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*Spring Wildflowers Are Happening Now*
Wildflower assortment in field, video link [ [link removed] ]
Spring is the time to get out to your parks and hike, walk, camp, paddle, fish – all the things! April has it's own special appeal because that's when spring wildflowers burst out like fireworks across the landscape. See what it's like in our video Somerville Wildflowers [ [link removed] ].
Wildflowers will vary depending on where a park's located, and the "Texas Parks & Wildlife" magazine story Parks in Bloom [ [link removed] ] tells you what to expect where. Our Texas Wildflowers [ [link removed] ] on Flickr also has examples of flowers spotted at different parks. Check the Texas Top 20 [ [link removed] ] list of wildflowers to put names to flower faces.
*New Bighorn Lambs at Franklin Mountains *
Bighorn ewe and lamb, video link [ [link removed] ]
Desert bighorn sheep were recently reintroduced to Franklin Mountains [ [link removed] ]. The first lambs have been spotted at the park, and the rangers are smitten. Take a look at the video on Facebook [ [link removed] ] and you'll understand why!
Bighorn ewe and lamb on mountainside at Franklin Mountains SP [ [link removed] ]
Spring is a good time to visit the park, and the rangers can tell you where to look for bighorns. Find out more about their journey in our magazine story A New Home for the Bighorns [ [link removed] ].
*Go With the Flow *
Paddlers on the water in Caddo Lake State Park, video link [ [link removed] ]
Caddo Lake State Park
Do you need a little getaway? A fun day on the water may be just what you need, and your parks have plenty of sweet places to paddle. Many parks rent canoes, kayaks or stand-up paddle boards [ [link removed] ] with life jackets and paddles provided.
3 parks for paddling:
1. Purtis Creek [ [link removed] ] – near DFW
2. Martin Dies Jr. [ [link removed] ] – near Houston
3. Meridian [ [link removed] ] – near Waco
When you plan to paddle, keep safety top of mind: tell someone where you plan to paddle, stay aware of weather conditions (like wind), and take the free online Safe Paddling [ [link removed] ] course. Bring water and sunblock, and always, always wear a life jacket!
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"Thanks to our partner Whole Earth for making April state parks month!"
April is state parks month at Whole Earth, with link [ [link removed] ]
*Unwind at a Park With Free Fishing *
Family holding large fish, video link [ [link removed] ]
Meridian State Park
The weather's warming up, and wildflowers are in bloom – the perfect time for a relaxing fishing trip at a park! Did you know you can fish from the shore or a pier at any state park without a fishing license? And to make it easy, many parks will lend you fishing gear [ [link removed] ]. Just bring bait and a smile.
Try fishing these parks:
* Lake Colorado City [ [link removed] ] – Midland area
* Lake Somerville [ [link removed] ] – Austin area
* Sheldon Lake [ [link removed] ] – Houston area
* Lake Whitney [ [link removed] ] – Waco area
* Lake Tawakoni [ [link removed] ] – DFW area
If you're new to fishing, your parks are a great place to start. Try some of the different group-fishing activities [ [link removed] ] they offer. If you're not sure of what bait to use, check out one of our favorite vintage videos – Fishing101: Bait & Lures [ [link removed] ].
CONSERVATION LICENSE PLATE SUPPORTING STATE PARKS, WITH LINK [ [link removed] ]
Chill Out Video: Guadalupe River State Park
Guadalupe River flowing between boulders, video link [ [link removed] ]
Take a moment to relax in the peaceful sound of the river, as its waters flow through the park over rocks and past ancient cypress trees in our short video Postcard from Texas: Guadalupe River State Park [ [link removed] ].
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