GARNER STATE PARK: A writer walks down memory lane� 
which happens to be at Garner State Park... details ahead 
on Passport to Texas.

This is Passport to Texas

Enduring traditions and beautiful scenery have drawn 
generations of Texans to Garner State Park. 

13� A number of times when I was very small we went to Garner. And 
then, actually not just when I was very small, but I remember going 
there as a middle schooler and even a high schooler. In fact, I went 
there the weekend after I graduated from high school with a big bunch 
of friends. I�ve always loved going to Garner.

Melissa Gaskill is a freelance writer living in Austin; she 
says the bracing waters of the Frio River keep her coming 
back.

18� That is some of the best water in the state, I would say. Swimming 
in it; tubing on it; just lying next to it staring at it�. It�s a gorgeous 
river. The setting is beautiful. It has those big, beautiful trees. You�ve 
got Old Baldy. The sky�s usually blue. It�s really a beautiful, peaceful 
place to go and have a great time.

When Melissa Gaskill had children, she introduced them 
to this scenic getaway that also offers tubing, paddling, 
fishing, hiking, and camping.

15�My children also love to camp and do all the things outdoors that I 
love to do. And, they loved it so much they wanted to go back every 
year. So, it was not a conscious thing, but definitely in my sub-
conscious obviously this is a special place, for me. And I wanted it to 
be a special place for my family�and it happened.

Melissa�s grown children visit Garner State Park on their 
own now. And she says one day she hopes to carry on the 
tradition and introduce her future grandchildren to this 
special place. 

That's our show for today� Funding provided in part by 
Ram Trucks. Guts. Glory. Ram

For Texas Parks and Wildlife, I�m Cecilia Nasti.


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