Hannah and I (Choke Canyon State Park)

Hannah's Message:

To my parents, who taught me the joy and serenity of state parks; and to Noah, who joins me on every adventure through one.

Choke Canyon State Park – Ghost Town Roots, Sassy Birds, and Texas-sized Adventures

Episode Description:

In this episode of the Trailblazing Texas Podcast, we head to the shores of Choke Canyon State Park, a place where history, wildlife, and wide-open Texas skies come together. Built on the site of a registered ghost town, Old Callahan, this park’s roots stretch back to the 1920s, making its historic buildings even older than many CCC-era structures.

We sit down with a Texas Parks & Wildlife staff member to explore what makes Choke Canyon so unique, from its fascinating past to its thriving ecosyst ...