2010
The Open Roads of the Texas Plains Trail Region
ARE CALLING YOUR NAME
It's time to get out. Start moving. Try something new. Dare to find adventure. Travel new roads. Experience the Texas that you will remember. There is much more than meets the eye in the Texas Plains Trail Region. Come discover our western heritage, our unique culture, our amazing landscapes, and warm welcomes. You'll be glad you did!
Click on our Things to Do and Places to Go, then Plan Your Trip to learn about Our Stories.
Photography by Rick Vanderpool
Great News for our Region
According to the October 2009 Houston Chronicle Article, the Texas Plains Trail Region is home to the state's top 3 "Best Off-the-Radar" attractions which include:
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Make plans to visit these uncrowded, inviting, and interesting places.
TEXAS PLAINS TRAIL WEEKLY COUNTY SPOTLIGHT
CARSON COUNTY
Carson County is the 5th of our 52-Counties to be spotlighted. The TPTR and the Postal Service are partnering together to do a pictorial postmark in the county seat of 52 counties in the Plains Region. We will be in Castro County on February 10, 2010 at the Post Office in Dimmitt at 11:00 a.m. Each Wednesday of 2010 a different post office in a different county will do a pictorial postmark. Please Join us! Read more here.
Photos Courtesy of Rick Vanderpool
Had a great time in Panhandle, Carson County on February 4, 2010. Rick Vanderpool and I were welcomed into the Briscoe County ISD to speak to the 4th grade History class about the TPTR program and the making history stamp cancellation. While in Panhandle, we visited the new Panhandle ISD, the amazing Carson County Square House Museum, and ate a delicious lunch with the 55 and over Group. Find out more about Carson County and Panhandle. While in Panhandle, be sure to plan a night's stay at the historical Texan Inn. Read our blog and see pictures of our day Panhandle.
There's Nothing Plain about the Plains
Beautiful State Parks and Wildlife Areas
Historic Museums, Golfing, Cemeteries,
Restored Theaters & Art Museums
Fun Festivals, Round-ups, Cook-offs & Rodeos
Amusement Parks, Wineries, Road Art, Courthouses,
Hiking, Biking, Fishing, Hunting and Camping
Palo Duro Canyon State Park and the TEXAS Musical Production
Cozy Bed & Breakfasts, Main Street Communities, & Original Eateries, and Suggested Day Trips.
Keep track of the Regional Coordinator's fun adventures across the Plains Trail Region. Hang on tight, it might be a wild ride! Read the "HAPPY PLAINS TRAILS TO YOU" BLOG.
Find out even more at the Texas Plains Trail Facebook Page.
Have questions about our region? Email us at Txplainstrail@yahoo.com
Read our latest newsletter.
Watch the Texas Plains Trail Video.
View and download our beautiful brochures.
CALL IT A TRAIL MIX
Plains Trail Communities from Scurry, Hardeman, Knox, Sherman, Mitchell Counties and Coppers Break Canyon attended the Forts Trail Round-Up on January 12, 2010. Fun & Informative!