Here's a message that everyone who works on trails should be proud of! (The message was directed to members of the Central Texas Trail Tamers and others that have worked on trails in Bastrop State Park near Bastrop, TX.)
- On Fri, 3/18/11, Jennifer Bristol <Jennifer.Bristol@tpwd.state.tx.us> wrote:
From: Jennifer Bristol
Subject: Trails
Dear Volunteers- Today we had a fire that had the potential of spreading into the park, but thankfully did not. I wanted to extend a GIANT thank you to everyone who has helped us maintain our trails over the past few years. Not only do your efforts allow park visitors a means to journey through the Lost Pines and enjoy them at their own pace; you also assist with helping us maintain safe corridors to get ATVs and safety equipment into the woods. Today I was grateful for all of the hours of brushing and trail maintenance that you have done that allowed us to be able to quickly move along the trails and evacuate guests during this very busy weekend. Thankfully the fire did not (or has not) entered the park. However- if it had, the trails would have served as a holding line to try to contain the fire. Our trails are a vital asset to the park both as a means to enjoy the beautiful forest and as a means to protect the area from wild fires. Thank you again for all that you do to help maintain the trails at Bastrop and Buescher State Parks. We couldn’t do it without you!
I look forward to seeing you all soon on another trail work party day!
Jennifer Bristol
Resource Specialist & Pool Manager
Bastrop State Park
Bastrop, TX 78602
3005 HWY 21 East
512-321-3740
