Monthly Archives: April 2017

Austin, TX – 04/29/17

Posted on April 29, 2017 by walktx

We joined the Colorado River Walkers Club at their event that started at the Austin State Hospital. The Austin State Hospital is the state’s oldest hospital system for the care and treatment of the mentally ill. We did the 5K … Continue reading →

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Terrell, TX – 04/22/17

Posted on April 24, 2017 by walktx

We drove up to Terrell in Kaufman County to do the walk. Last time we’d walked here was in 2000, so I was looking forward to walking it again. We strayed from the walk route to see the Sear’s House. … Continue reading →

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Fort Griffin Historic Site- 04/15/2016

Posted on April 16, 2017 by walktx

This is not a State Park, so your park pass doesn’t work here. There is a $4.00 entry fee for day use.  We were there to do the volksmarch.  We chose to do the 5K version which took us out … Continue reading →

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Georgetown, TX – 04/07/17

Posted on April 9, 2017 by walktx

We had other plans for Saturday, so we did a Year Round Walking Event on Friday. The walk registration is at the Visitors Center across from the old courthouse. The Courthouse Square has several pieces of public art.    Georgetown … Continue reading →

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Denton, TX – 04/01/17

Posted on April 2, 2017 by walktx

The weatherman had threatened rain, but we decided to go anyway. We arrived at 8:45 (a little late due to I-35 highway construction).

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