[Tranquil Kayaking at Tyler State Park]

One of 144 items in the series: Tyler State Park available on this site.

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The serene beauty of Tyler State Park comes alive in this photograph capturing the peaceful escapade of Patty Lookabaugh and Wendell Smith. The duo is seen launching their kayaks from a picturesque grass-lined shore in the screen shelter area. The 64-acre lake glistens under the warm sunlight, creating a perfect setting for a leisurely kayak adventure. Nature enthusiasts like Patty and Wendell can revel in the park's array of activities, including kayaking, picnicking, hiking, and birdwatching, amidst the scenic splendor of this Texas state park.

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1 photograph : digital, col.

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Mallory, Randy November 2002.

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  • Main Title: [Tranquil Kayaking at Tyler State Park]
  • Series Title: Tyler State Park

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The serene beauty of Tyler State Park comes alive in this photograph capturing the peaceful escapade of Patty Lookabaugh and Wendell Smith. The duo is seen launching their kayaks from a picturesque grass-lined shore in the screen shelter area. The 64-acre lake glistens under the warm sunlight, creating a perfect setting for a leisurely kayak adventure. Nature enthusiasts like Patty and Wendell can revel in the park's array of activities, including kayaking, picnicking, hiking, and birdwatching, amidst the scenic splendor of this Texas state park.

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1 photograph : digital, col.

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  • Preferred Citation: Randy Mallory Papers (AR0954), University of North Texas Special Collections

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The collection consists of selections from the Randy Mallory Papers, containing photographs, notes, research, and completed work with the Texas Highways magazine.

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  • November 2002

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  • Aug. 12, 2022, 4:33 p.m.

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  • Aug. 2, 2023, 3:34 p.m.

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Mallory, Randy. [Tranquil Kayaking at Tyler State Park], photograph, November 2002; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1980320/: accessed June 1, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.

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