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By Arnie Leshin
Coyote Creek State Park is celebrating their 50th Anniversary with a Fall Fiesta on Saturday, September 28th from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm on National Public Lands Day. The Fall Fiesta activities will include:
- Educational Programs and a Trail Hike
- Sierra Bonita Volunteer Fire Department – Fire Safety Awareness Presentation
- US Fish and Wildlife Service – Gila Trout Stock Tank
- NM Game and Fish – Poach Coach
- Live Music with a DJ
- Food and Drinks
- Giveaways and Door Prizes
- Casting and Frisbee Contests with Prizes
The public is invited to celebrate with Coyote Creek State Park staff and review the future park improvements that are planned for the park. Entrance fees will be waived for this event.
Coyote Creek State Park, about an hour southeast of Taos, is nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains along a meandering stream. Enclosed by a forest of spruce and pine, the small valley displays abundant wildflowers and beautiful fall foliage. The park is ideal for fly fishing, camping, hiking and birding. For more information, please contact the park at 575-387-2328.
