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THE ALAMO (196O)BRACKETTVILLEDirector John Wayne used this 400-acre plot of land in Brackettville, west of San Antonio, to create a replica Alamo village for the Oscar-nominated 1960 Western, The Alamo. James Tullis “Happy” Shahan constructed this first movie set built in Texas; dozens of movies and TV shows have been filmed there since its creation. The Alamo set includes a full-scale replica of the mission, plus a cantina, trading post, jail and blacksmith shop. It was closed to the public in 2010.

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HOPE FLOATS (1998)SMITHVILLE Built in 1908, the McCollum-Chapman-Trousdale House is familiar to fans as the main house in the Sandra Bullock 1998 romantic drama. Visitors can tour the neoclassical-style residence in Smithville, where they’ll also find the façade for Honey’s Diner, a restaurant front created specifically for Hope Floats.

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THE LAST PICTURE SHOW (1971)ARCHER CITY Archer City’s iconic Royal Theater burned in 1965 but was rebuilt as an exterior set for the Academy Award-winning 1971 film The Last Picture Show, starring Cybill Shepherd and Jeff Bridges, and the sequel, Texasville. Interiors were shot in a theater in nearby Olney. The theater was fully rebuilt in 2000 and serves as an arts center in this North Texas town.

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TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (1974)KINGSLAND Always wanted to eat in the same room as a family of cannibals? Then the Grand Central Cafe in Kingsland (near Lake LBJ) is just the place for you. Reinvented as a fine-dining establishment, the instantly recognizable farmhouse was built in 1909 and includes the infamous dining room from the original 1974 Texas Chainsaw Massacre, a horror film inspired by serial killer Ed Gein.

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TRUE GRIT (2010)GRANGER Granger’s 100-foot-wide Davilla Street was paved with red bricks in 1912, only to be covered with a layer of dirt for the 19th-century movie set used for the remake of True Grit. When production ended, all the dirt and, well, grit was sucked back up, and movie stars Hailee Steinfeld, Matt Damon and Jeff Bridges headed home, leaving the quiet Central Texas brick road to return to normal.

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June 2018 Wanderlist

TUBING RIVERS

A refreshing and relaxing summer day.

By Kayla Meyertons

When you examine a map of the 11,000-plus

rivers and streams that crisscross our state,

Texas looks like a giant water park. We have

40,000 miles of waterways offering relief from

the sizzling June sun. For an easy way to cool

off, grab some friends and an inner tube, and

you're all set for a refreshing and relaxing

summer day.

Comal River, New Braunfels

Although it’s the shortest river in Texas, the Comal River (pictured here) is long on

fun. Beginning at Comal Springs in Landa Park, the river flows 2.5 miles through

New Braunfels until it joins the Guadalupe River. The spring-fed Comal provides

clear water at a refreshing 70–72 degrees, perfect for tubing. The City Tube Chute

offers some excitement on an otherwise relaxing float.

Frio River, Concan

Cold and secluded, the Frio River is ideal for escaping the summertime crowds. A

Hill Country beauty, the Frio passes high limestone bluffs, shady cypress sentinels

and lots of scenic Texas countryside. Access can be found near Leakey, Concan

and Garner State Park.

Guadalupe River, New Braunfels

The most popular river to tube in Texas, the Guadalupe can get crowded and

rowdy on summer weekends. Ever-changing, the Guadalupe’s flow fluctuates with

the release rate of water from Canyon Dam, from calm to raging. The Guadalupe’s

fast water is shaded by stately pecan and bald cypress trees. There are plenty of

outfitters to choose from between New Braunfels and Canyon Dam.

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Medina River, Bandera

The calm, more secluded Medina River offers a picturesque tubing experience for

all ages. Small rapids occur along the winding, crystal-clear river, but the

experience is mostly one of beauty and relaxation, with only one caution: Look out

for low branches.

 

 

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June 2018 Get Out

CANOEING

By Kayla Meyertons

Read our feature on the Texas Water Safari in

this issue and you might think that canoeing is

grueling and exhausting. In reality, canoeing

can be the gentlest of river or lake recreations

— it all depends on the water. While small

children (in life jackets!) can enjoy a serene ride

down a calm stream, enthusiasts may instead

seek to paddle their way through the wildest

rapids.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has

partnered with communities to offer inland and coastal paddling trails. Be sure to

check approximate float times and respective local weather conditions when

planning a trip. On inland trails, check out the flow rate; it can vary from day to day.

You don’t want to get caught unaware by rising, swift water, especially if you’re a

novice.

Stay on the river and respect landowners by not trespassing on private property.

Canoe rentals, also called liveries, are often available at popular canoeing

destinations. Children under 13 must wear life jackets when their boats are not

beached, tied-up or anchored.

Need some instruction to get started? The Texas Outdoor Family program offers

great weekend camping opportunities at parks around the state, and many include

paddling. June workshops are already full, so sign up in advance at

tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/paddling.

Check tpwd.texas.gov/paddlingtrails for maps, river guides, events and more

information about Texas paddling trails.

Paddling Trails

Caddo Lake and Big Cypress Bayou — A maze of cypress-linedsloughs and bayous, with trail markers showing the way.

Upper Guadalupe–Nichol’s Landing — 10 miles of rapid-filledriver on a spectacular stretch of the Guadalupe.

Dallas Trinity — A paddle through the heart of Dallas.Village Creek — Big Thicket diversity on display with a variety of

trip lengths available.

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Luling Zedler Mill — A family-friendly float along 6 miles of theSan Marcos River.

What to Bring

• Life jacket

• Water shoes

• Sun protection

• Food & water

• Waterproof bag

• Trash bag

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