CHRISTMAS IN STATE PARKS: Find holiday cheer at a Texas 
State Park this year ... on 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 updates 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. 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 a 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; more holiday events tomorrow. Until 
then, visit passporttotexas.org to find a link to the 
Christmas in the Parks brochure.

For Texas Parks and Wildlife ... I'm Cecilia Nasti. 






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