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| + | [[Image:Garner_SP-Frio_R.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by {{user|HelenB|HelenB}}<br />Garner State Park on the Frio River, Texas Hill Country, [[USA]], April 2006]] | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | This | + | This park is located on the southwestern edge of the Edwards Plateau, on the Frio River in central [[Texas]]. It is 1,419 acres in size, 30 miles north of Uvalde and 7 miles north of the small community of Concan. |
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==Birds== | ==Birds== | ||
===Notable Species=== | ===Notable Species=== | ||
| − | [[Golden-cheeked Warbler]] | + | [[Golden-cheeked Warbler]], [[Black-capped Vireo]] |
===Rarities=== | ===Rarities=== | ||
"to do" | "to do" | ||
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==Other Wildlife== | ==Other Wildlife== | ||
| − | White-tailed | + | White-tailed deer, Axis deer (an exotic species), Black Rocks Squirrels, Fox Squirrels, Raccoons, snakes and other reptiles. |
==Site Information== | ==Site Information== | ||
===History and Use=== | ===History and Use=== | ||
| − | + | The park was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps between 1935 and 1941. It is named after John Nance Garner (former Vice President from 1933-41), a native of Uvalde. | |
===Areas of Interest=== | ===Areas of Interest=== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/garner/ TPWD website for Garner State Park] | *[http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/garner/ TPWD website for Garner State Park] | ||
| + | *[http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4507_0061b.pdf Map of trails] | ||
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Overview
This park is located on the southwestern edge of the Edwards Plateau, on the Frio River in central Texas. It is 1,419 acres in size, 30 miles north of Uvalde and 7 miles north of the small community of Concan.
Birds
Notable Species
Golden-cheeked Warbler, Black-capped Vireo
Rarities
"to do"
Check-list
Birds you can see here include:
"to do"
Other Wildlife
White-tailed deer, Axis deer (an exotic species), Black Rocks Squirrels, Fox Squirrels, Raccoons, snakes and other reptiles.
Site Information
History and Use
The park was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps between 1935 and 1941. It is named after John Nance Garner (former Vice President from 1933-41), a native of Uvalde.
Areas of Interest
"to do"
Access and Facilities
"to do"
Contact Details
Garner State Park
234 RR 1050
Concan, TX 78838
Tel: 830/232-6132
