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• 3/8: [ميرندا] [لمبرت]
• 3/9: جورج جونس
• 3/10: [نتشا] [بدينغفيلد]
• 3/11: طين ماشية
• 3/12: [جو] [نيشلس]
• 3/13: [جسن] [ألدن]
• 3/14: [سن] كنغستون
• 3/15: [كفين] فاولر

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مارس - آذار 1-2, 2008 [10م-5بم]
[وشينغتون-ون-ث-برزوس] دولة موقعة تاريخيّة

زرت هذا موقعة تاريخيّة أثناء ال [172ند] عيد ميلاد إحتفال! Enjoy the free two-day historic festival, with folk in period dress, craft demonstrations, military reenactments and music.

Visit Texas authors and have them sign your favorite book about Texas.

View the hand painted lithographs by naturalist John James Audubon, Audubon’s Creations: His Texas Legacy.

Colonel Travis (in spirit) will be on hand to convey why he and 188 other heroes chose to make a stand in San Antonio de Bexar on March 6, 1836.

Watch Gone to Texas, a musical production about the life of Sam Houston or Once Upon a Time in Texas, songs and stories from Texas History.

The historic site includes:

• Independence Hall-relive the moment Texas was created with a tour through the replica constructed on the cornerstones of the original building where Independence was declared. Tours throughout the weekend.
• Star of the Republic Museum-Delve into Texas’ colorful past through the award-winning exhibits and hands-on activities at this outstanding museum. Open 10–5 daily.
• Demonstrators Trail-Period craft demonstrators and reenactment camps bring the past to life with displays throughout the weekend. Located between the Museum and the Visitors Center; also in the Museum.
• Barrington Living History Farm–Visit the home of the last President of Texas, Anson Jones, and learn what life was like on an 1850’s cotton farm complete with outdoor kitchen, oxen, hogs, chickens and chores. Open 10–5 daily.

Interested in Texas and the fight for independence? The historic Texas Independence Trail is a road trip that takes you

Right-click HERE to download the Texas Independence Trail brochure.

Here is a list of the State Parks and Historic Sites on or near to the Independence Trail.

• Bastrop State Park, Bastrop
• Battleship TEXAS State Historic Site, La Porte
• Brazos Bend State Park, Needville
• Buescher State Park, Smithville
• Casa Navarro State Historic Site, San Antonio
• Fannin Battleground State Historic Site, Fannin
• Galveston Island State Park, Galveston
• Goliad State Park, Goliad
• Lockhart State Park, Lockhart
• Monument Hill/Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites, La Grange
• Palmetto State Park, Gonzales
• San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, La Porte
• Sebastopol State Historic Site, Seguin
• Sheldon Lake State Park, Houston
• Stephen F. Austin State Park, San Felipe
• Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site, West Columbia
• Washington-on-the Brazos State Historic Site, Washington

Find information on any of these parks and historic sites at Texas Parks and Wildlife website HERE.

Note: The Alamo is NOT on the Independence Trail. The defenders of the Alamo held Santa Anna and his arm at bay to give Sam Houston and his ragtag militia time to develop into a fighting force that could defeat Santa Anna.

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Hill Country Flyer

Something that you may not know about Texas is that we love trains. We have several historic train excursions that you may find interesting.

Grapevine Vintage Railroad-between Grapevine and Fort Worth in North Texas

Take a ride in Victorian-style coaches on one of two vintage locomotives, either a 1896 Steam locomotive, the oldest continuously operating steam engine in the south, or a 1953 GP-7 diesel locomotive. The Cotton Belt Line from Grapevine to the Stockyards National Historic District is approximately 21 miles long. Enjoy the entertainment district or take a shorter ride from the Stockyards to 8th Avenue on the Trinity River Run.

Camp: Stay at The Vineyards Campground on Lake Grapevine, Texas. Pull-through RV sites with water, 20/30/50 amp service, sewer connections and wi-fi. Animals allowed except in cabins. Boat ramp, fishing pier, playground, nature trail, sand volleyball, fully accessible and family friendly. Phone is 817-329-8993.

Hill Country Flyer-From Cedar Park to Burnet in the Texas Hill Country

Pulled by a 1960 Alco Diesel-Electric locomotive, the Hill country Flyer leaves Cedar Park at 10 am, climbing the hills of the Highland Lakes, through Summit Pass, on a two hour ride into Burnet. In Burnet, you will enjoy a 2-1/2 hour layover for lunch and shopping. The Flyer returns to Cedar Park at 430pm.

RV Campgrounds in Cedar Park area:

• Idyll Glen RV Park (no website), 19421 RR 1431, Lago Vista, TX 78645. Phone: (512) 394-6071.
• Sunshine RV Park - New park with 40 paved pull-through sites. Laundry facilities, bath house, swimming pool and wi-fi.

