TPWD TV-MOUNTAINS AND PRAIRIES: From the mountains 
to the prairies... on Passport to Texas.
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Passport to Texas from Texas Parks and Wildlife

Whether you seek the cool comfort of a mountain setting, 
or the peaceful nature of a prairie, the Texas Parks and 
Wildlife TV series has what you want in July. 
Writer/Producer, Alan Fisher, fills us in.

In the later part of July, we'll pay a visit to the Davis Mountains. 
Davis Mountains SP is home to Indian Lodge, which is a fantastic 
lodge built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the thirties. 

We have hiking trails al over this park. So, if you want to get out and 
exercise, this is the place to do it. Mountain biking, equestrian 
trails, hiking, backpacking, or you just kick back and relax. 

We'll also explore the challenges of finding a balance between 
conservation and urban expansion on the Katy Prairie which is 
west of Houston. This area has traditionally been agricultural land 
and wildlife habitat for waterfowl, but it's becoming more and 
more a part of Houston. And, as the city grows, displacing the 
farms and the wildlife habitat can be a problem. 

I'm working on my fifty-ninth crop here. And I'd like to see the geese and what 
ducks there are and the sandhill cranes and what have you, have 
a place to stay as long as I'm around here, you know. 

The story is a good reminder that anywhere we move as human beings, 
there's something else that used to be there, and can also be 
really important to our lives.
 
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Television series airs on PBS 
stations. Check your local listings.

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