Matt and I have been enjoying the work we do at Davis Mountains State Park, and we have LOVED being with the people at the park and in the local community.
Matt and I are now working 3 1/2 days on and 3 1/2 days off. That translates to HOURS of play time!
We've enjoyed park staff picnics--
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| Verna, Tommy, Jason, and Tara at Becky and Gary's RV. (Becky and Gary were leaving for home after volunteering for 6 months...They are still sorely missed!) |
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| Jacob, Sienna, Eliza, Carol Anne, Verna, Carmen, Jason, Tommy, Becky, Gary, Tara Ella, Noah, Matt, and Sadie (dog)
Jacob is the law enforcement officer at the park. (His family includes--Eliza, Sienna, and Noah.)
Carol Anne is a volunteer for the dog walks on Thursday morning.
Verna is the office manager at the headquarters.
Carmen is one of the park rangers.
Jason is one of the park rangers.
Tommy is the superintendent at the park. (Only one of his daughters was at the picnic, Ella.)
Becky and Gary were volunteers/camp hosts at the park. (Sadie is their dog.)
Tara is the interpretive ranger and volunteer coordinator at the park.
Notice that I have not written anything about their personalities or abilities. Well, each and every one of these extraordinary people are exceptional, fun, talented, generous, kind, and wonderful. Versus labeling each person with these attributes, I thought I would just tout their AWESOMENESS as a group! SMILES! Matthew and I are very fortunate to know them.
We've enjoyed guided hikes--
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| Jacob pointing-out geological features across the valley. Note the gorgeous lime colored lichen on the rock behind him. |
More recently, we went on a full-moon hike guided by Tara. That too was a GREAT one!
We've enjoyed the Fort Davis Trunk-Or-Treat--
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| People gather on a designated street, decorate the trunks/beds of their vehicles, and pass out candy. Great idea for rural communities! |
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| Matt in mask....He still loves Halloween! |
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| Eliza, Jacob, Sienna, Matt, Rebekkah, Bea, and Andy Park families at the event! |
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| Bea, our favorite penguin |
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| Sienna, our favorite mermaid |
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| Noah, our favorite ninja |
We've enjoyed hiking and nature--
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| Rainbow in the primitive area of the park |
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| Hiking on the Green Trail in the Boy Scout Camp near Fort Davis. Matt, Eliza, Jacob with Sienna Noah, amazing "monkey boy", is ahead of us on the trail. |
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| At the Boy Scout Camp |
We are enjoying our neighbors and the views--
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| Javelinas behind our RV |
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| Creek in the primitive area |
Davis Mountains State Park is a wonderful place in which to volunteer! We have already signed-up to to repeat the experience next year--smiles! For those of you thinking about visiting, we will be here again October and November 2015. I would highly recommend the area, the people, and the opportunities!
Hope you are all well and happy!
Smiles and love,
Susan and Matt
