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Texas’ newest state park is opening its gates for a soft opening at the beginning of March, Gov. Greg Abbott said in a news release.
The details: The March 1 opening of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park gives early park access to guests ahead of the grand opening, which will be announced at a later date. The park’s website states “final touches are ongoing” and guests might see some construction.
The park is roughly 75 miles west of Dallas-Fort Worth and encompasses 4,871 acres of former ranch land to hike, bike and fish. Trails lead to remote areas of the park with vista views, lakeside experiences and a variety of campsites, including RV sites, according to previous reporting.
The backstory: Land for the park was purchased in 2011 after the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department partnered with The Nature Conservancy to buy land for a new state park, according to previous reporting.
- 100 Park Road #77, Strawn
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