Road Trip! Goose Island | New Parkland Purchases | Bluebonnets Have Begun | Tips to Elevate Camp Cooking |and More!



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*Road Trip! Goose Island *
Big Tree at Goose Island, video link [ [link removed] ]

Located on the coast, serene Goose Island [ [link removed] ] is home to 2 things you won't find at any other park: endangered whooping cranes and the ancient Big Tree. It also boasts a 1,620-foot long fishing pier, forests, an island and bay access. Whether you stay overnight or visit for a day, there's a lot to discover [ [link removed] ]. 

To-do list for Goose Island:


* Take a photo with Big Tree [ [link removed] ], one of the largest live oaks in the nation. 
* Try salt-water fishing. No license required to fish from shore or pier, and the park loans fishing gear [ [link removed] ] – just bring bait and a smile!
* Look for whooping cranes from Dec. to mid-April. They hang out in estuaries and a field near Big Tree – see where in our video [ [link removed] ].
* Do some paddling – bring your own kayak or rent one at the park
* Take a nature walk and look for wildlife. Shorebirds are always present and thousands of other birds stop by in spring.

Swimming's not recommended because of underwater terrain, but that terrain helps to make the fishing great. See how unique this park is in our video Goose Island State Park [ [link removed] ]. 




*New Parkland Purchases *



Colorado River running between new parkland and park [ [link removed] ]

New purchase is L of river, Colorado Bend is on R.



We recently purchased 2,020 acres for a future park in Central Texas. It includes 2 miles along the Colorado River and is located across the river from Colorado Bend State Park [ [link removed] ].

This is phase 1 of a potential 2-phase purchase to create a new state park 3,000+ acres in size. Find details in our press release TPWD Finalizes Purchase of 2,020 Acres Near Colorado Bend State Park [ [link removed] ].



woman fishing off covered pier at Lake Colorado City SP [ [link removed] ]

Lake Colorado City



We have also purchased the land we previously leased for Lake Colorado City State Park [ [link removed] ], an oasis in West Texas.

We had been leasing the 500-acre park for more than 50 years. To purchase the property, we utilized funding from the Sporting Goods Sales Tax. Find more information in our press release TPWD Completes Purchase of Lake Colorado City State Park [ [link removed] ].





*Pro Tips for Camp Dining*
A table with a variety of outdoor meals, link [ [link removed] ]

If you want to level up your outdoor dining game, we found 2 great camp cooking, prep and presentation articles in the vault of "Texas Park & Wildlife" magazine. They include tested recipes and timeless tips, like:


* Why bring cloth napkins – not paper
* Importance of a tablecloth 
* Why the first night’s menu should be super simple

Find the tried-and-true recipes and tips in the "Texas Parks & Wildlife" magazine stories Fancy Pants Camp Cooking [ [link removed] ] and Skill Builder: Camp Cooking [ [link removed] ]. 

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"A message from our partner, Whole Earth Provision Co.: "

Banff Film Fest, link [ [link removed] ]
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Adapted Outdoor Recreation Event in April

Woman transferring from wheelchair to kayak [ [link removed] ]

Don't miss our 3rd Annual Fun for All [ [link removed] ] event at Inks Lake [ [link removed] ] on *April 12* – for all ages. Try adapted archery, use a kayak transfer chair, check out adaptive fishing equipment and more. To ensure your spot in the fun, reserve day passes [ [link removed] ] ahead of time.

If you have a disability and need a reasonable modification for an upcoming visit to a state park, fill out the new ADA Modification Request form [ [link removed] ] or contact the TWPD Accessibility office <[email protected]>. 

If you're interested in more accessible programs, tours and other events, you'll find wheelchair-friendly events [ [link removed] ] and online events [ [link removed] ] on our calendar.



Reserve Now for Spring Break + Wildflowers

bluebonnet blooming in the desert [ [link removed] ]

They're heeeeere! The first bluebonnet at a state park has been spotted – at Big Bend Ranch [ [link removed] ]. Bluebonnets can bloom January to June, but they typically put on their big show in March, along with many other wildflowers – and you don't want to miss it. 

Spring Break + wildflower season make March one of the most popular months for park visits. Get your March day passes [ [link removed] ] as soon as possible – you can reserve day passes [ [link removed] ] up to 30 days in advance. Make your reservation now to avoid disappointment later!

Keep up with the beauty of spring at your parks by following us on Instagram [ [link removed] ] and Facebook [ [link removed] ]. We'll see you out there! 



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