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OUTDOORS: Bicycling is TPWD’s activity of the month

Published

11 years ago

02/14/2015

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has named bicycling as the official activity for the month of February.
There are plenty of places to bicycle in Texas state parks, too.
Hundreds of miles of dirt, crushed granite and paved bike trails wind and climb through Texas state parks – offering safe and scenic rides for everyone – no matter the skill level.
Trail descriptions and skill ratings can be found on the TPWD’s Biking activity page. Cyclists also may watch a video roundup of what it’s like to bike in a variety of state park settings.
One of those trails is the Lost Creek Reservoir Thruway.
The thruway was constructed during the mid-1990s. It is about 10 miles in length, and features hiking, biking and equestrian trails along Lost Creek – which is the main watershed for two Jacksboro lakes.
The trail crosses the dam at the Lost Creek Reservoir. The trail features plenty of oak and pecan trees. The trails are also abundant in wildlife and wildflowers.
This trail is 10-feet wide and is four inches deep with screening materials, creating a smooth bicycling surface.
The entrance fee is $3 daily for adults and free for students. This facility is open daily, and there is no gate.
For information, call Fort Richardson State Park at 1-940-567-3506.
The physical address for the park is 228 State Park Road 61.

The official state parks activity for the month of February is bicycling. (Courtesy photo by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department)

SPORTS

Nocona wins, Forestburg falls in VB playoffs

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2 days ago

11/06/2025

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Nocona and Forestburg had differing results to the starts of their volleyball playoffs Oct. 30.

No.7 in Class 2A Nocona opened with a 3-0 (25-13, 25-12, 25-11 win over Quanah. Ava Johnson, who recorded her 1,000^th kill earlier in the week, led the way with 15 kills. She added 10 digs and two blocks.

Sy Parker added seven kills and two blocks. Maddyn Bowles had four kills and served up two aces while Aubrie Kabisch had three kills and had 10 digs. Aubree Kleinhans led the way with 11 digs and also in aces with five. Kasi Castro had eight assists and served three aces. Jolie Rose had 17 assists and six digs.

For further information, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.

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Lady Eagles V-Ball loses to Crowell, 3-0

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2 days ago

11/06/2025

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Bellevue, in its first volleyball playoff game in school history, gave it a solid shot Saturday against Crowell but a powerful front court enabled the Lady ‘Cats to move on in the Class A playoffs with a 3-0 (25-17, 25-20, 25-18) win over the Lady Eagles.

Bellevue Coach Jamie Hickey was proud of her squad’s effort.

“We played how I expected for a team to play in their first ever playoff game,” Hickey said following the match at Iowa Park High. “Definitely some areas were noticed that need some work, but lots of room for growth and to build.”

For further information, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.

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Bowie VB falls to Peaster in bi-district

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2 days ago

11/06/2025

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In the playoffs, being consistent is even more important than the regular season.

Bowie’s consistency ebbed and flowed Oct. 30 in its bi-district volleyball matchup with Peaster. The Lady ‘Hounds were able to capitalize on that and wound up knocking the Lady Rabbits out of the postseason with a 3-0 (25-14, 25-11, 25-19) win at Graham High School.

Bowie Coach Ashley Sanders said her squad never completely got on track.

“When you get to this level, into the postseason, you have to find the rhythm and that consistency and Peaster definitely had that,” Sanders said. “We struggled to find our consistency. We had our moments where we tied together some really good plays.”

For further information, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.