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A Time for Nature: Exploring Daingerfield State Park (TX)

This weekend, we had the pleasure of a delightful day-trip to Daingerfield State Park of Texas. Since Texas is so vast I think it will be helpful to mention that this is located in the northeast corner, the Piney Woods region. It is quite a beauty! Recreational use of this park began back in 1938, springing from the Great Depression as some economies began to recover. Although we aren’t super familiar with the full history of the state park system we found it quite interesting that this park was created “way back when”.
As part of President Roosevelts “New Deal” program following the Great Depression, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) hired on the unemployed to work on land conservation and park development projects.There are a total of 29 CCC-built state parks managed by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.These mush appreciated recreational retreats  were set-up by more that 50,000 men working 6-day weeks.

PARK MAP Through winding roads we went, viewing a plethora of people enjoying nature with their friends, families, and loved ones.

Thankfully, we didn’t run into this guy…

There is a wide selection of nature fun to keep yourself occupied

Even a library so you can grab a book, find a shady spot to hang a hammock, and proceed to idle the day away if it so pleases you.

Not failing to mention, there are great fields for frisbee, frolicking, playing catch, and any other field activity your imagination can conjure up!

Here is a link to a STATE PARK INTERPRETIVE GUIDE

 

At Daingerfield State Park, you may fish from boat or shore without a fishing license!

You can bring your own bait or purchase worms at the park store.

At the end of your line, you may find crappie, bass, catfish, perch or chain pickerel.

The lake is a smaller body of water so motorboat speeds are limited to 5 mph.

We personally like that a speed limit is placed on motorboats because the majority of people on the water will be aboard man-powered craft.

Bring your own, or available for rent are kayaks, paddle boats, canoes & paddle boards!

Here is a link to an INTERACTIVE TRAIL MAP

Or, if you prefer a paper map we can offer that too! (click below)
RI - GOT MAPSDaingerfield State Park trail system can get a little confusing at some points and although you should always be sure to bring water and take the proper precautions.Peace of mind can come with knowing that Daingerfield State Park is no where near as gigantic as say Yellowstone National Park!

We were in no rush and had plenty of time to enjoy nature.

DOGS ALLOWED

We won’t forget our dog friend we made along the trail!

Dogs are allowed with proper leash but we happened upon a potential neighborhood dog (according to rangers) that we thought may have been lost regardless of his intent upon leading us down the trail.

He was hesitant to visit at first but it didn’t take long at all as we kept up the friendly vibe.

He rapidly changed his mind about us and was quite excited to have us as his new wilderness companions.

Our stout snub-nose was as merry as could be with jumps for joy to show it!!

That was just another reason we were glad it wasn’t too muddy out.

Trail Guide
Bigfoot is easier to take a focused photo of than GUGA

We lovingly gave GUGA, his name for the day, as his tags did not specify and he made the “guga” noise when we gave him loving. If you like dogs, well larger dogs, you know what sound I am talking about.

Anyhow, he followed us all the way to Vandit (our campervan) and as I was getting ready to pull a leash out to take him around to see if we could find his owner, the rangers just happened to be coming by in their gator all-terrain vehicle.

As soon as he saw that, I think he knew that was his cue to head home because he was off like a lightning bolt and that was the last we saw of our friend.

Maybe you will be able to get him to give you a tour too!

He does know where the secret water holes are if you are that thirsty.

Have you visited this spot recently?

Did you find GUGA?

Did you take the GUGA tour?

 

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