Judy in Texas 150 Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 We spent the weekend at Mineral Wells State Park which is about 45 minutes west of Fort Worth. We were assigned the best site in the park #64. We had our purple flamingo complete with coonskin cap posted near the road. A multi-sport day long race was managed out of the next site over. Biking, canoeing/kayaking, running, rock climbing, orienteering. If you like that sort of thing, here is a link to their website: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Love your view! Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Judy in Texas 150 Posted February 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Wildlife around the campsite:A turtle family:American White Pelicans with a black duck-like bird that I can't find in my Aububon field guide. Canada goose:A family of 3 deer crossed the road in front of us when we were heading out for Sonic Happy Hour. Sorry... no picture. I was driving. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Judy in Texas 150 Posted February 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Spring is right around the corner: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Judy in Texas 150 Posted February 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 For those who might consider camping at Mineral Wells State Park, the restrooms (although older) are clean and well-kept. They have ranger-lead programs each weekend such as bird watching, survival skills for kids, cowboy singing and poetry reading. It is on a Rails to Trails bike path that goes between Mineral Wells and Weatherford. They have a special area to camp with your horses. There is a rock climbing area (special permits are required). If you would like additional information, click here:http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/lake_mineral_wells/?utm_source=SPBWelcome0Kits&utm_medium=maps&utm_campaign=StateBParks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H in SC 85 Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Thanks for sharing Judy, looks like a really nice CG. Those pics are great. Thanks :banana: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Judy in Texas 150 Posted July 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 Stayed at Mineral Wells State Park (Texas) again over the July 4th weekend. I didn't take any pictures of the store and although it was small, it seemed to be well stocked and neat. They rent canoes and kayaks, also. This time we were on site 73. While it had filtered light most of the day which is important when it is +100 degress, it was a bit far from the restrooms. I'm beginning to decorate the outside of the trailer. A baby deer walking near our campsite.Early morning kayaking on the lake.This is the dam as seen from the lake side. Note how low the water is. No risk of going over it.This is a view of the other side of the dam. You have to drive over the spillway to get to the campgrounds.A group of Boy Scouts. I assume they rented the kayaks for an hour only because they paddled across the lake and back FAST without stopping to explore any of the inlets, etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Millermouseketeers MaryAnn 150 Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 Looks nice! Thanks Judy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polkadotsuitcase 12 Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 Love the picture from the kayak! And too funny about the Boy Scouts -- that's the one thing I hate about rentals; I'm always checking my time to be sure we don't go a minute over and get charged another hour! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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