Texas State Railroad-Between Rusk and Palestine in East Texas

Round trips on the historic Texas State Railroad depart the Rusk or Palestine, Texas depots at 11am, with return at 330pm. The 25-mile trip takes 1 -1/2 hour each way, and there is a 1-1/2 hour stop at the destination depot. The Texas State Railroad offers both steam and diesel train excursions. The 25 miles of track meanders through some of the most beautiful forests in East Texas and crosses the scenic Neches River.

RVers: The campground in Rusk was once a state park. It has two RV camping sections, approximately 55 sites. One campground has full hookups (30/50) and pull-through sites. The group camping area, with water and electric only, are back-in sites. Must make reservations by calling (903) 683-5126. There is camping on the Palestine side, but sites are water only, and available on the first come, first served basis.

Historic Jefferson Railway-Depart and return to Jefferson, Texas

Old Steam Engine #7 will take you on a scenic excursion to and around the Big Cypress Bayou. Enjoy dogwood, cypress and pine trees, view historic Confederate Powder Magazine and enjoy the site of one of the most historic towns in Texas. Starting February 15, you may choose to ride the Ghost Train of Jefferson. Listen to ghost stories while you rocket through the pines and around the bayou. Jefferson is a hot spot for paranormal activity.

RVers: Camp at one of these campgrounds in the area.

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Buescher State Park Fishing Lake (photograph by Eileen Trainor, all rights reserved).

We spent a restful weekend at Buescher State Park outside of Smithville, Texas. This park has a recreation hall, amphitheater, residences and walkways built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1920s. There are screened shelters and cabins situated on the 25-acre fishing lake.

I noticed the walk-in camping sites were ideally situated in a clearing in the middle of the forest. The walk-in was not a long hike either.  The facilities included two playgrounds for children.  Dogs are not allowed in any of the park facilities and must be on a 6-foot leash in the camp ground.

I am going to share RV sites because some of these sites were really short, maybe 20-22 feet. In the Oak Haven multipurpose camping area, sites 16-19, 22 and 28 are the only sites that have space for travel trailers and RVs. The Cozy Circle camping area is designated for RV and travel trailers, but sites 1-4 are not shady nor private, and do not have enough parking space for your car. Site 5 is a beautiful handicapped-accessible site right across from the bathroom that has handicapped-accessible facilities. Sites 6 and 7 are okay, but awkward to back into. Sites 8 and 9 are too short (<15 feet). Sites 10-14 are the most roomy, shaded and private spots.

Antioch Historic Roadway on Lost Pines Hiking Trail
(photograph by Eileen Trainor, all rights reserved).

We hiked about 5 miles total on the Lost Pines hiking trail, which was not as scenic as I was expecting. The walk through the woods was shady and full of wildlife and birds, but there was a long walk on the right-of-way in the sun. We turned back at the Antioch Historic Roadway and retraced our steps. We were so hot and tired, we just crawled in bed and passed out, including our dog, Rags.

Colorado River Valley from Park Road 1C
(photograph by Eileen Trainor, all rights reserved).

We drove just a few miles out Park Road 1C from Buescher SP towards Bastrop SP. There is a turn out where you may overlook the Colorado River Valley.

Another RV park in area:

I picked up a brochure for Toad Hollow RV Park & Campground (art & antiques, too).  They are located on 12 acres on Alum Creek and have nine RV spots, one vacation cabin, a tipi and camping sites.  There is a Toad Hollow Pond on the property. The phone number is 512 237 5969.  The address is 115 Fishers of Men, Smithville, TX 78957.

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Bastrop and Buescher State Parks lie within the Post Oak Savannah, a mix of pine, oak, grasslands and mixed flowering plants. This diverse environment shelters wildlife including the pileated woodpecker and the endangered Houston toad.

Check the event schedule for interpretive activities including historic tours of the CCC structures, evening presentations and guided nature hikes.

Bastrop State Park-Historic CCC-built native rock cabins, lodges, freshwater swimming pool and bathhouse. Lake Bastrop offers boating, fishing, swimming and water skiing. Camp amongst the pine trees or tee off at one of the most scenic 18-hole golf courses in Central Texas. Dogs and people love the sandy, shady 7-mile long Lost Pines Trail or one of several shorter trails.

Scenic Drive-Experienced bike riders will enjoy Park Road 1C between Bastrop and Buescher State Parks. You may also drive this scenic route through the Lost Pines, a remnant of an extensive pine-oak forest covering much of Central Texas during the last ice age.

Beuscher State Park-Land contained in the original Stephen F. Austin’s grant offers historical sites found with GPS. Watch wildlife and 250 species of birds. Stocked fishing lake with non-motorized boating. Beuscher Hiking Trail is a 7.7-mile trail that follows Park Road 1C towards Bastrop SP. The easy trail is covered in pine needles and shaded most of the trail.

• Right click to download PDF of hiking trails from TPWD website
• Visit TexasHiking.com page on Bastrop SP
• Visit TexasHiking page on Beuscher State Park
• Stargaze the skies above Bastrop State Parks

Accommodations include primitive camping, cabins, lodges, RV spots and campsites. You may reserve through the ReserveAmerica system or contact the parks directly.

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