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Official Guide to Texas State Parks and Historic Sites

Author : Laurence Parent
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 029277415X
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (927 download)

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Download or read book Official Guide to Texas State Parks and Historic Sites written by Laurence Parent and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2009-02-17 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since it was first published in 1996, Official Guide to Texas State Parks and Historic Sites has become Texans' one-stop source for information on great places to view scenic landscapes, tour historical sites, camp, fish, hike, backpack, swim, ride horseback, go rock climbing, and enjoy almost any other outdoor recreation. This revised edition includes five new state parks and historical sites, completely updated information for every park, and many beautiful new photographs. The book is organized by geographical regions to help you plan your trips around the state. For every park, Laurence Parent provides all of the essential information: The natural or historical attractions of the park Types of recreation offered Camping and lodging facilities Addresses and phone numbers A locator map Magnificent color photographs So if you want to watch the sun set over Enchanted Rock, fish in the surf on the beach at Galveston, or listen for a ghostly bugle among the ruins of Fort Lancaster, let this book be your complete guide. Don't take a trip in Texas without it.

Maine State Parks - Adventure Planning Journal

Author : My Nature Book Adventures
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781956162172
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (621 download)

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Download or read book Maine State Parks - Adventure Planning Journal written by My Nature Book Adventures and published by . This book was released on 2021-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Texas State Parks and the CCC

Author : Cynthia A. Brandimarte
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 160344825X
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Texas State Parks and the CCC written by Cynthia A. Brandimarte and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2013-01-05 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Palo Duro Canyon in the Panhandle to Lake Corpus Christi on the coast, from Balmorhea in far West Texas to Caddo Lake near the Louisiana border, the state parks of Texas are home not only to breathtaking natural beauty, but also to historic buildings and other structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the 1930s. In Texas State Parks and the CCC: The Legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps, Cynthia Brandimarte has mined the organization’s archives, as well as those of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission and the Texas Department of Transportation, to compile a rich visual record of how this New Deal program left an indelible stamp on many of the parks we still enjoy today. Some fifty thousand men were enrolled in the CCC in Texas. Between 1933 and 1942, they constructed trails, cabins, concession buildings, bathhouses, dance pavilions, a hotel, and a motor court. Before they arrived, the state’s parklands consisted of fourteen parks on about 800 acres, but by the end of World War II, CCC workers had helped create a system of forty-eight parks on almost 60,000 acres throughout Texas. Accompanied by many never-published images that reveal all aspects of the CCC in Texas, from architectural plans to camp life, Texas State Parks and the CCC covers the formation and development of the CCC and its design philosophy; the building of the parks and the daily experiences of the workers; the completion and management of the parks in the first decades after the war; and the ongoing process of maintaining and preserving the iconic structures that define the rustic, handcrafted look of the CCC. With a call for greater appreciation of these historical resources, especially in light of the recent Bastrop fire, which threatened one of the state’s most popular CCC-era destinations, Brandimarte profiles twenty-nine parks, providing a descriptive history of each and information on its CCC company, the dates of CCC activity, and the CCC-built structures still existing within the park.

Wild Focus

Author : Earl Nottingham
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1648430023
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (484 download)

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Download or read book Wild Focus written by Earl Nottingham and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2022-01-18 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Wild Focus, Earl Nottingham, chief photographer for the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department and its magazine, provides a unique perspective on Texas featuring images of the woods, waters, and wildlife of the Lone Star landscape. Nottingham’s engaging photography—landscape, nature, and wildlife; environmental portraiture of people; photojournalistic coverage of events, including natural disasters—provides a cohesive overview of biodiversity and the state of conservation in Texas. The nearly 200 stunning photographs collected here encompass the expansive mission of TPWD, presenting traditional landscape images from state and national parks as well as from vast private lands. Cultural and historic sites are included along with environmental portraits of the people associated with those sites. From the state’s wildlife, both great and small, to nature shown in not only its beauty but also its fury—wildfires, hurricanes, and floods—Earl Nottingham offers a visual compendium of events, people, places, and things that have shaped the face of natural Texas. The author logged untold miles and wore through many sets of tires to offer timely stories that would “inform, educate, entertain, and empower” readers about the outdoors. These images that capture the richness and diversity of wild Texas inspire a greater appreciation for the state’s beauty and promote a sense of stewardship for its natural treasures.

