EXPO, 1: A weekend of outdoor activities for all abilities 
 ... details on Passport to Texas ... 
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PTT from TPWD and the SFWR Program

Pack up the kids and come to Austin this weekend for the 
fifteenth annual Texas Parks and Wildlife Expo ... 
 
"Expo is sort of the equivalent of the state outdoor fair of Texas."

Ernie Gammage is Expo director. Although the free, two-
day event takes place at Parks and Wildlife headquarters 
in Austin, it's not just for locals.
 
"It's really for all the people of the state; and we get people from 
out of state, as well, that come and want to learn how to 
recreate in the outdoors."

It's important to know that outdoor recreation isn't off 
limits to people with physical disabilities. Come to Expo 
and find out how anyone can recreate in the outdoors.

"We have what I consider to have a great accessible services 
program at Expo. For those people who are physically 
challenged in any way, we can help you do two things. One, 
navigate expo so that you can enjoy it whether it's a 
presentation or an activity. And then two, come to understand 
that there are ways that you can do just about anything in the 
outdoors, regardless of whether or not you have a disability."

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Expo happens this weekend, 
October 7 & 8, from nine to five both days. You'll find all 
the Expo information you need when you visit the Texas 
Parks and Wildlife web site.

Tomorrow: getting the most out of your Expo experience.

That's our show for today ... sponsored by the Sport Fish 
and Wildlife Restoration Program ... working to increase 
shooting, hunting fishing and boating opportunities in 
Texas ... For Texas Parks and Wildlife ... I'm Cecilia Nasti.