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*Road Trip – to the Stars!*
Milky Way in arch over tent at Copper Breaks, video link [ [link removed] ]

Your parks are perfect for stargazing because their night skies are darker [ [link removed] ] than those over towns. The darker the sky, the more celestial objects you'll see – like this summer's Perseid meteor shower [ [link removed] ]. Some parks have darker skies than others, including these:


* Copper Breaks [ [link removed] ] – be sure to visit the longhorn herd [ [link removed] ] while you're there. 
* Davis Mountains [ [link removed] ] – nearby McDonald Observatory [ [link removed] ] zooms you in on the stars. 
* Kickapoo Cavern [ [link removed] ] – is open Fri.-Mon. Don't miss the park's 1 million+ bats. The skies are so dark, bat watching [ [link removed] ] is best at dawn.

Many parks have stargazing [ [link removed] ] events. Find more parks with unusually dark skies in the "Texas Parks and Wildlife" magazine story Stargazing [ [link removed] ].




*We've Got Tons of Summer Fun for Kids*



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Parks are your low-cost summer solution to get kids off screens and active in the outdoors. Children 12 and under always get in free, and all parks have events for children [ [link removed] ], including special events for arts and crafts [ [link removed] ] and wildlife viewing [ [link removed] ].



Kids Geocaching, video link [ [link removed] ]

Our Junior Ranger [ [link removed] ] program offers free activity guides and packs. Geocaching [ [link removed] ] is a beloved treasure hunt, and everyone can fish for free at state parks [ [link removed] ]. Some parks will lend you fishing gear – just bring bait and a smile. See you this summer! 





*Get Your Parks Pass Before the Cost Increase*

Texas State Parks Pass, video link [ [link removed] ]

This summer is your last chance to get the annual Texas State Parks Pass [ [link removed] ] for $70. The cost will be $95 beginning Sept. 1.

With the parks pass you receive:


* Unlimited free entry to state parks for you and your guests.
* Discounts on camping, items in park stores and more. 

Buy a Texas State Parks Pass online [ [link removed] ], at any state park, or call (512) 389-8900 to order. Get your parks pass today and start planning to visit every Texas state park [ [link removed] ] (video) – and bring along a carload of your friends for free entry! See details [ [link removed] ]. 





*Heat Hacks for You and Your Dog*



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Summer in Texas is a lot of fun and a lot of hot. If you plan to visit a park during the day, activities will be more enjoyable and safer if you use these heat hacks:


* *Wear lightweight clothes*, a wet neck bandana and a hat.
* *Hydrate* by drinking 16 oz. of water each hour. 
* **Eat salty snacks** to replace salt lost to sweating. 


Face of dog panting, video link [ [link removed] ]

Help keep your pet safe with these tips:


* *Bring a bowl and extra water* just for the dog.
* *Check surface heat* – paws can blister on hot surfaces.
* *Take breaks in the shade* to let your dog cool off.  

Check out more of our heat hacks [ [link removed] ] and our video Heat Safety for Dogs [ [link removed] ]. 




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*Join Us on the GOSH Scavenger Hunt*

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Add a kick to your summer park trips by joining in this year's Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt [ [link removed] ] (GOSH).

It's free and easy to play – take a selfie doing designated activities, email your selfies to [email protected] with the subject line “GOSH 2024” or post on Instagram with #GOSH2024.

Pick up a free sticker at most GOSH locations. Complete all activities in a region and you’ll get a certificate and a shout-out in "Texas Parks & Wildlife [ [link removed] ]"magazine [ [link removed] ]. Complete every challenge and you could win 1 of 4 grand prizes. Get started today!

More about GOSH [ [link removed] ]


Reserve Now for Dad’s Day and July 4th

Father's Day is Sunday, June 16, so take dad to one of your parks to make some memories. Do some grilling, have a picnic, take a scenic walk, try fishing or paddling, or just kick back and relax in the outdoors.

The 4th of July weekend is also approaching, so get your day passes [ [link removed] ] for both holidays as soon as possible – you can reserve day passes [ [link removed] ] up to 30 days in advance. Make reservations now to avoid disappointment later. 

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State Parks Pass before the price goes up, link [ [link removed] ]

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