And TPWD programs have elevated the issue of conservation, by establishing outreach programs for all Texas youth, in both urban and rural areas of the state. Now that students have been released for the summer and the sound of the school bell won't be heard for a couple of months, I encourage Texans to take advantage of the wondrous outdoors that lie just beyond our own front porches. Head north into the panhandle to view the warm, rich colors and textures of Palo Duro Canyon, or south to the sandy beaches of the Texas Coast. Take a trip to one of our many lakes and rivers, and bring home any number of Bass, Sunfish, Pike, Catfish, Drum or Walleye. No matter which direction you turn, there is something uniquely Texan to do.
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Parks and recreation areas have an intrinsic value. I cannot think of a better way to guard and preserve our priceless resources than to enjoy them.