SPORTS
OUTDOORS: November, time to go camping
Cool, crisp evenings and changing trees signal the start of November, which makes this the perfect time of the year to go camping – according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Texas state parks offer camping enthusiasts space for stargazing and self-directed activities.
There are a variety of ways to stay overnight in Texas state parks.
Cabins, screened shelters, recreational vehicle areas and campsites are all places to stay.
Reservations fill up quickly as November is a popular camping month. Visitors are encouraged to book their trip in advance.
There are also Texas Outdoor Family workshops for those interested in brushing up their camping skills.
For only $65, park rangers and expert volunteers guide families on how to set up a campfire, pitch a tent and cook outdoors. All the camping equipment – tent, lantern, cooking stove and dishes – is supplied with the exception of food and sleeping bags.
Stoves are currently being converted from propane to white gas.
The Texas Outdoor Family program has been teaching families how to camp safely for the past six years.
Campers learn new skills such as kayaking, fishing and geocaching. More than 3,500 families have participated in the educational state park camp-outs. For more, read the weekend Bowie News.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says November is the perfect time to go camping with reduced daytime temperatures and cooler nights. Click on the image itself for the complete photo. (Courtesy photo by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department)
New Saint Jo Boy’s Basketball Coach Terry McLennan said the school’s family atmosphere is what prompted him to join the Panther family.
“This is an opportunity to be an important program but also part of a great community,” McLennan said. “I’ve been looking to get back to a small town environment like the one I grew up in and played ball and this should do that.”
McLennan played basketball in Hubbard outside of Waco. McLennan comes to town after being the assistant girl’s basketball coach in Grand Prairie.
McLennan contends he’s a defensive style of coach but says his team will focus on intensity.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
New Saint Jo Boy’s Basketball Coach Terry McLennan said the school’s family atmosphere is what prompted him to join the Panther family.
“This is an opportunity to be an important program but also part of a great community,” McLennan said. “I’ve been looking to get back to a small town environment like the one I grew up in and played ball and this should do that.”
McLennan played basketball in Hubbard outside of Waco. McLennan comes to town after being the assistant girl’s basketball coach in Grand Prairie.
McLennan contends he’s a defensive style of coach but says his team will focus on intensity.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
After some coaching time in East Texas, Bret Botard will be the new girl’s basketball coach at Bowie.
Botard said it’s a chance to work with Bowie Athletic Director Tyler Price once again. Price was Botard’s assistant when he coached at Nocona.
“I wanted to get back into the area,” Botard said. “It’s a good community.”
Botard graduated high school in 1995 from Del Valle High School, outside Austin, and went to Texas Tech. He started his coaching career in Lubbock followed by returning to his alma mater where he was an assistant for his high school coach.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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