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Hand-built in 1933 by stonemason Hough LeStourgeon from stones gathered in the region and decorated with geological artifacts found nearby, this popular museum, created by J. Marvin Hunter, founder of the Frontier Times magazine, teems with oddities and relics—take, for instance, the two-headed goat or the mummified cow fetus. The collection here is truly eclectic.
With more than 5,300 acres of rolling hills, spring-fed creeks, and thick patches of live oaks, this natural park is a slice of backcountry paradise. Adventurers seeking an avenue for primitive camping, mountain biking, backpacking, limited fishing, and even horseback riding will find happiness here. Make sure to bring plenty of water, and you'll need to pack out what you bring in. Reservations are strongly encouraged.
