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Arch "Beaver" Aplin. In 1982, founder Arch "Beaver" Aplin was a partner in the opening of a store in Clute, Texas, the first to bear the name "Buc-ee's".He formed the name Buc-ee's by combining his childhood nickname; the name of his Labrador Retriever, Buck; as well as the appeal of Ipana toothpaste's animated mascot, Bucky the beaver.
Buc-ee’s, based in suburban Houston, started in 1982 and now has 34 stores in Texas and at least 10 in other states. A new Buc-ee’s is planned for Hillsboro, along Interstate 35 roughly ...
The park features a 52-acre (0.2 km 2) acre relic of the Blackland tall-grass prairie and provides magnificent views of the countryside, much like those viewed by the early Texas settlers more than 100 years ago. Covered pavilions with cook pits and restroom facilities are available. The park is open during daylight hours.
Big Lake Bottom WMA Anderson County: Purchased 1990 Area 2 Black Gap WMA Brewster County: Approximately 103,000 acres/additional 16,000 acres being added Located 55 miles south of Marathon Big Bend National Park The Texas Game and Oyster Commission purchased 54,000 acres from the Combs Cattle Company in 1948. Location is 55 miles south of Marathon.
Oct. 21—AUSTIN — On Nov. 3, visitors will get free day-use entry at all Texas State Parks in honor of Texas State Parks Day, a tradition born from 2023's centennial celebration. "Any day in a ...
Round Mountain is located in northern Blanco County along U.S. Route 281. It is 12 miles (19 km) north of Johnson City , the county seat, and 11 miles (18 km) south of Marble Falls . Downtown Austin is 46 miles (74 km) to the east.
The park had its beginnings on January 28, 1944, when the parents of Senator Lloyd Bentsen, Lloyd M. Bentsen Sr. and his wife Edna Ruth Bentsen, along with Elmer and Marie Bentsen, donated 586 acres (237 ha) of land to the State Parks Board for a nature habitat. [3]
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Big Spring State Park is a Texas state park in Big Spring , Howard County , Texas in the United States . It was opened in 1936 after the 381.99 acres (154.59 ha) upon which it is situated was deeded to the state by the city of Big Spring in 1934 and 1935.