CAMPFIRES: We'll give you the do's and don'ts of enjoying 
a state parks campfire, coming up on Passport to Texas.
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Passport to Texas from Texas Parks and Wildlife

[sfx ... crackling campfire]

There's nothing like sitting around a campfire. But there 
are some things you need to remember before you start 
gathering wood to build your blaze ... namely don't do it.

"It is against the law to gather firewood in our state parks, so 
you need to either bring your own, use charcoal or purchase 
firewood at some our parks."

Wes Masur heads up park law enforcement at Texas Parks 
and Wildlife. Almost all state parks offer established fire 
rings to use during your stay. 

"You can get a good fire going in these. You can roast weenies 
over an open fire and it has a rotating grill that you can move 
back and forth if you want to cook a steak or some 
hamburgers."

But the most important thing to remember when starting 
a fire, is putting it out ... 

"Make sure there is no trash that was put in there or anything 
that could ignite after you left. It's better to douse the fire. 
Most of them have a grill on top. Lay the grill down so if any 
embers start, they don't be able to get out of the fire container." 

For more information on state park rules, or to find a state 
park near you, log onto the Texas Parks and Wildlife web site.

That's our show for today ... For Texas Parks and Wildlife ... 
I'm Cecilia Nasti.