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Woodward Agate Ranch

Source of famed Texas agates (red plume, pompom and a rainbow of other types), colorful jasper, labradorite feldspar, calcite, precious opal and other minerals. Hunt and collect on more than 3,000 acres; guide service available (fee). Rough agate 50 cents per pound; grading help by ranch experts. Lapidary shop. Open year-round. 18 miles south of Alpine on Texas 118. 432/364-2271. www.woodwardranch.com.

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Alpine, Texas
79830-9717
432/364-2271

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Open year-round

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640 acres on the east shoreline of Lake Livingston in pine and hardwood forest. Facilities include campsites with hookups, screened shelters, trailer sites and shelter, boat ramps, bait-house store, gas, floating docks, rest rooms, showers and dump station. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, water skiing, hiking and nature trails. Admission and camping fees. About seven miles southwest of Livingston; U.S. 59 via F.M. 1988 southwest; F.M. 3126 north to Park Rd. 65. 936/365-2201 , 800/792-1112. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/lake_livingston.

City: Livingston
Region: Piney Woods

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