December 5, 2023
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day for all visitors. Enjoy 2024, at 1- 3 pm. The guided please stop by Headquarters Third Annual Light Up The Park at Bonham State Park allfishing, boating, picnicking, hike will be down the trails to report your miles hiked or hiking, and mountain biking. and is of medium difficulty. jogged. 6-9 PM ● DECEMBER 15 and 16, 2023 Remember that day-use only New unwrapped toys and teen The trail may be muddy in Submitted by drive- gifts will also be collected for sections. Dress warmly, bring and camping permits are limup Bonham State Park with Light Up the Park is a 07/02/19 Linda Brinlee Christmas lights and decora- thru only event from 6 pm to 9 the Fannin County Children’s water, wear sturdy shoes and ited at Texas State Parks. Book Free Event and Free Entrance into the State Park! Campers will be lighting
tions. The dazzling display will be free this year as the last hooray of the “100 Year Celebration of Texas State Parks”.
pm on Friday, December 15th and Saturday, December 16th. In addition, Bonham State Park will have free entrance
Center. Donations should be in the original packaging. Mark your calendars for the First Day Hike on January 1st,
a smile. Camera, hiking sticks, and binoculars are optional. For those that prefer hiking on their own on New Year’s Day,
your reservations online up to 5 months ahead for camping and 30 days ahead for day-use only visits. Check us out on Facebook and our webpage for additional information. Bonham State Park is Collecting Toys and Teen Gifts Again! All of December Bonham State Park is a donation collection site for the Fannin County Children’s Center. We are hoping to collect new unwrapped toys and teen gifts. Donations should be in the original packaging and delivered to the Park Headquarters. Continued See Photos on page 11
Please send us your Santa Letters to be published on December 19th. Deadline is Dec. 13th Mail to: 224 N. Main St. Bonham, TX 75418 or Email: fcleditor2020@ gmail.com