Chihuahuan Dirt Fest

Mountain Biking Event

February 16 to 18, 2012

Maverick Ranch RV Park, part of the Lajitas Golf Resort and Spa

Desert Sports and Texas Parks and Wildlife at Big Bend Ranch State Park are teaming up again to present

3 full days of fun desert riding over Presidents’ Day Weekend in 2012.

Pricing for the Dirt Fest Bike Ride

• Register early at bikereg.com until February 13, 2012. Regular registration is $25 for each day.
• On Wednesday and Thursday the three day pass will be $60.
• If you do not want to peddle 54 miles, the State park folks have worked out a compromise ride. 
• The 2-day EPIC Option is a new feature ride included. Check out the page for the 2-day Option for more information. There are extra fees that must be paid to join that option.
• For more information, please call http://www.desertsportstx.com/mountain-bike-event/or call 888/989 6900.

Big Bend Area of Texas

Pricing for your stay at  the Maverick Ranch RV Park

The Maverick Ranch RV Park is within reach of the Big Bend National and State Parks. The RV park has full hookups including, (30/50 amp) electricity, water, sewerage, cable TV, high-speed wi-fi, swimming pool, deli/store, bathrooms with showers, dump station . . .

Summer Deals

Stay 3 nights and get one (1) night FREE!
Stay 5 nights and get $25 ‘RV Bucks’ to spend in the Candelilla Cafe or the General Store.
Register for our monthly drawing and win a three (3) night stay at Maverick Ranch RV Park.

Rates

$35.00-$39.00 per night for two (2) guests. $2.00 for each additional guest, per night.
$220.00-$249.00 weekly, reserved and paid in advance.
$633.00-$660.00 monthly, reserved and paid in advance.

Maverick Ranch RV park is a Good Sam Member, a TACO member and a member of Family Motor Coach Association.

First Annual Lake Fork Carp & Buffalo Challenge

February 29 – March 3, 2012

Lake Fork is on the Sabine River, five miles northwest of Quitman

Carp Pro Magazine and Wild Carp Companies recently announced that, along with Lake Fork Sportsman’s Association, they will host a $10,000 carp and rough fish catch and release tournament. This is a  new Texas 44 event, and the registration and social gathering will be held February 29.

Education, outreach and community programs and a Pro-Am showcase are scheduled for March 1. The tournament will begin March 1 in the afternoon and last until March 3. The registration fee is $450 per team.

Smallmouth Buffalo from Lake Fork

Copyright WildCarp Companies

Lake Fork is home to Common and Mirror Carp that grow in excess of 35 pounds and Smallmouth Buffalo that top 55 pounds. This 44-hour tournament will prove to be a grueling test of the two-person teams as they strive to capture champion Carp and Smallmouth Buffalo. This is a team-based, 44-hour endurance tournament for Big 4 Carp and Big 4 Smallmouth Buffalo.

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RV Parks In Lake Fork Area

Rolling Fork RV Park – Lakefront park with laundromat,fishing pond,boat launch,fishing pier, bath house, pavillion, water treatment system and picnic areas.

All Seasons Lake Fork Resort - On on the water at Lake Fork, with motel, swimming pool, restaurant, RV park with over 50 sites, boat ramp, boat slips, Lake Fork guide service available and lots of parking space.

For more choices, please view this website: http://www.ets-systems.com/lakefork/services/rvpark.htm

 250,000 pounds of snow!

Family Fun Activities:

• HEB Plus! Winter Zone
• Snow Tubing Hill
• Rides & Inflatables
• Carnival with Midway
• Petting Zoo & Pony Rides
• Toddler Snow Tubing Hill
• Recycle Snowman Contest
• Rock Climbing Wall
• Food & Crafts
• Live Entertainment
  • 1030 am – VOCAL TRASH
  • 11 am – WINTER DASH RACE
  • AWARDS PRESENTATION
  • 1130 am – RONALD MCDONALD
  • 12 Noon – VOCAL TRASH
  • 1230 pm – THE ELITE PLAYERS
  • 130 pm – RONALD MCDONALD
  • 2 pm – VOCAL TRASH
  • 3 pm – ROYAL ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS

Purchase your tickets in advance at the Parks & Recreation Office, 4141 Bailey Road. The office is open Monday through Friday from 730 am-530 pm through January 26, when pre-sales ticket sales end.

Discounted Tickets (buy before event):

• $8 Child (ages 3-16)
• $2 Adult (ages 17+)

Regular Admission (day of event):

• $10 Child (ages 3-16) or $8.00 with a canned good
• $4 Adult (ages 17+) or $2.00 with a canned good

Parking available at Pearland High School, 3775 South Main Street, Pearland, Texas.

URL to map: http://g.co/maps/ad7sp

RV Parks in Area

Advanced RV Resort is Tom Bass Regional Park that offers a public golf course, fishing ponds, model airplane field, nature walking trails and gated entrance.

Almost Heaven RV Resort can accommodate any size RV in our 132 full hook-up sites. Amenities include free WIFI, and an extensive selection of movies and books.