6. Respect Wildlife. Keep wildlife wild! This means not trying to feed them or touch the

PARQUE ESTATAL MONTAÑAS FRANKLIN PROGRAMA DE JUNIOR RANGER Creado por Lydia Pagel para el Parque Estatal Montañas Franklin Muchas gracias a César Méndez, Elena Ivy, y Richard Love por el uso de sus imágenes Kelly Serio y Jack Bargemann por inspiración Y todos los guardaparques quienes me dieron comentarios y sugerencias 2 Programa de Junior Ranger En El Parque Estatal Montañas Franklin Propiedad de __________________________ 3 ¡Bienvenidos al Parque Estatal Montañas Franklin! Estas a punto de explorar uno de los lugares más especiales para nosotros y deseamos que pronto sea un lugar especial para ti también. Como un Junior Ranger esperamos algunas cosas de ti. Vas a… 1. Explorar. Hay muchas maravillas escondidas aquí en las montañas. Si quieres encontrarlas, tienes que mantener tus ojos abiertos y tus oídos atentos. 2. Sorprenderte. ¿Escuchaste ese sonido? ¿Qué piensas que lo hizo? ¿Porque piensas que ese árbol creció al lado de la montaña? ¿Cómo llego esa roca allí? 3. Proteger. Muchas personas no piensan en como sus acciones afectan al parque y sus visitantes. Quizás vas a ver basura en el piso y vandalismo, como grafiti, durante tu visita. Queremos que aprendas por qué esto causa daño y que nos ayudes a demostrar como guardar los recursos naturales y culturales del parque. 4. Aprender. Biología, ecología, geología, arqueología. ¡Hay tantas “ologías” aquí en el parque! Pero no te pongas nervioso; las plantas, los animales, y hasta las rocas de este lugar tienen historias maravillosas para compartir. 5. Referir. Cuéntale todas las cosas que viste y aprendiste en las Montañas Franklin a alguien. ¡Hasta podrías invitarlos a visitar contigo tus lugares preferidos en el parque! ¡En fin, disfruta el tiempo que tengas aquí en el parque! Sinceramente, Guardaparques de las Montañas Franklin 4 Cómo convertirse en un Junior Ranger del Parque Estatal Montañas Franklin (FMSP por sus siglas en inglés) ¡Ser un Junior Ranger de FMSP es fácil! Solo tienes que completar las actividades en este libro. Recomendamos tratar de completar todas las actividades, pero para recibir tu medalla tienes que completar el número de actividades indicadas abajo. Nivel Nivel Nivel 1 2 3 Edades 5-7 Edades 8-10 Edades 11-13 Completar Completar Completar 5 actividades 7 actividades 9 actividades Cuando hayas completado las actividades, presenta este libro a un Guardaparques de FMSP. Asegúrate de prepararte para responder a cualquier pregunta que tengan. Cuando hayan revisado tu trabajo, puedes recitar la promesa de Junior Rangers y recibir tu medalla. 5 Actividad 1: Hacer una caminata Completar una de las caminatas de abajo. 1. Sendero Nature Walk 2. Sendero Upper Sunset 3. Sendero Aztec Caves 4. Sendero West Cottonwood Spring 5. Sendero Schaeffer Shuffle Escribe un diario corto de tu caminata. Describe el sendero, las vistas, y hasta una descripción del clima. ¡Si quieres, puedes dibujar unos de tus encuentros también! *para niños menores (quienes no pueden escribir), pueden documentar su caminata con dibujos. Hecho Interesante: “El Paso,” o “El Paso del Norte” recibió su nombre por ser una ruta fácil para cruzar el Rio Grande y pasar entre las montañas. Juan de Oñate pasó por aquí en 1598 en ruta a Nuevo Mexico. 6 Sendero ______________________________ Día ________ Hora_____________ Observaciones: _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ 7 Actividad 2: Sin Dejar Huellas Cuando estamos en sitios naturales, usamos un “código de ética.” Esta es un práctica que debes usar en sitios naturales. Aquí están los siete principios para nuestro código de ética. 1. Planifica con anticipación y prepárate. ¡Prepárate antes de salir de casa! ¿Cómo está el clima? ¿Has visto el mapa de senderos? ¿Necesitas un boleto de entrada? 2. Viaja y acampa sobre superficies resistentes. Camina por los senderos marcados para no dañar a nuestras plantas. Si vas a pasar la noche, acampa de una manera adecuada. 3. Desecha los residuos de forma adecuada. ¿Estás comiendo una barra de energía? Tira la envoltura en la basura o llévatela de vuelta. ¡Ayúdanos a mantener el parque limpio! 4. Deja lo que encuentres. Muchas personas quieren llevar flores, rocas, u otros recuerdos a sus casas. ¿Pero, que pasaría si todos toman una flor? ¡Ya no tendríamos flores más! Es mejor tomar fotos. 5. Minimiza los impactos de las fogatas. Si vas a encender una fogata o parrilla, ten mucho cuidado con el fuego y observa siempre las medidas preventivas contra inc

-Official- FACILITIES Get the Mobile App: MAPS ACTIVITIES TexasStateParks.org/app T O Y O T A T U N D R A The Toyota Tundra is built to explore the great outdoors. No matter what the weekend throws at you, your Tundra takes it on with ease. | toyota.com/tundra Official Vehicle of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation CONTENTS 4 100 Years of Texas Parks 6 Parks Near You 8 90 Checklist DIRECTORY TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT 52 68 20 38 60 30 84 68 David Yoskowitz, Ph.D. Executive Director Rodney Franklin State Parks Director Mischelle Diaz Communications Director TPW COMMISSION 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 52 Panhandle Plains 48 State Parks Map Special thanks to Toyota and advertisers, whose generous support made this guide possible. Texas State Parks is a division of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Cover illustration: Brad Woodard, bravethewoods.com Texas State Parks Official Guide, Nineteenth Edition © TPWD PWD BK P4000-000A (3/23) TPWD receives funds from DHS and USFWS. TPWD prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin (including limited English proficiency), disability, age, and gender, pursuant to state and federal law. If you believe you have been discriminated against by TPWD, visit tpwd.texas. 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 INSTALACIONES Descarga la Aplicacíon Móvil MAPAS ACTIVIDADES texasstateparks.org/app ¡Los niños entran gratis! La entrada es gratis para los niños de 12 años y menores. Encuentra un parque: parquesdetexas.org 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. 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. 2 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 Pre