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Contributing Author: Mattison Allen Possum Kingdom Lake, and neighboring counties, are enshrouded in history. Luckily, there are plenty of museums in the Possum Kingdom area to enrich and educate yourself about local and national history. National Vietnam War Museum The…

The Fourth of July is a day of celebration across the United States, and Possum Kingdom Lake in Texas is no exception. This scenic lake area offers a variety of events and activities to enjoy on America’s birthday. Hell’s Gate…

Contributing Author: Jayde Williamson Possum Kingdom Lake boasts many outstanding restaurants:  Nestled in the heart of the Lone Star State, Possum Kingdom Lake offers stunning natural beauty and a laid-back Texan feel. But when it comes to dining, visitors may…

Monitored and administrated by Texas Parks & Wildlife, Palo Pinto Mountains will be Texas’ 90th state park — the first in 25 years. A little over an hour from Possum Kingdom Lake, the park is the perfect escape from urban…

From a lake rich with fish to a sky stocked with stars, Possum Kingdom is a hidden gem that highlights the Texas landscape. Several campgrounds around the lake offer visitors and residents a chance to encounter the beauty of the…

The Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells, Texas, is undergoing a restoration. Since opening its doors in 1929, The Baker Hotel, southeast of Possum Kingdom Lake, has been the “ grand old lady”  of Mineral Wells, TX — and she’s about…

Just east of Possum Kingdom Lake sits the city of Mineral Wells, but its winter holiday events have earned it the title of “Merry Wells.” The idyllic small town, which has stood for almost 150 years, rings in yuletide greetings…