Parks for Texas

Author : James Wright Steely
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 0292786999
Total Pages : 469 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (927 download)

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Download or read book Parks for Texas written by James Wright Steely and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2010-07-05 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: State parks across Texas offer a world of opportunities for recreation and education. Yet few park visitors or park managers know the remarkable story of how this magnificent state park system came into being during the depths of the Great Depression in the 1930s. Drawing on archival records and examining especially the political context of the New Deal, James Wright Steely here provides the first comprehensive history of the founding and building of the Texas state park system. Steely's history begins in the 1880s with the movement to establish parks around historical sites from the Texas Revolution. He follows the fits-and-starts progress of park development through the early 1920s, when Governor Pat Neff envisioned the kind of park system that ultimately came into being between 1933 and 1942. During the Depression an amazing cast of personalities from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Lyndon Johnson led, followed, or obstructed the drive to create this state park system. The New Deal federal-state partnerships for depression relief gave Texas the funding and personnel to build 52 recreational parks under the direction of the National Park Service. Steely focuses in detail on the activities of the Civilian Conservation Corps, whose members built parks from Caddo Lake in the east to the first park improvements in the Big Bend out west. An appendix lists and describes all the state parks in Texas through 1945, while Steely's epilogue brings the parks' story up to the present.

Texas Wildlife

Author :
Publisher : Louise Lindsey Merrick Natural
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Texas Wildlife written by and published by Louise Lindsey Merrick Natural. This book was released on 1978 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Texas Wildlife, Photogrphs from Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine.

Official Guide to Texas State Parks

Author : Laurence Parent
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780292765757
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (657 download)

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Download or read book Official Guide to Texas State Parks written by Laurence Parent and published by . This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A photographic guide to the 125 state parks of Texas, grouped within seven geographic regions, describing the attractions of each park; providing information about camping, lodging, and recreational facilities; and including addresses and phone numbers for additional facts.

Texas Parks & Campgrounds

Author : George Oxford Miller
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1589070089
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Texas Parks & Campgrounds written by George Oxford Miller and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2003 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook for outdoor recreation in Texas parks and campgrounds. Maps and charts provide a quick and easy way to determine the extent of the amenities. Unique features and the recreations of each park or campground are described.

Parks and Wildlife Code

Author : Texas
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (763 download)

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Download or read book Parks and Wildlife Code written by Texas and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Official Guide to Texas State Parks and Historic Sites

Author : Laurence Parent
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 1477328661
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (773 download)

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Download or read book Official Guide to Texas State Parks and Historic Sites written by Laurence Parent and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2024-08-06 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential guide to Texas’s state parks and historic sites. Updated with a new park, Palo Pinto Mountains State Park west of Forth Worth; new historic sites; and scores of beautiful new photographs, the Official Guide to Texas State Parks has all the essential information organized by geographical regions to help you plan your great Texas adventure. The only complete resource of its kind on Texas, Laurence Parent’s Official Guide to Texas State Parks is the trusted source, with more than sixty-five thousand copies sold over the past thirty years. Praise for Previous Editions “Texas state-park fans should be thrilled. . . . Official Guide to Texas State Parks is the ultimate book detailing Texas’s state parks.”—Dallas Morning News “This book will make you want to hit the road to visit the natural splendor of Texas.”—Houston Chronicle “It’s good enough for a coffee table or a campfire. The Official Guide to Texas State Parks gives you sleek photography, maps, narratives, and loads of information.”—Southern Living “The newly updated Official Guide to Texas State Parks and Historic Sites . . . has beautiful color photographs and insights on camping, fishing, horseback riding, and other recreational opportunities around the state.”—Texas Journey

Official Guide to Texas State Parks and Historic Sites

Author : Laurence Parent
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781477328651
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (286 download)

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Download or read book Official Guide to Texas State Parks and Historic Sites written by Laurence Parent and published by . This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Updated with a new park, Palo Pinto Mountains State Park west of Forth Worth; new historic sites; and scores of beautiful new photographs, the Official Guide to Texas State Parks and Historic Sites has all the essential information organized by geographical regions to help you plan your great Texas adventure. The only complete resource of its kind on Texas, Laurence Parent's Official Guide to Texas State Parks and Historic Sites is the trusted source, with more than sixty-five thousand copies sold over the past thirty years"--

Big Bend Ranch State Park

Author : Robert Fuller
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781733082402
Total Pages : 90 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (824 download)

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Download or read book Big Bend Ranch State Park written by Robert Fuller and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-20 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Big Bend Ranch State Park stretches along the Rio Grande in far west Texas, on the US-Mexico border. Featuring 300,000 acres of remote desert landscape, spectacular views, rugged mountains, steep canyons, and 238 miles of multi-use trails.This guide is an informative "trail buddy", designed to helpplan your hiking adventure and to carry with you on the trail.Highlights include:* 12 easy-to-moderate hikes *5 trails easily accessible from FM 170 * 7 trails within the remote park interior* Hikes range from approximately 1-8 miles* Photos, trail descriptions, maps, reference points,directions and safety tips

