New Palo Pinto Mountains State Park discussion coming to W.K. Gordon Center
- Taezer T.
- Feb 24
- 1 min read
Mingus, Texas — Tarleton State University’s W.K. Gordon Museum and Research Center will host a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department representative for an information session on the development of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1.
According to Tarleton State, a TPWD ranger will discuss how the park is being built and the steps being taken to balance outdoor recreation with conservation of natural areas.
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, currently under construction, is expected to become Texas’ newest state park. The site is located about 75 miles west of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex on land originally purchased in 2011.
The park will cover more than 4,800 acres and is planned to include opportunities for hiking, camping, fishing, stargazing, kayaking and freight-train watching from a scenic viewpoint, among other outdoor activities.
Future plans also include multiuse trails for hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders that will extend into more remote areas of the park and provide panoramic views.
The W.K. Gordon Museum and Research Center is located at 65258 Interstate 20, Exit 367, in Mingus. The facility, part of Tarleton State University, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. The museum and special collections library are located at the site of the Thurber ghost town.
