Every year in early autumn, the headquarters of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department is turned into the Texas Parks & Wildlife Expo, an outdoor interactive showcase of the outdoor experience possibilities at our state parks and wilderness areas. The 14-year-old two-day event offers something that can't be found in a superstore at the mall. Some of the hands-on demos include fishing, aquatic life, camping, sporting dogs, birds of prey, archeology, and wildlife conservation and management. Activities include rock-climbing, kayaking, mountain-biking, fishing and shooting rifles, bow & arrows, clay targets, and more, all taught by experts. There are crafts and games for little kids and living history scenarios, including pioneer life and Buffalo Soldiers. Old-fashioned family entertainment, once a year and all for free!
