Possum Kingdom State Park | Texas State Parks

[@wellness-strides]

Awesome learning about these parks! Thanks for sharing! Sometimes getting off the beaten path can be magical!

[@MrSTravelQuest]

Went off path for a few mins, not bad since I found some nice views of the lake on that side. I love learning new things as we travel to each park. Thanks for watching Candie.

[@lgonzalesp]

Thank you for your video. We really enjoyed PK. The hike was tough in the summer. We must have taken the Longhorn trail by mistake because the total hike was long and difficult. We did get to the very top of overlook and that was beautiful. Jumping in the nice cool water after our hike was so refreshing. This swimming beach had shaded areas and tables. We would definitely return.

[@MrSTravelQuest]

We loved this park and can’t wait to go back. It’s definitely a place to cool off in the summer. If you love boating then this is the place to do it.

[@Packsalot]

Great park and hike. Some trails are easy to get on a wrong turn. The best part about that is you get to see terain that others usually don't. Take care and have a great day.

[@MrSTravelQuest]

Great park and learned they had some hiking/biking trails outside the park. Did take a wrong turn, but it happens. I did get some great views going to wrong way :-). Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful day!

[@thathomemademom]

Thanks! Heading out in a few weeks. Appreciate the tour!

[@MrSTravelQuest]

Absolutely, it’s a wonderful park 😊

[@thathomemademom]

@@MrSTravelQuest anything specific you can recall for a just turned 3 year old?

[@MrSTravelQuest]

@@thathomemademom The lake view trail was nice and by the water. Be careful on the Longhorn trail, it’s a steep decent down or up. If you want an easier hike, chaparral ridge trail is nice. The water is nice and great for fishing and kayaking.

[@thathomemademom]

@@MrSTravelQuest thanks!

[@Armada762]

It's funny how a lot of people go missing in this park it's so funny it prompted a song to be made about it

[@TexasFamilyCamping]

We may have to hit this park up in the summer for some swimming. Shhh, don't tell Tania about the snakes. This place looks really nice, our girls would love the trail for climbing on some rocks. Great share.

[@MrSTravelQuest]

This looks like a great park for swimming. I was reading online about hidden water spots for the park. I know your girls would love climbing the rocks, you could even go to Mineral Wells. That parks is near this one. Thanks for stopping by David!

[@jmontoya1677]

I’ve been wanting to go there for a longtime thanks for another perspective of pk

[@MrSTravelQuest]

It's a beautiful park. Worth checking out, thanks for stopping by :-)

[@turisteandoentexas]

Wow those views! It reminds me of canyon lake.

[@MrSTravelQuest]

The views are amazing and it does remind me of Canyon Lake. The hikes are small, but perfect for families. I wonder how this park is over the summer.

[@izzyallen7712]

I wanted to see the blue water like at canyon lake's dam. Or kind of like Treasure Island.

[@MrSTravelQuest]

@@izzyallen7712 The water beautiful, some of clearest lake waters I seen in the state.

[@izzyallen7712]

@@MrSTravelQuest That's what I liked the most about canyon lake. The view from the top is so beautiful!

[@MrSTravelQuest]

@@izzyallen7712 Can’t beat the views, what’s amazing is the park pretty empty. I’m sure in the summer months it might be different. The Lake amazing and looking forward in going back soon.

[@lukemorrison2818]

Enjoyed your video!

[@MrSTravelQuest]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TerryX2Explore]

Very nice - the lake is gorgeous! Love the campsite you recommended. Don't love snakes, but what you gonna do! 😳 The trails are awesome! Beautiful tour! 👍😀

[@MrSTravelQuest]

Thank you Terry! It was a great day for a hike. The trails are short and sweet. Thanks for watching friend 😊

[@TerryX2Explore]

@@MrSTravelQuest You are so very welcome!

[@SuperFamilySince2015]

Awesome job on the video.

[@MrSTravelQuest]

Thank you 😊

[@TheTravelingTexan]

Beautiful lake!

[@MrSTravelQuest]

It’s wonderful! The water clear too and has a blue tint. Worth checking out if your in the area.

[@treplayz2391]

Wow I didn’t know the lake I’ve been to like 1000 times it’s considered a five star location and one of the best lakes in Texas

[@MrSTravelQuest]

One of the clearest lakes I’ve seen in Texas. Definitely a top 10 lake in the State.

[@ConsidertheWonders]

Great review of one of the best in North Texas! Didn't know the guy that owned the store was "semi-retiring"...my semi-retirement plan was to run a store like this on a lake 😂! For sure...watch out for those snakes in the summer!! Those overlooks are some of the best in the park. Well done friend.👍

[@MrSTravelQuest]

The Lake amazing and can't wait to see how it is over the summer. Jeff came up to me and asked what I was filming. He wanted to make sure I didn't put the ramps in the video 👌. I asked him what was going on and he said he was semi-retiring. He also runs the Lake Mineral Well store, which he still plans to run. 90% of the park was burned down in 2011 and has me wondering if they had more trails? We took a wrong turn and it looked like another trail, but had plenty of debris blocking the path. Thanks for stopping by and watching! Loving those Utah videos your doing.

[@harperdm]

These trails look doable for my family! How long does it usually take you guys to explore the parks?

[@MrSTravelQuest]

You could knock out these trails. It’s under 3 miles of trails. I learned they had some other trails outside the park that’s free to the public. We usually plan out the park and see how many trails it has. If it’s a big park we might spend a few days. If it’s a small park we usually just do a day pass.

