![]() Daily, troops of German and Italian World War II prisoners of war traveled that road to an area where they cleared land to build the dam. Imagine a day in the early 1940s: A rumbling military convoy rolls down a dusty country road. Once replete with trading posts, outlaws, and cattle drives, the area became home to a dam that is 12th largest in volume in the United States. ![]() Nestled between the shores of Oklahoma and Texas, the area is rich in history. Known for its full-service marinas, wide sandy beaches, and islands, Lake Texoma is the premier destination to enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, camping, wildlife-viewing and hiking. Penny for your thoughts? If you have suggestions on improvements to the newsletter or upcoming events you think people want to know about, send them my way - Claire Patton, KSAT Digital JournalistĬopyright 2021 by KSAT - All rights reserved.A marina at lake texoma, one of the best texas lakes out there! | courtesy of the lake texoma association Lake TexomaĪbout an hour’s drive from the Metroplex, Lake Texoma is a vast playground among the Texas lakes we’ve explored, offering a variety of activities to suit everyone’s interests. 8 and some of this year’s attendees include Owen Wilson, Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, Ray Fisher, Charlie Cox, Krysten Ritter, Mike Colter, Robin Lord Taylor, David Mazouz and Freddie Prinze Jr.Įnter for a shot at tickets to Celebrity Fan Fest at Six Flags Fiesta Texas HERE. KSAT Insiders also gain a voice in our coverage - like helping our meteorologists cover severe storms by submitting photos we use on-air and online, or potentially breaking open the next Defenders investigation with a news tip.īack to meeting celebrities though - Celebrity Fan Fest takes place July 30 through Aug. If you’re unfamiliar with what a KSAT Insider is - it’s a FREE membership that gives you exclusive access to behind-the-scenes content, events, deals and personal messages from anchors and reporters. Please note, some of the waterfalls on the map are on private property so you won’t be able to view them unless you’ve been given permission by the landowner.Īs a way to say thank you to our favorite viewers, KSAT 12 has partnered with Celebrity Fan Fest for a contest to give out 80 tickets and 20 celebrity photo op passes to KSAT Insiders. *Click here if you’re having trouble viewing the embedded map* Submit your email below to receive KSAT’s free Things To Do newsletter. ![]() There’s actually a movie quote reference in the bottom of this newsletter so be on the lookout for that. Any movie quoters out there? You’re in good company, I do it all the time. I’ll likely be throwing random references out there in every newsletter I write because I do that in real life. □ (TLC reference in case you didn’t quite catch that.) I’m going to cover lakes, rivers, swimming holes, pools and splash pads in our area and I also planned a little waterfall road trip for you if you’re feeling adventurous - because I know you’re going to have it your way or nothing at all. This mid-month edition of the KSAT Things To Do newsletter is going to focus on water-related activities because, despite the recent rainy weather, it’s still hot as an armadillo’s undercarriage in Texas. Welcome back! (Unless you’re a first-time subscriber, in which case, I’m so happy you’re here.) Editor’s Note: This free newsletter was sent to subscribers first. ![]()
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