Passport to Texas

 

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Get close to nature this season at holiday events in state parks, historic sites or natural areas. When I spoke with Thomas Wilhelm, 60 events were on December’s calendar.

06—We keep an updated list on our events calendar, so there’s probably more there now.

Wilhelm works for state parks, and says there’s sure to be a holiday event nearby to help put you in the spirit of the season. If you’re in East Texas or traveling there…

20—Tyler SP is doing their Winter Wonderland Hike [Pineywood Christmas Celebration]. They are inviting people to come in, decorate their campsites, and if you decorate your campsite, you get to stay for free in the park. And then, they’re inviting people to come in and drive through the campsites, or hike through the campsites, and see all the decorated areas. And, if you’re participating in the event, you don’t pay entrance fees to come and check it out.

That’s December 13. Also on the 13th, in Central Texas-ish, Washington-on-the-Brazos, and the Barrington Living History Farm offer special events.

18—The full name of the event is Christmas on the Brazos. The day starts with readings of Christmas stories and literature in the morning. Then, later on in the day they’ll have music, and a variety of vendors selling crafts; a great opportunity to not only get into the Christmas spirit, but also do a little Christmas shopping.

That’s just a taste. Visit passporttotexas.org to find a link to the Christmas in the Parks brochure.

Our Show is funded in part by RAM Trucks…guts..glory..RAM.

For Texas Parks and Wildlife…I’m Cecilia Nasti.