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About Me & My Family

My husband and I have 4 kids... 3 boys and then our girl. We homeschool them all and travel when possible. We just started letterboxing and are finding ourselves a little obsessed with it.
Our Family's Travel Personality
adventurous, curious, structured, relaxed, simple, independent, spontaneous, easy_going
We Just Got Back From
Zion and Bryce National Parks
Our Favorite Vacation Spot
Camping in Kings Canyon or Yosemite
A Place We'd Love To Visit
The Redwoods in Northern California
Favorite Vacation Memory
Walking the meadows of Yosemite with my family. The quiet, the sparkling water, the rustling grasses, and a dip in the river made for an amazing day.
Worst Travel Moment With My Kids:
Anytime throw up is involved. Especially when one kid triggers another. And when we are in the car. And when they choose to use the box that is holding all their library books and toys.
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Christmas Holiday Events at Texas State Parks for families

Beauty and nature await families at the State Parks of Texas.  Many special holiday events are planned ranging from campsite decorating, pictures with Santa at the top of Franklin Mountains, or hikes with St. Nick.  Enjoy the beautiful season outdoors with your family this year, 2011!

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927 Park Rd 42
Atlanta, Texas

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Decorate your campsite on Dec. 9-10 when you camp at this park. Visitors can drive through free on Dec. 9-10. (903)796-6476


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Farm Road 170
(800) 792-1112 Terlingua, Texas

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Celebrate Christmas on the Border on Dec 13 from 6:30-9pm Live entertainment, refreshments and visits with Santa. (432) 424-3327


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3523 Highway 134
La Porte, Texas

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Visit the ship decorated for the crew to feel more like home during the holidays from Dec 1-31, 10am-5pm. Closed Christmas Eve and Day.


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21901 FM 762
Needville, Texas

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Enjoy a simple Christmas on Dec 3 from 3-7 pm by making s'mores, children's crafts, hay rides and a "southern Santa". Bring your own picnic supper to enjoy live music and refreshments. www.brazosbend.org (979)553-5101


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1570 F.M. 1382
Grand Prairie, Texas

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Enjoy a lantern-lit tour of Penn Farm on Dec 10 from 6:30-8pm and end with caroling around the campfire with refreshments. (972) 291-6641



1690 Farm to Market Road 3505
Sulphur Springs, Texas

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At the Doctor's Creek Unit take a drive through the park to enjoy the festive decorations. Dec. 9-10 from 5-10pm. Visit Santa on the 10th from 6-9pm. (903)395-3100


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1629 Park Road 59
Glen Rose, Texas

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Join a "Christmas for the Birds" workshop on Dec 17 from 2-4pm to learn how to build a wild bird feeder out of a log. Santa may make a special appearance! (254)897-4588


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3301 S. International Blvd
Weslaco, Texas

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Join Santa for a Full Moon Hike on Dec 10 from 8-10pm (956)565-3919


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123 Fairfield Lake State Park Rd
Fairfield, Texas

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Enjoy the Christmas lights on a hayride at the "Christmas in Fairfield Lake State Park" on Dec 10 and 17 from 6-10pm. Campers are encouraged to decorate their campsite for a waiver of fees. Enjoy Christmas movies in the dining hall. (903)389-4514


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FM 170
Presidio, Texas

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Celebrate Christmas with "Posada at the Fort" on Dec 15 from 6-8pm. Walk with Mary and Joseph and then enjoy a Christmas carol concert. Refreshments provided. (432) 229-3613


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228 State Park Road 61
Jacksboro, Texas

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Come on Dec 10 from 5-7 pm to enjoy Fort Richardson by candlelight. Christmas Eve of 1870 will be recreated with re-enactors and evening celebrations. Event is free. Park entrance fees apply. (940) 567-3506


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108 Park Rd 6
Goliad, Texas

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Celebrate "Christmas at the Mission" on Dec 3 at 8pm. Sacred and secular Christmas music will be performed inside the old mission chapel. Park entrance fees apply. (361)645-3405


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12861 Galm Road
San Antonio, Texas

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Join us for a Pioneer Kids Christmas on Dec. 17 from 10am-noon. Learn about how Christmas traditions began in pioneer life and play with traditional toys. Reservations requested. reservations@friendsofgc.org or call (210)688-9055x289.


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10822 FM 2475
Wills Point, Texas

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Camp and decorate your campsite on Dec 10 from 7-9pm. Enjoy a hayride through the park that evening to view decorations. Refreshments served in park headquarters. (903)560-7123.


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6211 Park Road 4 South
Burnet, Texas

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Go caroling in the cave on Dec 3, 10, and 17 from 5-8pm. Sing carols in the cave and then enjoy food and games in the administration building. Reservations recommended. (512) 756-4680


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State Park Road 49
Stonewall, Texas

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Celebrate with the Texas Hill Country at the Annual LBJ Tree Lighting on Dec 18 from 6-9pm. Music, a live nativity, Santa Claus, refreshments and more to enjoy. (830)644-2252


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5808 McKinney Falls Parkway
Austin, Texas

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Take a twilight hike on Dec 10 at 5:30 pm. Regular entrance fees apply. Walk the 1.5 miles to visit the ruins of the McKinney homestead. Enjoy hot cocoa, treats and a taffy pull at the Smith Visitors Center after the hike. (512) 243-1643


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414 state loop 92
La Grange, Texas

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Enjoy a beautiful lighted 1/4 mile trail decorating Monument Hill and Kreische House. Visit Mr. and Mrs. Claus and enjoy a 1850s Christmas. Dec 3, 9, 10, 16, & 17 from 6-8pm $4/adult. $1/child, 3-12 years old.


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789 Park Road 16
Tyler, Texas

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Celebrate Christmas with a caroling pine ride through Tyler State Park on Dec 10 at 5pm. Hot apple cider, cookies and gifts at the park store. (903) 592-6790


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Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historical Park
Off Farm Road 1155 Washington, Texas

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Enjoy the simply farm life holidays at the Barrington Farm on Dec 3, 10, and 17 from 10 am - 4:30pm. $5/adult, $3/student 7 and older. (936) 878-2214



1700 McKinley Avenue
El Paso, Texas

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Take a "Santa Christmas Hike"up to the top of Ranger Peak and enjoy hot beverages and a beautiful view. Take the tram ride back down, as all tram fees are waived for participants. Wear a Santa hat for the hike! Dec. 16-18 from noon-5pm. (915) 562-9899