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Tap any poster for more information THE ALAMO (196O) BRACKETTVILLE Director John Wayne used this 400-acre plot of land in Bracketville, west of San Antonio, to create a replica Alamo village for the Oscar-nominated 1960 Western, The Alamo. James Tullis “Happy” Shahan constructed this first movie set built in Texas; dozens of movies and TV shows have been filmed there since its creation. The Alamo set includes a full-scale replica of the mission, plus a cantina, trading post, jail and blacksmith shop. It was closed to the public in 2010. ! " # HOPE FLOATS (1998) SMITHVILLE Built in 1908, the McCollum-Chapman-Trousdale House is familiar to fans as the main house in the Sandra Bullock 1998 romantic drama. Visitors can tour the neoclassical-style residence in Smithville, where they’ll also find the façade for Honey’s Diner, a restaurant front created specifically for Hope Floats.

! " # THE LAST PICTURE SHOW (1971) ARCHER CITY Archer City’s iconic Royal Theater burned in 1965 but was rebuilt as an exterior set for the Academy Award-winning 1971 film The Last Picture Show, starring Cybill Shepherd and Jef Bridges, and the sequel, Texasville. Interiors were shot in a theater in nearby Olney. The theater was fully rebuilt in 2000 and serves as an arts center in this North Texas town.

! " # TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (1974) KINGSLAND Always wanted to eat in the same room as a family of cannibals? Then the Grand Central Cafe in Kingsland (near Lake LBJ) is just the place for you. Reinvented as a fine-dining establishment, the instantly recognizable farmhouse was built in 1909 and includes the infamous dining room from the original 1974 Texas Chainsaw Massacre, a horror film inspired by serial killer Ed Gein.

! " # TRUE GRIT (2010) GRANGER Granger’s 100-foot-wide Davilla Street was paved with red bricks in 1912, only to be covered with a layer of dirt for the 19th-century movie set used for the remake of True Grit. When production ended, all the dirt and, well, grit was sucked back up, and movie stars Hailee Steinfeld, Mat Damon and Jef Bridges headed home, leaving the quiet Central Texas brick road to return to normal.

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June 2018 Wanderlist Download the Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine mobile app! SUBSCRIPTIONS Special Subscription Offers TUBING RIVERS Current Subscribers ARCHIVES A refreshing and relaxing summer day. 2018 By Kayla Meyertons January-February March When you examine a map of the 11,000-plus April rivers and streams that crisscross our state, May Texas looks like a giant water park. We have June 40,000 miles of waterways offering relief from July the sizzling June sun. For an easy way to cool August-September off, grab some friends and an inner tube, and October you're all set for a refreshing and relaxing November summer day. 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

Comal River, New Braunfels

Although it’s the shortest river in Texas, the Comal River (pictured here) is long on fun. Beginning at Comal Springs in Landa Park, the river flows 2.5 miles through New Braunfels until it joins the Guadalupe River. The spring-fed Comal provides clear water at a refreshing 70–72 degrees, perfect for tubing. The City Tube Chute offers some excitement on an otherwise relaxing float.

Frio River, Concan

Cold and secluded, the Frio River is ideal for escaping the summertime crowds. A Hill Country beauty, the Frio passes high limestone bluffs, shady cypress sentinels and lots of scenic Texas countryside. Access can be found near Leakey, Concan and Garner State Park.

Guadalupe River, New Braunfels

The most popular river to tube in Texas, the Guadalupe can get crowded and rowdy on summer weekends. Ever-changing, the Guadalupe’s flow fluctuates with the release rate of water from Canyon Dam, from calm to raging. The Guadalupe’s fast water is shaded by stately pecan and bald cypress trees. There are plenty of outfitters to choose from between New Braunfels and Canyon Dam. https://tpwmagazine.com/archive/2018/jun/wanderlist_tubing/?utm_campaign=govdelivery-email-wanderlist-june2018&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery 1/2 11/1/2018 Wanderlist: Tubing Rivers | June 2018 | TPW magazine Medina River, Bandera

The calm, more secluded Medina River offers a picturesque tubing experience for all ages. Small rapids occur along the winding, crystal-clear river, but the experience is mostly one of beauty and relaxation, with only one caution: Look out for low branches.

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June 2018 Get Out Download the Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine mobile app! SUBSCRIPTIONS Special Subscription Offers CANOEING Current Subscribers By Kayla Meyertons ARCHIVES 2018 Read our feature on the Texas Water Safari in January-February this issue and you might think that canoeing is March grueling and exhausting. In reality, canoeing April can be the gentlest of river or lake recreations May — it all depends on the water. While small June children (in life jackets!) can enjoy a serene ride July down a calm stream, enthusiasts may instead August-September seek to paddle their way through the wildest October rapids. November 2017 The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has 2016 partnered with communities to offer inland and coastal paddling trails. Be sure to 2015 check approximate float times and respective local weather conditions when 2014 planning a trip. On inland trails, check out the flow rate; it can vary from day to day. 2013 You don’t want to get caught unaware by rising, swift water, especially if you’re a 2012 novice. 2011 Stay on the river and respect landowners by not trespassing on private property. 2010 2009 Canoe rentals, also called liveries, are often available at popular canoeing 2008 destinations. Children under 13 must wear life jackets when their boats are not 2007 beached, tied-up or anchored. 2006 2005 Need some instruction to get started? The Texas Outdoor Family program offers 2004 great weekend camping opportunities at parks around the state, and many include 2003 paddling. June workshops are already full, so sign up in advance at 2002 tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/paddling. 2001 Check tpwd.texas.gov/paddlingtrails for maps, river guides, events and more information about Texas paddling trails.

Paddling Trails

Caddo Lake and Big Cypress Bayou — A maze of cypress-lined sloughs and bayous, with trail markers showing the way. Upper Guadalupe–Nichol’s Landing — 10 miles of rapid-filled river on a spectacular stretch of the Guadalupe. Dallas Trinity — A paddle through the heart of Dallas. Village Creek — Big Thicket diversity on display with a variety of trip lengths available. https://tpwmagazine.com/archive/2018/jun/getout_canoeing/ 1/2 11/1/2018 Get Out: Canoeing|June 2018| TPW magazine Luling Zedler Mill — A family-friendly float along 6 miles of the San Marcos River.

What to Bring

• Life jacket • Water shoes • Sun protection • Food & water • Waterproof bag • Trash bag

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