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Bryce Gentry, owner and creator of the Possum Kingdom Lake Reporter, has graciously allowed me to share stories and quirky trivia about Possum Kingdom Lake. My collections of personal observations and research led me to publish Possum Kingdom Journals – Volume I & II and the Guide to the Hiking and Biking Trails of the Carbonate Cross Timbers of Texas. The column will contain snippets of those stories based on fact, fiction, legends, and plain ol’ lies found in these books as well as other stories relating to the lake area.
Possum Kingdom Journal Vol I
Possum Kingdom Journal Vol II
Guide to the Hiking and Biking Trails
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Already at the lake? You can purchase his books at the Possum Kingdom Lake Chamber of Commerce or The Trading Post.
The Latest From Kevin
Bits of PK History Pieced Together on Commemorative T-shirt Quilt
The PK Chamber of Commerce has continued the tradition of
Mike McNallen Obituary
Long-time West PK resident Mike McNallen passed away on August
Beachcombing for Treasures While the Lake is Low
Summer is over and the lake level is low due
Local Businesses Working Through Peak Season
In spite of overpriced gas and increased inflation, people are
View of Angels
The Possum Kingdom Hike & Bike Trail consists of about
The Big Bang or Fireworks Over PK
The first time I saw fireworks exploding overPossum Kingdom Lake
PK’s Welcome Mountain
Miles before reaching the lake from the east, a high point on the horizon
comes into view. The natural feature is known as McAdams Peak serving as a landmark letting you know that you have almost made it to Possum Kingdom Lake. Even at nigh-time, the peak guides the way to PK with its large illuminated cross that can be seen from quite a distance. Seeing the cross during the day or night beckons you a friendly welcome to PK Lake.
Remembering PK Splash Day
In the early 90’s the PK Chamber sponsored an annual Splash Day on the second Saturday in June at one of the public use areas. This traditional rite of summer is still used today to promote the opening of community swimming pools and water parks around the country. The most popular site was North D&D. After the slow winter season local merchants were eager to get folks back to the lake.
Beat The Heat PK Style
According to the weather gurus, summer in Texas will be
Kevin's PK Trivia
What’s In A Name? Every community has names for places where they live. Over the years placenames can change or the original name did not come from where most people think. See if you know where these names at PK came from Fox Hollow, Bass Hollow, and Scenic Cove.
