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State Park of Texas: Fair Park, Dallas: A Visit At The Texas Discovery Gardens 2012 (1)

Every time, we visit the State Fair of Texas we can’t miss out on the Texas Discovery Gardens in Fair Park. The girls love to see the flowers outdoors and the Butterfly House. This year, they had a special treat for Katelynn at their expo: Snakes, spiders, and bugs. Katelynn loves all these creepy crawlies. There were some venomous snakes and hairy-legged spiders. Not to forget to mention the cockroaches. Thank goodness, they have been locked in their terrariums. I like them much better when there is a protective glass between those critters and me.

… to be continued …

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State Fair of Texas, Fair Park, Dallas: A Stroll Through Fair Park ~ 2012 🎡

We walked on the fairgrounds to look at some sculptures and go to the Texas Discovery Gardens. Big Tex celebrated his 60th Anniversary at the State Fair of Texas. Unfortunately, 13 days later he burned down to his frame. He had an electrical short in his wiring, which moved his jaw. It was a sad day in Dallas’ History. The following year, he was rebuilt.

… to be continued …

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Chinese Lantern Festival, Dallas 2012

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At the pond in Dallas Fair Park 2012

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… to be continued … in November 2023

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Chinese Lantern Festival, Dallas 2012 (3)

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The Porcelain Dragon stretched 110 feet made from 15,000 bowls, spoons, and cups … all tied together by hand

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… to be continued …

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Chinese Lantern Festival, Dallas 2012 (2)

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🐼 Pandas & Peaches 🍑

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… to be continued …

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Chinese Lantern Festival, Dallas 2012 (1)

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In November 2012, Kevin, Katelynn, Sara, and I went to the Chinese Lantern Festival in Fair Park, Dallas. We arrived early. So, we still had time to walk around Fair Park. When the State Fair of Texas is over, that place looks very empty. But the Texas Star® Ferris Wheel is there year-round. Katelynn posed for some photos. When we came back to the Festival entrance area it was almost time to go in. …

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… to be continued …