[@harperdm]

3 miles is totally doable!! I’ll add it to my list of places to visit. Planning is something I need to work on @@MrSTravelQuest!! We usually pick a place and just go!!🤦🏾‍♀️

[@MrSTravelQuest]

@@harperdm The get up a go trips are always great! I know during the summer I try to plan out the parks. You guys can knock out this park easy! I know this park is popular in the summer months. Great park for swimming and camping by the water.

[@harperdm]

Thanks for all the helpful information@@MrSTravelQuest!!

[@MrSTravelQuest]

@@harperdm Anytime! If you have any questions about the parks I'm happy to help out. Happy Hiking!

[@ATravelingAddictSolo]

First to leave a comment.. ok now I'll watch your video! Lol

[@MrSTravelQuest]

Hey Friend! Yes, let me know what you think when the video come out tomorrow. I’m excited about this one ☝️

[@ATravelingAddictSolo]

oh dang.. I ahve to wait 12 hours!

[@MrSTravelQuest]

@@ATravelingAddictSolo 😆 it’s all about the build up 😃

[@RoadtrippinwithTakacs]

Do you feel like Texas State Parks are correctly labeling their trail difficulty levels? Was the Lakeview Trail really moderate? Was the Longhorn Trail really challenging, or was it moderate for everywhere else in the US and challenging for just that part of Texas? I always wonder how they classify trails. Oh, and nicely done. 😁👍😀

[@MrSTravelQuest]

Great question and I wondered the same thing. I would guess it would be based on terrain and elevation. The Lakeview trail was moderate and would be easy if it wasn't rocky in some parts. The Longhorn trail is definitely challenging just because of the light climbing. We were coming down and that's way easier than climbing up. I wish I knew or understood how they classify the trails too. I do wish the park marked the trails a little better, other than that it's a great park. Thanks for swinging by Takacs!

[@RoadtrippinwithTakacs]

@@MrSTravelQuest Of course, bud! 😀👍

[@TheTexasTrailhead]

It’s my understanding the ratings are predominantly for mountain biking.

[@RoadtrippinwithTakacs]

@@TheTexasTrailhead Interesting! 👍

[@MrSTravelQuest]

@@TheTexasTrailhead This is how California sets the difficulty for hiking. I’m assuming Texas does the same thing. All trails has a rating system even if it’s not a biking trail. I’m going to email them just out of curiosity. Easy - 1-2 miles with easy terrain and little elevation gain. Moderate - 2-4 miles with moderate terrain and some elevation change. Challenging - 4 or more miles OR varying terrain.

[@NeverStopAdventuring]

Are there any possums there based on the name? I like how you pointed out the campsite you thought was the best. We're always on the lookout for those. You also mentioned tall grass and snakes. Are ticks much of a problem in Texas?

[@MrSTravelQuest]

The most accepted story is that a man named Sablosky went into the fur hide business and his best suppliers dealing Possum pelts. He would greet these men by saying "Here are the boys from Possum Kingdom". They have different stories on the name, but this is the most accepted one. We do have ticks out here, but I haven't had any issues dealing with them. I thought I point out some of the things I would look for when camping and hiking. I appreciate you taking the time commenting and watching.

[@NeverStopAdventuring]

@@MrSTravelQuest thanks! That's an interesting history! I appreciate all the info!

[@railroadhistoryarchives]

So help me Jesus. Do you wanna... nope never mind. Lol

[@MrSTravelQuest]

Thought about this song as we hiked the trails. Great park!

[@donvelvet9556]

Yo my man has the right idea

[@TexasFamilyCamping]

The premiere is at 6am?

[@MrSTravelQuest]

Yes sir! The analytics says it’s the best time to premiere the video 🤷‍♂️.

[@TexasFamilyCamping]

@@MrSTravelQuest yeah, but a premiere is where you are watching with everyone chatting about the video. I think the analytics are broken, LOL.

[@MrSTravelQuest]

Lol I agree! I see what your saying. I always thought it was just 👋 I have a new video coming out. The notification doesn’t always work 🤦‍♂️.

[@syreetagray7106]

What would you say is the best park for the summer time? 🤔

[@MrSTravelQuest]

Garner State Park for the summer. It has hiking, frio river and other things to do inside the park. You can’t beat anything with a river or lake 😊

[@bethking1446]

My Grandfather worked to help build the park.

[@MrSTravelQuest]

That’s awesome! Was he apart of the CCC?

[@bethking1446]

@@MrSTravelQuest he worked for them. I never knew about it till a couple of years ago when my Dad told me.

[@MrSTravelQuest]

@@bethking1446 That’s pretty awesome! I’m sure he has some amazing stories. I love visiting the CCC parks here in Texas.

[@bethking1446]

He passed away many years ago and I can only go by what my Dad says now. Wish I would have known about it sooner.

[@MrSTravelQuest]

I’m sorry to hear that. I know you take pride in knowing your grandfather is part of American History with building the CCC parks.

[@IntrepidGlobalCitizen]

Nice lake! I wish I would've visited this place when I lived in Texas back in 2003. Greetings from South Korea and check out my channel for some adventure stories when you have some time to kill. Stay well!

[@MrSTravelQuest]

It’s a beautiful lake and worth visiting if your in Texas. South Korea looks beautiful and amazing. It’s on my bucket list of countries to visit.