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Park history unfolds this week
Monday, October 18, 2021 by Tai Moses
Today is Travis County History Day, launching a series of events focused on the rich history of the county’s parks. “From stories shared by Travis County park rangers to how the county helped restore Hamilton Pool Preserve, this year’s event will virtually explore the history of Travis County’s park system,” reads the announcement. Visit the parks via an online exhibit, and enjoy videos, polls and giveaways posted throughout the week on the event’s Facebook page.
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