Campers welcome – Yogi Bear’s Yellowstone Park Camp will be opening in Groesbeck Tx – just 36 miles east of Waco Tx in the spring of 2022.
A seven acre lake, white sand beach, Wilbit obstacle course, pool , 150 RV sites, nine cabins, two Conestoga wagons, and pavilion for activities, camp store and dog park are planned.
Just a short drive is Waco Tx, a vibrant town with great jewels. The Fixer-Uppers homestead.
Waco’s Deep in the Heat of Texas Film Festival -July 23-25 live, and July 25-31 Streaming Online
The Waco Hippodrome, at deepintheheartff.com, is again home to a four day film live and also a four day online film festival. Full length films as well as shorts grouped together in 2 hour sessions include Electric Jesus, and the action thriller Outlaw’s Buckle. While tickets are available for individual events at $8 per film, and 4 day VIP pass costs $100 with access to all events. The Texas Film Commission will present two workshops led by filmmaking professionals on Friday at 4:45 and Saturday at 3:45. While the Balcones Whiskey Tour on Friday is sold out, a Saturday morning Waco Film Locations Tour is still open. Access the full list of films and events at deepintheheartff.com
State Parks abound in the central Texas region and within a short drive from Waco Texas.
Whether you are a camper or day tripper, the State Parks surrounding Waco Texas offer a variety of experiences. They all offer numerous hiking trails, camping sites, access to lakes with aquatic activities for all members of the family.
Lake Whitney State Park – is 39 miles northwest of Waco and 955 acres on the shore of Lake Whitney. Entrance fees are $5.00 with children under 12 free. Camping fees range from $14-$30 per night depending on the amenities. Fishing in the 23,000 area US Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Brazos River with striped and white bass, smallmouth and largemouth bass, crappie and catfish are a prime attraction.
Meridian State Park- is 54 miles from Waco and 504 acres. Entry fees are $5 and children under 12 free. The park contains a 72 acre lake with Kayak rentals available. Hiking on the 2.2 mile Bosque Trail that circles the lake, and a 1.5 mile Shinnery Ridge Trail where golden-cheek warblers nest. Group events can be booked. Camp sites from from $15 to $35 per night depending upon amenities.
Mother Neff State Park – is 28 miles southwest of Waco. Entry fee is $2 with children under 12 free. This 259 acre park offers camping, playgrounds, easy hikes which meander through wooded creek bottoms and wild-flower prairie. Camping sites from $12 to $25 per night. A Civilian Conservation Corp built lodge with kitchen rents for $160-$200 and sleeps eight with tent sites for 8 more.
Fort Parker State Park – 46 miles east of Waco and 1459 acres. Entry fee is $4 and children under 12 free. A 750 acre lake backs up to the park. The amenities include hiking, camping, swimming, boating and historical sites.. Camp sites range from $12 to $45.
To make reservations at a Texas State Park – https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/park-reservation-information/reservations
Moved to Texas from New Jersey over 30 years ago. Thought I had died and went to heaven when I began looking for a home to purchase. Real Estate was 40% of New Jersey/New York.
Back of the FUTURE >>>>>>>>>>>
CNN reported on the craziest real estate market in southwest.
https://www.cnn.com/videoshousing-mark/business/2021/06/05/austin-texas-et-home-buying-zw-orig.cnn-business
Austin Texas – Country music, Hi-Tech companies, Bar-b-que, Dance Halls, UT University, Southern Beauties, Local Beer, Good Whiskey, they have it
The wild west is open again and we are waiting for the stampede to descend on Waco Texas.
Whether you are a Fixer Upper fan or just want to experience the good old west, Waco Tx should be on your itinerary of places to visit. I have to admit that at this time I-35 north of town is a challenge for those who have grown to expect no traffic jams in our fair city. But progress requires some suffering – for the next year or so while the state expands this section of I-35 and– suffer we will. But once through this bottle neck, you will experience roads that flow and polite drivers who move over and welcome you with their southern geniality.
However today I am toting a different experience for those who are bridge enthusiasts. Waco is home to three bridge clubs have just recently reopened and are hankering for players to descend on their doors. All Bridge Clubs in our city play at the Sul Ross Senior Center, 1414 Jefferson St, Waco Tx –
These are ACBL sanctioned clubs – but they welcome all players – membership in ACBL is not required.
The Monday Slammers Bridge Club meets on Mondays at 1 pm
Sul Ross Bridge Club has two sessions – Tuesday and Friday also at 1 pm
These are open to all players with no masterpoint restrictions.
The 0-500 Bridge Club meets on Thursday at 12:30 pm – and is limited to players with no more than 500 masterpoints.
Visiting Waco Tx. Please email me and I will be happy to extend an invitation to you to play. If you need a partner we will help you find one. Cathy41texas@gmail.com
