With summer approaching, it's time for our annual Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt, back again for its fourth year. We've picked spots to visit across the state that are historical, wild, splashy and quirky. And this year, we added a twist.
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Texas State Parks, we created a category we call GASP, or Grand Adventures in State Parks. We selected a state park activity — hiking, swimming, paddling, etc. — for each region to complete the challenge.
From the sparkling waters of Balmorhea to the fun and games of the Great Texas Mosquito Festival, we hope you get out there and explore all the exciting and interesting places our state has to offer.
Summer is calling and the Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt — now in its fourth year — is her to help you explore. It's a great opportunity to discover something new about the place we call home.
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Eleven-year old Anne Weary rides her horse Patches along the banks of the creek that runs through her woods in the North Texas town of Garland. She halts Patches when she sees a large colony of rabbits playing near the water just ahead. Anne smiles. Patches leans down to take a drink from the creek.
It's summertime in the Spring Creek Forest.
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