Somerville Lake

Somerville Lake SP & Trailway https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lake-somerville https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somerville_Lake Somerville Lake is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on Yegua Creek in the Brazos River basin, 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Brenham, Texas. In addition to maintaining the dam that creates the reservoir, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintains recreational facilities at the lake. Rocky Creek Park and Yegua Creek Park are developed US Army Corps of Engineers parks. Pecan Lake Park and McCain Park are undeveloped US Army Corps of Engineers parks. Boating and fishing are very popular.

For assistance using this map, contact the park. Lake Somerville SOMERVILLE TRAILWAY is a 26-mile, round-trip, multi-use trail. A detailed map of the trailway is available at Park Headquarters. State Park – Birch Creek Unit TexasStateParks.org/App TexasStateParks.org/SocialMedia #TexasStateParks #BetterOutside LEGEND Yaupon Camping Area PARK ROAD 57 Family Fishing Pond 98 95 97 9 9 91 94 93 i. 5m 15 14 Sites m i. .6 1-m ile loo p 45 44 43 Parking Wheelchair Accessible Water and Electric Sites Corrals #3 Dump Station Hiking Trail .2 #1 42 Cedar Elm Day-Use Area Showers Equestrian Sites 56 0 39 6 40 58 57 41 Biking Trail Horse Trail #2 Picnic Area m Group Picnic Pavilion i. Dining Hall 92 Boat Ramp .1 Tackle Loaner Site Fishing E LL VI ER PLEASE NOTE Fishing Pier/Jetty • CHECK OUT time is 12 p.m. or renew permit by 9 a.m. (pending site availability). • GRAY WATER AND BLACK WATER MUST BE DISCHARGED ONLY AT DUMP STATIONS. • After office hours late arrivals must check in by 9 a.m. • Pets must be kept on leash of not more than six feet; pets must not be left unattended. Please pick up after them. • Public consumption or display of any alcoholic beverage is prohibited. Residence Maintenance • Firearms and fireworks are prohibited. Gathering of firewood is prohibited. • A maximum of eight people permitted per campsite. Guests must leave the park by 10 p.m. Quiet time is from 10 p.m. – 6 a.m.; unnecessary vehicle operation is prohibited during quiet hours. • Campfires are permitted only in fire rings provided. • Two vehicles per site including trailers (excess vehicle fee). Park on pavement only. • Stop the spread of invasive species. CLEAN, DRAIN and DRY your boat. • Equine users must show proof of a negative EIA (Coggins) test within the past 12 months. The form VS 10-11 is proof of testing. • All park regulations are posted at park office and all restrooms. 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 P4505-056E (2/23) 14 17 16 15 i. oop ile l i. 82 8 6 780 6 2 76 64 6 7 72 4 68 96 Old Hickory 84 683 81 79 8 8 77 75 Camping Area 8 90 . Group Trailer Area 18 State Parks Store Restrooms 13 .4 mi. M T-shirts, caps and one-of-a-kind gift items are available at the Texas State Parks Store in our park headquarters building. i. 109 SO Texas State Parks Store 8587 89 .15 m 113 110 100 KE LA 101 103 73 .5 m 104 105 12 106 1 11 107 1 108 102 71 .7 m ry 1-mile loop 69 70 19 .2 m nda Bou nit Catfish (Flathead) Limit: 5 per day Size: 18 In. min. 6163 65 67 Headquarters 12 29 30 32 34 49 51 53 54 55 Park eek U .2 ls Cr .4 mi. loop Equestrian Area White Bass Limit: 25 per day Size: 10 In. min. Catfish (Blue and Channel) Limit: 25 per day (aggregate) Size: 12 In. min. 31 33 35 36 37 38 48 47 46 50 52 Nai k Par 27 28 8 10 59 to Largemouth Bass Limit: 5 per day Size: 14 In. min. Post Oak Camping Area ary nd Bou m i. les Bluestem Pond 1 3 23 2021 24 22 25 6 2 mi Crappie Limit: 25 per day Size: 10 In. min. 56 2 4 7 9 11 N 13 Hybrid Bass Limit: 5 per day Size: 18 In. min. This publication can be found at tpwd.texas.gov/spdest/parkinfo/maps/park_maps/ PARK RESERVATIONS TexasStateParks.org ParquesDeTexas.org (512) 389-8900 Birch Creek Unit 14222 Park Road 57 Somerville, TX 77879-9713 (979) 535-7763 Proud Sponsor of Texas State Parks 

