Tag: Texas State Park

Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site

Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site

Wednesday April 10 Through Wednesday April 17, 2019 After arriving at Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site on Wednesday, we did an abbreviated camp setup that didn't include putting up the gazebo.  All of the weather forecast sources predicted high winds across north Texas.  The predictions ranged from 40 to 60 MPH wind gusts.  … Continue reading Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site

Cleburne State Park

Cleburne State Park

Wednesday April 3 Through Wednesday April 10, 2019 Arriving at the Cleburne State Park ranger station was a surprise.  At 1:00 in the afternoon, we were the fourth RV blocking the entrance waiting to get checked in. The assigned back-in site was one of the few sites where the lake was accessible and clearly visible.  … Continue reading Cleburne State Park

Dinosaur Valley State Park

Dinosaur Valley State Park

Friday, April 5, 2019 Two discoveries I remember most about our first trip in 2007 to Dinosaur  Valley State Park are the giant dinosaurs and the dinosaur foot prints. The giant dinosaur models made the perfect photo opportunity. In all the travels beforehand, this was the first place fossilized dinosaur footprints were seen.  Seemed amazing … Continue reading Dinosaur Valley State Park

Colorado Bend State Park

Colorado Bend State Park

Sunday March 31 Through Wednesday April 3, 2019 Colorado Bend State Park is one of those rare parks with few services.  No dump station.  No sewer.  No  electricity.  No water at campsites. Multiple men and women and single seat vault toilets.  There is one dumpster for trash.  Potable water was added in the past year … Continue reading Colorado Bend State Park