JULY FOURTH FUN: The July Fourth weekend I upon us 
[insert fireworks SFX] …time to make your celebratory 
plans…We have suggestions on Passport to Texas.

This is Passport to Texas

This July Fourth Weekend give yourself and your family a 
treat, and spend it at one of your state parks. 

Pack a picnic and dine al fresco. Depending upon where you 
go, you’ll dine under the shade of ancient oaks or pines or 
maples. Bring your hiking shoes or mountain bikes and enjoy 
the extensive trail systems.

Fishing is free in parks with fishing opportunities. Cast a line 
and see if you can reel in something tasty to for dinner so 
you can skip the grocery store on the way home.

If you live in Central Texas, the LBJ State Park and Historic 
site’s Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm in Johnson 
City is the place to be on July Fourth. They plan to 
celebrate like early Texans. What does that mean? You 
have to go to find out.

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For East Texas residents, one of the biggest fireworks 
display in your part of the state will light up the skies 
over the Texas Fresh Water Fisheries Center in Athens. 
Admission to the center is free after 4 p.m. And there’s 
free fishing until 8:30 p.m.
 
Whether you go to a park to celebrate your own way, or 
attend one of these events: bring your family, bring your 
friends, bring some snacks, but leave the fireworks and 
sparklers at home. Don’t worry, you’ll still have a blast.

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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