News Archive
History of pk fireworks at hell’s gate
The first time I saw fireworks exploding over Possum Kingdom Lake was July 4, 1960 while a Boy Scout at Camp Constantin located on Johnson
Full House at PKLA Annual Meeting
The PK Chamber center was packed with Possum Kingdom Lake Association (PKLA) members, visitors and guest speakers at the 2023 annual meeting. PKLA board member
Possum’s Revenge Trail Run
Blaze Trails Possum’s Revenge challenge on the PK Hike & Bike rail was held on Saturday, May, 2023 hosting six different events: 69mi., 52mi., 56mi.,
There is another Possum Kingdom
Whenever I travel people ask me “Where are you from?” My reply is “Possum Kingdom.” After many snickers and smiles I offer up the story
Road Trip- PK to Reba’s place
My wife Kay and I had some time to plan a trip to visit some family members in Northeast Oklahoma. We decided to take Highway
Get Ready for PK Spring Break
Everybody is ready to get away and have some fun. Most schools and universities in Texas have set this year’s spring break on the second
First PK Mardi Gras Was Escape from Cabin Fever
Kevin D. VanDuser PK Chamber members Brenda Martin and Janet McCracken at the monthly meeting reported on the annual chamber banquet to be held at
Historical Collection of Possum Kingdom on Display at PKRE Welcome Center
Kevin VanDuser has been collecting documents, photos, and stories about PK since he was an 11 a year old Boy Scout at Camp Constantin. He
BRA Board Considers Relinquishing Law Enforcement Duties to County
Kevin D. VanDuser The board of Directors of the Brazos River Authority was presented an option at the January 30 meeting for an interlocal agreement
Annual Mardi Gras Pk Style Set for March 4, 2023
Kevin D. VanDuser The annual Mardi Gras celebration at the lake will be held on Saturday, March 4, starting with a parade down Park Road
Smoky Skies Over PK State Park Between Jan-March
Kevin D. VanDuser If all conditions are right a planned prescribed burn will be conducted between January-March 2023 at Possum Kingdom State Park. People in
Cedar Fever- Neither Cedar or Fever
Ah Choo! The hills and valleys at Possum Kingdom are alive with cedar pollen. The hazy air is full of concentrated pollen from Ashe Juniper
New Year Intentions, Not Resolutions for Folks at PK Lake
Let’s face it. New Year’s resolutions last about as long as a hot pizza out of the oven. It is, however, a good thing to think about and make a list where some items can turn from an intention to a resolution. Listed below are few of my good intentions that relate to living at the lake:
2023 First Day Hikes at Possum Kingdom
Caty Campbell with Possum Kingdom State Park reported that 11 people joined the tradition of taking a hike in the park on the first day of the new year. Eleven people mainly from the Metroplex, one from Big Spring, and Cathy’s daughter Raven hiked the Lakeview and Longhorn Trails for a total of 2.2 miles.
The Night Before Christmas at Possum Kingdom Lake, That Is
The Night Before Christmas also known as Twas the Night Before Christmas and A Visit From Saint Nicholas was written by Clement Clarke Moore supposedly on Christmas Eve of 1822. He
A Mistletoe Primer
Now that the holiday season is near, mistletoe is still used as a decoration. The tradition of receiving a kiss under a sprig of mistletoe
Hemmingway’s x Pie House Now Open serving lunch and dinner.
Hemmingway’s opened a new pizza joint located right next door called the Pie House. Serving lunch and dinner everyday of the week except Tuesdays. They’ve
Bonitaville is now serving breakfast! Try out the new breakfast menu for free til Friday 10/7/22
Bonitaville is filling your need for breakfast at the lake every day of the week from 7am-10:30am. Try it out for free this week only
Video: Lazy Fire 100% Contained at 1800 Acres
The Lazy fire seems to be under control after crews fought the fire over the weekend. Smoldering can still be seen in the middle of
Workshop to Protect Water Quality at PK Lake On Tap for October
A free workshop called the Texas Water Steward program will be held at the PK Chamber Center at 362 N FM 2353 on October 5
