Building a Bridge
November 2023
By Ranger Kate
- Railroad trestle
As I make my way through the park, I see new roads, new RV slabs, a new maintenance building, and a new ADA accessible walkway to the fishing pier. I also see wildlife that has existed in this place for decades, remote hillsides and mountains, a historic brick oven, and old railroad trestles.
It’s like this park will become a bridge connecting this landscape’s wild history with the inquisitive minds of future generations. While the park is not open yet (don’t worry, it’s getting closer), it’s clear that these spaces were meant to be shared with people of all ages and backgrounds.
It’s so exciting to weave through the skinny paths of what will one day be six-foot wide multiuse trails and think about the memories that families and friends will share together. While there is still plenty of work to be done, this “bridge” is still going up, and the energy of the team involved will not stop any time soon.
We anxiously wait for the time when we can introduce this land to the public. To see folks camping. To hear the clip-clop of horse hooves. To smell hot dogs roasting over the fire. To walk across that bridge known as Palo Pinto Mountains.
What’s next?
With this increased momentum, we have started building our headquarters building. This will be the location of our gift shop, where you can find reminders of all your wonderful experiences. This is also where visitors will check in for camping and day-use reservations and get information about our park.
This building will be a large piece of the bridge to help connect guests with our park and might take some time.
We’ve come a long way already. Keep checking back, and I will continue to provide updates!
