Picnic #2
PICNIC PARTY!
IF YOU HAVE family members who love the outdoors, consider celebrating their birthday with an outdoor party. It’s the perfect occasion for a piñata (be sure to pick up the trash) and a big, beautiful cake. Gather the family and call ahead to reserve a Texas-sized picnic in a group pavilion.
Courtesy of HEB
RECIPE
GRILLED POTEET STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
• 16 ounces strawberries, washed, stemmed and sliced
• 1 Tbsp Texas wildflower honey
• 15 ounces vanilla pound cake
• 2 Tbsp salted butter, softened to room temperature
• 32 ounces H‑E‑B Creamy Creations Poteet Strawberry Premium Ice Cream
BEST PARKS
Big Spring State Park overlooks miles of scrubland conveniently close to town. Rent the park’s group pavilion, which seats 200, for only $70 a day.
Just 10 miles outside of Beaumont, Village Creek State Park is a lush retreat on the edge of the Big Thicket. The picnic pavilion seats 80.
TIP: More than 60 state parks offer picnic pavilions and group halls to rent for the day. Find a park near you, and check for group sites. Call the Group Desk at (512) 389-8920 for information.
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