If this brisk fall weather has you eager to spend time outdoors, and you would like to learn about camping with your family, then Texas Parks and Wildlife’s program, Texas Outdoor Family, is just what you have been looking for! Â Friday, November 10th and Saturday, November 11th you can camp with other families in Cedar Hill State Park. Â Learn the basics of camping, without the expense of purchasing a lot of equipment, or not knowing what to purchase.
During this two day event, you will learn basic camping skills, such as pitching a tent, building a  fire and camp stove cooking.
Children can participate in the JR Ranger  PEAK  (Promoting Environmental Awareness in Kids) Program  of Leave No Trace
Families will also get an introducation to geo-caching, fishing, kayaking and exploring Nature’s night noises.
Best of all, all of your basic camping equipment is provided for you by TP&W.  Just bring your own food (a suggested list is provided), plates,  bedding and personal items.   The cost  for a family of (up to) 6 is $65, which includes all state park fees.  Reservations are required.  Fishing license are not required in any state parks.
Cedar Hill State Park, as it’s name implies, is set among the beautiful hills covered in Cedar and Juniper, similar to what a visitor would find in the Texas Hill Country. Â The gentle rise offers some wonderful bike riding, as well as hiking, bird watching, historical demonstrations in Penn Farm (see their calendar), and much, much more!
For more information on Texas Parks and Wildlife’s Texas Outdoor Family, or to  make your reservation, please visit their website;
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/outdoor-learning/texas-outdoor-family/
To learn more about Cedar Hill State Park, or to plan your own visit;
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/cedar-hill
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