For assistance using this map, contact the park. Lake Somerville State Park – Nails Creek Unit SOMERVILLE TRAILWAY is a 26-mile, round-trip, multi-use trail. A detailed map of the trailway is available at Park Headquarters. 7 rail int T y Po Rock 22 24 26 23 25 27 29 31 33 0 FM 18 39 Cedar Creek Trail 40 37 34 38 58 59 60 da un Bo 56 54 52 45 43 41 ry T-shirts, caps and one-of-a-kind gift items are available at the Texas State Parks Store in our park headquarters building. • Numbered sites are for overnight camping only. NO PICNICKING. 5351 55 49 57 47 rk Pa Texas State Parks Store • Valid permit required on windshield of each vehicle in park. All vehicles must remain on pavement; park only in designated parking areas. Bent 32 Tree Trail 36 Family Fishing Pond 50 48 46 44 Trail continues Cedar Creek Trail Spur State Parks Store Restrooms Showers Water Only Sites Water and Electric Sites Equestrian Sites Corrals Dump Station Wheelchair Accessible Hiking Trail Biking Trail Horse Trail • Must be 18 years old to ride in back of an open bed pickup. Group Picnic • Please observe all speed limits and watch for playing children. Parking • Equine users must show proof of a negative EIA (Coggins) test within the past 12 months. The form VS 10-11 is proof of testing. Boat Ramp • Stop the spread of invasive species. CLEAN, DRAIN and DRY your boat. Fishing Pier Observation Deck Residence • Campfires are permitted only in fire rings provided at each site. No ground fires are permitted. Please, use extreme caution with any burning materials during high fire danger. Maintenance • Do not leave campfires unattended. N All park regulations are posted and pamphlets are available at park office. Nails Creek Unit 6280 F.M. 180 Ledbetter, TX 78946 (979) 289-2392 Trail continues 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 P4505-121 (2/23) Headquarters Picnic Area • Gathering of firewood is prohibited. 42 #BetterOutside • Firearms and fireworks are prohibited. FIRES Cedar Creek Camping Area Cedar Creek Trail • Campsite must be kept clean; all trash must be picked up before leaving. Dumpsters are conveniently located on all camping loops. • Pets must be kept on leash of not more than six feet; pets must not be left unattended. Please pick up after them. 28 30 35 • An excess vehicle fee is required at campsites with more than two vehicles (including trailers). ek 21 Bent Tree Camping Area Cre Coyote Crossing • A maximum of eight people permitted per campsite. Guests must leave the park by 10 p.m. Quiet time is from 10 p.m. – 6 a.m.; unnecessary vehicle operation is prohibited during quiet hours. • Only one unit per site is permitted to hook up to utilities. Ce dar 1 • Public consumption or display of any alcoholic beverage is prohibited. • GRAY WATER AND BLACK WATER MUST BE DISCHARGED ONLY AT DUMP STATIONS. Lak eS hor eT rail Equestrian Camping Area 2-3 4 10 -9 87 6-5 Lake Somerville Trailway Rocky Point Area Whitetail Run Trail Nails Creek Spur #TexasStateParks LEGEND • CHECK OUT time is 12 p.m. or renew permit by 9 a.m. (pending site availability). Overlook Trail Nails Creek Loop TexasStateParks.org/SocialMedia PLEASE NOTE 6 13 miles to Birch Creek Unit TexasStateParks.org/App This publication can be found at tpwd.texas.gov/spdest/parkinfo/maps/park_maps/ PARK RESERVATIONS TexasStateParks.org ParquesDeTexas.org (512) 389-8900 Proud Sponsor of Texas State Parks 

For assistance using this map, contact the park. For a web version of the map text, visit our Trails Information page. #TexasStateParks, visit www.texasstateparks.org texasstateparks.org Sign up today for free updates: texasstateparks.org/email For information on Texas State Parks, visit Sign up today for email free email updates: texasstateparks.org/email /TexasStateParks /texasparksandwildlife @TPWDparks @TPWDparks @TexasStateParks #TxStateParks Sponsor:Whole WholeEarth EarthProvision ProvisionCo. Co. Sponsor: 

TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE BIRDS OF L A K E S O M E RV I L L E S T A T E P A R K A FIELD CHECKLIST 2019 INTRODUCTION L ake Somerville State Park and Trailway in Lee and Burleson Counties contains 5,200 acres in three units along the western end of Lake Somerville. Birch Creek Unit is situated on the north side of the lake; Nails Creek Unit on the south side; and the Trailway Unit connects the units around the western end of the lake. Lake Somerville is an impoundment of Yegua Creek, a major tributary of the Brazos River. The Park is within the Post Oak Savannah Vegetation Region of east-central Texas. Numerous habitats occur within the park. Aquatic, wetland and/or floodland habitats include open water, shallow marshy flats, mudflats during low water periods, saline grassy flats, riparian woodlands along the creeks, numerous snags and an extensive, cleared pastureland on the flood plain. Upland habitats in the park include oak-hickory woodlands, little bluestem dominated grasslands and yaupon thickets. Water birds are a special attraction for this park. The reservoir receives heavy use by many species of ducks, herons and egrets, as well as grebes, wood storks and white pelicans. This area provides the best chance in the central Brazos River Valley to observe Bald Eagles and migrating Osprey. Both double-crested and neotropic cormorants are regular visitants to the lake. You can contribute to our knowledge of the park’s birdlife by sharing your observations on eBird, using Birch Creek Unit, Nails Creek Unit, Trailway and adjacent profiles. Additionally, new and unusual sightings may be reported to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department through Bird Sighting Report forms available at the park headquarters. Checklist nomenclature and organization follow the 2018 A.O.S. Checklist of North American Birds. Dr. Bert Frenz and Dr. Keith Arnold based this checklist on more than 30,000 records from a large number of observers and including sightings at other parks bordering on Lake Somerville. Special thanks to the Rio Brazos Audubon Society. Please help us protect the natural avian communities in our parks by refraining from using playback tapes of bird songs. Frequent use of these tapes disrupts essential territorial behavior and may lead to nest failure. Thank you for your cooperation. 1 LEGEND Abundance A – abundant C – common U – uncommon O – occasional R – rare I – irregular X – accidental More than 25 per day; may occur in flocks or rafts Between 10 and 25 per day, in proper habitat One to nine birds per day, in proper habitat Several in a season, occasionally seen; may occur in flocks Few records, not expected every season or year May occur in numbers some years, totally absent in other years Out of normal range, not expected to reappear Seasons SP – Spring (March to May) — northward migration period S – Summer (June and July) — peak of breeding season F – Fall (August to November) — southward migration period W – Winter (December to February) — wintering season 2 CHECKLIST SP S F W U U U R WATERFOWL ____ Black-bellied Whistling-Duck ____ Fulvous Whistling-Duck X ____ Snow Goose O O O ____ Ross’s Goose I I ____ Greater White-fronted Goose O O ____ Canada Goose O O O ____ Wood Duck U U U U ____ Blue-winged Teal C I C C ____ Cinnamon Teal R R R ____ Northern Shoveler C-A I C-A C-A ____ Gadwall A I A A ____ American Wigeon U U C ____ Mallard U U U ____ Mottled Duck I X X ____ Northern Pintail U-C I U-C U-C ____ Green-winged Teal C I C C ____ Canvasback U U R ____ Redhead U U U ____ Ring-necked Duck C C C ____ Lesser Scaup U U U-C ____ Bufflehead U U I U ____ Common Goldeneye I I I ____ Hooded Merganser O O O ____ Red-breasted Merganser I O O ____ Ruddy Duck U U 3 U SP S F W ____ Northern Bobwhite R R ____ Wild Turkey R R R R U NEW WORLD QUAIL AND TURKEY GREBES ____ Pied-billed Grebe I U U ____ Horned Grebe R R ____ Eared Grebe O U U ____ Rock Pigeon U U U U ____ Eurasian Collared-Dove U U U U ____ Inca Dove U U U U ____ Common Ground-Dove R R R R PIGEONS AND DOVES ____ White-winged Dove U-C U U-C U ____ Mourning Dove C-A C-A C-A C-A ____ Yellow-billed Cuckoo C C C ____ Greater Roadrunner U U U U ____ Groove-billed Ani X CUCKOOS NIGHTJARS AND ALLIES ____ Common Nighthawk U U U ____ Chuck-wills-widow U U U ____ Eastern Whip-poor-will R R C C C ____ Ruby-throated Hummingbird C C C ____ Black-chinned Hummingbird R R SWIFTS ____ Chimney Swift HUMMINGBIRDS 4 SP S F ____ Virginia Rail O O ____ Sora O O W RAILS, GALLINULES AND COOTS ____ Common Gallinule ____ American Coot C-A O O C-A C-A I R I ____ Black-necked Stilt R R R ____ American Avocet R R R I ____ Black-bellied Plover R R I ____ American Golden Plover C ____

LAKE SOMERVILLE STATE PARK AND TRAILWAY – NAILS CREEK UNIT Visit www.tpwd.texas.gov/outdoor-annual for the most current regulations. Other info: www.texasstateparks.org 6280 F.M. 180 • Ledbetter, TX 78946-7036 (979) 289-2392 Local Emergency: Lee County Sheriff’s Department (979) 542-2800 Where to Fish: There is ample shoreline access for fishing as well as a small pond (Kid Fish Pond) stocked with largemouth bass and catfish within the park’s boundaries. In addition there are two seasonal fishing sites – Cedar Creek (within the park) and Newman’s Bottom (along the Trailway – inquire for directions). Licenses and Restrictions: A fishing license is not required of anyone who fishes from the pier or shoreline inside a state park. License requirements must be observed if you fish from a boat and all size and bag limits apply whenever fishing. HARVEST REGULATIONS SPECIES DAILY BAG LIMIT LENGTH: MIN-MAX Bass: largemouth 5 (in any combination) Min: 14” - Max: No Limit Bass: hybrid striped 5 Min: 18” - Max: No Limit Bass: white 25 Min: 10” - max: No Limit Bass: yellow No Limit No Limit 25 (in any combination)of which no more than 10 may be 20 inches or greater in length No Limit 5 (in any combination) No Limit 5 Min: 18” - Max: No Limit 25 (in any combination) Min: 10” – Max: No Limit No Limit No Limit Catfish: channel, blue, hybrids – in Lake Somerville Catfish: channel, blue, hybrids – in Kid Fish Pond Catfish: flathead Crappie: white, black Sunfish All other fish: statewide bag and length limits apply. SPECIES FISHING OPPORTUNITIES © 2022 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department POOR FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT Largemouth Bass Catfish Crappie White & Hybrid striped Sunfish 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. PWD LF P4505-121D (12/22) 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: • • • 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. 

-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