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Texas State Parks Photo Contest 2nd round honorable mention, submitted by Katie Krantz at Sea Rim State Park
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wrapped up the summer portion of the Texas State Parks Centennial Photo Contest, choosing a winner from more than 740 entries. The winning photo for the “Keepin’ it Cool at Texas State Parks” summer theme was taken by Heather Averill and features an otherworldly underwater view of Balmorhea State Park’s spring-fed pool. Honorable mention was awarded to a photo of Sea Rim State Park in Jefferson County submitted by Katie Krantz.
The final quarterly theme is “Fall in Love With Your Park.” To participate, upload your entry at bit.ly/TSPPhotoContestFall or enter on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using the hashtags #TexasStateParks and #TexasParks100 by midnight Nov. 27. Entries must be photographed at a Texas State Park or state natural area.
Each quarterly winner receives a Texas State Parks Pass valued at $70 and a $100 H-E-B gift card donated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (TPWF).
Voting for the grand prize photo begins in December. The winner will receive a Texas State Parks Pass, a $500 H-E-B gift card donated by TPWF and a VIP-curated experience at a Texas State Park. For more information on the Centennial Celebration (including upcoming community events), the history of Texas State Parks and how to make a day visit or overnight reservation, visit the Texas State Parks 100 Years website at TexasStateParks.org/100years.