The Swimming Holes of Texas

Author : Julie Wernersbach
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 1477321527
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (773 download)

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Download or read book The Swimming Holes of Texas written by Julie Wernersbach and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2020-06-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nothing beats a natural swimming hole for cooling off on a scorching summer day in Texas. Cold, clear spring water, big old shade trees, and a quiet stretch of beach or lawn offer the perfect excuse to pack a cooler and head out with family and friends to the nearest natural oasis. Whether you're looking for a quick getaway or an unforgettable summer vacation, let The Swimming Holes of Texas be your guide. Julie Wernersbach and Carolyn Tracy highlight one hundred natural swimming spots across the entire state. The book is organized by geographic regions, so you can quickly find local places to swim--or plan a trip to a more distant spot you'd like to explore. Each swimming hole is illustrated with an inviting color photo and a description of what it's like to swim there, as well as the site's history, ecology, and conservation. The authors include all the pertinent info about admission fees and hours, parking, and on-site amenities such as showers and restrooms. They also offer tips for planning your trips and lists of the swimming holes that are most welcoming to families and pets. So when the temperature tops 100 and there's nothing but traffic in sight, take a detour down the backroads and swim, sunbathe, revel, and relax in the swimming holes of Texas.

Subpar Parks

Author : Amber Share
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0593185552
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (931 download)

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Download or read book Subpar Parks written by Amber Share and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-07-13 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **A New York Times Bestseller!** Based on the wildly popular Instagram account, Subpar Parks features both the greatest hits and brand-new content, all celebrating the incredible beauty and variety of America’s national parks juxtaposed with the clueless and hilarious one-star reviews posted by visitors. Subpar Parks, both on the popular Instagram page and in this humorous, informative, and collectible book, combines two things that seem like they might not work together yet somehow harmonize perfectly: beautiful illustrations and informative, amusing text celebrating each national park paired with the one-star reviews disappointed tourists have left online. Millions of visitors each year enjoy Glacier National Park, but for one visitor, it was simply "Too cold for me!" Another saw the mind-boggling vistas of Bryce Canyon as "Too spiky!" Never mind the person who visited the thermal pools at Yellowstone National Park and left thinking, “Save yourself some money, boil some water at home.” Featuring more than 50 percent new material, the book will include more depth and insight into the most popular parks, such as Yosemite, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and Acadia National Parks; anecdotes and tips from rangers; and much more about author Amber Share's personal love and connection to the outdoors. Equal parts humor and love for the national parks and the great outdoors, it's the perfect gift for anyone who loves to spend time outside as well as have a good read (and laugh) once they come indoors.

National Parks & Landmarks

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book National Parks & Landmarks written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Texas State Parks and the CCC

Author : Cynthia A. Brandimarte
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1603448195
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Texas State Parks and the CCC written by Cynthia A. Brandimarte and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2013-01-10 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Copyright 2013 by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department"--ECIP t.p. verso.

Finding Birds on the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail

Author : Ted Eubanks
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1603443924
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Finding Birds on the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail written by Ted Eubanks and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Texas coast offers rich avian treasures for expert birders and beginners alike, if only they know where to look. For those familiar with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's maps to the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail, this book on the Upper Texas Coast offers more--more information, more convenient and detailed maps, more pictures, more finding tips, and more birding advice from one of the trail's creators, Ted Lee Eubanks Jr., and trail experts Robert A. Behrstock and Seth Davidson. For those new to the trail, the book is the perfect companion for learning where to find and how to bird the very best venues on this part of the Texas coast. In an opening tutorial on habitat and seasonal strategies for birding the Upper Texas Coast, the authors include tips on how to take advantage of the famous (but elusive) fallouts of birds that happen here. They then briefly discuss the basics of birding by ear and the rewards of passive birding before turning to the trail itself and each of more than 120 birding sites from the Louisiana-Texas border, through Galveston and Houston, to just south of Freeport. Advice oninding bird groups While not intended as a field identification guide, the book contains more than 175 color photographs of birds and their coastal habitat, giving readers an excellent feel for the trail's diversity and abundance. Whether you are making your annual spring pilgrimage to Texas, leisurely traveling with the family along the coast, or wondering what to do during a layover in Houston, using this book as your guide to the trail will greatly enhance your birding experience.