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WATER FEATURES ARE NOW OPEN AT JELLYSTONE PARK LOCATIONS ACROSS TEXAS

June 6, 2020 By Tam Warner Leave a Comment

Water features are now open at Jellystone Park locations across Texas. Water zones and water slides at Jellystone Park locations in Burleson, Canyon Lake and Kerrville opened Friday, May 29.

As the weather heats up, growing numbers of families are enjoying the water slides, splashgrounds, lazy rivers and other amenities and activities at the seven Jellystone Park locations across Texas.

*Update June 25, 2021: Covid cases in Texas are going down.

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Dallas Arboretum Reopens June 1st with Advance Ticket Reservations Required

June 1, 2020 By Tam Warner Leave a Comment

Dallas Arboretum Reopens June 1st with Advance Ticket Reservations Required

WHEN: Monday, June 1st

7:00-9:00 a.m. – Members Only Entrance
9:00 a.m. – Open to the Public!
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Media Preview – RSVPs are required.

WHO/WHAT:The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden reopens and welcomes visitors just in time to celebrate the beginning of summer to enjoy the outdoors. Advance online timed tickets are now required. Face masks are highly encouraged in the garden, but they are required in restrooms and indoor facilities. To keep guests and employees safe, the garden is operating with new federal, state and local guidelines to minimize physical contact and adhere to social distancing including the City of Dallas’ policy and guidelines for wearing masks. In addition, a maximum of 1,000 people are allowed in the garden at any one time during a four-hour block. The Dallas Arboretum has created a modified path around the garden to make it easier for people to enjoy the beautiful grounds while social distancing. There is also a half-mile path from each parking lot. The Paseo de Flores is now two ways in most areas, so people may come in and take a quick trip to their favorite picnic areas. Guests can also enjoy respite in the Pecan Grove, the Jonsson Color Garden, on the Camp House Lawn and the lawn of the Lay Family Garden.

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I Went to an Awakening Vision Yoga Retreat and I’m so Glad I did!

January 17, 2020 By Tam Warner 5 Comments

I Went to an Awakening Vision Yoga Retreat and I’m so Glad I did!

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I’ve been involved in yoga for many, many years and even did 200 hour teacher training. Yoga has been important in my life, and yet I had never actually gone on a yoga retreat. Why not? I have no idea because I loved the Awakening Vision Yoga Retreat by Lauren Margolies and Stefani Tovar, two of my favorite yogis in Dallas.

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The Dallas Arboretum is Displaying over One Million Lights for the Holidays!

November 1, 2019 By Tam Warner 1 Comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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I am so excited for the Dallas Arboretum’s One Million Lights for the Holidays, aren’t you? More than one million lights add to the nighttime ambiance!

DALLAS – Winter 2019 – The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden invites visitors to celebrate the holidays with a classic tradition and a brand new magical exhibition during Holiday at the Arboretum running from November 9 to December 31. The beloved 12 Days of Christmas, 12 Victorian-style gazebos depicting each of the days in the beloved carol, returns to delight guests of all ages. Guests can see them during the day or lit up at night, with more than one million lights adorning the garden and the 30-foot-tall spruce tree. The Arboretum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and opens for extended hours for The 12 Days of Christmas at Night, Wednesday through Sundays from 6 to 9 p.m., starting November 13. Visit the website for more information about dates and tickets.

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The Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas is Hosting Georgetown Halloween Events!

September 30, 2019 By Tam Warner 2 Comments

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(Georgetown, Texas) The city of Georgetown, Texas will host a variety of Halloween events in October including historic ghost tours, a scream-worthy haunted house and trick-or-treating around the “Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas.”

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Make Your Reservations NOW for July 4th at Texas Campgrounds and RV Parks!

May 31, 2019 By Tam Warner 4 Comments

NEWS RELEASE:

NOW IS THE TIME TO MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR JULY 4TH

AT TEXAS CAMPGROUNDS AND RV PARKS

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CROWLEY, Texas, May 20, 2019, — Now is the time to make reservations for July 4th weekend at many campgrounds, RV parks and resorts across Texas.

“People are making their reservations earlier and earlier each year, especially as record numbers of new RV owners enter the market,” said Brian Schaeffer, executive director and CEO of the Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO), which hosts TexasCampgrounds.com, the travel planning website.

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