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Star Date : 03/16/03 I thought it be best to start some hikes at nearby state parks to prepare myself for my vacation next month. I have heard of Meridian State Park and decided to check it out. Also, I wanted to try out my new Camelback. I can't believe I have spent so much time in the North part of the Texas Hill Country and never been. Although I researched it a couple of days before on the Internet for its location, I woke up early and had a nice drive down to Meridian and finally found the park after stopping for directions at a local dinner. I paid my fee and received a map. I decided to hike the Shinnery Ridge Trail. I finally found it after a nice drive in the park. The trail started out as a paved one. It was a cool morning for such a hike. Unfortunately, I did not see any cool wildlife, just nice scenic views. I did find an interesting waterfall. Apparently, someone had been lost on this trail. I finally emerged back out and made my way back towards the lake made by an earthen dam in the 1930's. From this vantage point I saw a stone building. It turned out to be restrooms and a meeting room for the marina below. The waters on the lake were calm and there were several boaters out there. On the way to the marina are, I noticed an outcrop of rock. I just had to check it out for fossil potential. So I crossed the dam from the other side and finally found the outcropping of rock. There could be fossil potential here in this cliff. Yea Yea, I have a hound's nose for this stuff. And for this stuff. I think next weekend, I'll find Bill and head on out to Dinosaur Valley. Enough for now. I will update you on next weekend's adventure. So until next time, take care and I'll see You, on the road!!! Francis
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