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<strong>Santa</strong> <strong>Fe</strong> <strong>Trails</strong><br />
<strong>Fall</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />
Annual Meeting Information<br />
<strong>2022</strong> <strong>Santa</strong> <strong>Fe</strong> <strong>Trails</strong> HOA<br />
Annual Meeting & Board Election<br />
Thursday, November 3rd<br />
Sign in: 6:30pm<br />
Meeting: 7:00pm<br />
Saginaw High School<br />
Saginaw High School<br />
800 N. Blue Mound Road<br />
Saginaw, TX 76131<br />
Visitors will need to enter the building<br />
through the doors indicated with the red<br />
arrow. The room (B115) is inside the<br />
door to the right.
<strong>Santa</strong> <strong>Fe</strong> <strong>Trails</strong><br />
<strong>2022</strong> <strong>Fall</strong> Events<br />
October 30th - <strong>Fall</strong> <strong>Fe</strong>stival<br />
5 Tips for Picking the<br />
Perfect Pumpkin<br />
Whether you’re visiting the pumpkin patch or perusing the produce section,<br />
it’s always fun to find that “perfect” pumpkin. Here are 5 easy tips for<br />
selecting a winner!<br />
1. Look for a pumpkin that has a deep-orange color.<br />
2. Knock on the pumpkin to check that it is hollow (and therefore ripe).<br />
3. Make sure the bottom of the pumpkin isn’t soft and mushy! Also, the<br />
bottom should be flat so that it doesn’t roll.<br />
4. Check that the stem is firm and secure—but never pick a pumpkin up<br />
from the stem! It may break off, which leads to faster decay.<br />
5. Avoid bruised pumpkins and look for a relatively smooth surface if you’re<br />
carving. It will be much easier!<br />
https://www.almanac.com/5-tips-picking-perfect-pumpkin
Best Places for<br />
<strong>Fall</strong> Camping in Texas<br />
<strong>Fall</strong> makes for prime camping time in Texas. It’s no longer miserably hot, leaves are changing, and it’s the perfect season<br />
to gather around a campfire and enjoy the crisp autumn air. Pack the flannel and a few extra blankets and hit the road to<br />
explore some of the best places for fall camping in Texas.<br />
Davis Mountains State Park<br />
Located in the mountains of West Texas, Davis Mountains<br />
State Park offers gorgeous views and a perfect spot for<br />
stargazing. Spend the day bird watching, hiking on the 4.5-<br />
mile Skyline Drive Trail or horseback riding. Spend the<br />
night finding constellations in a star-lit sky unobstructed by<br />
city lights.<br />
Pedernales <strong>Fall</strong>s State Park<br />
Pedernales <strong>Fall</strong>s State Park is in the heart of the Texas Hill<br />
Country, just 30 miles outside of Austin. It’s the perfect<br />
place to take in the fall foliage while hiking the half-mile<br />
Twin <strong>Fall</strong>s Nature Trail or the more challenging six-mile<br />
Wolf Mountain Trail. Campsites range from sites with<br />
water and electricity to primitive spots.<br />
Buescher State Park<br />
Buescher State Park is located in the small Texas town of<br />
Smithville, a 50-minute drive from Austin and a two-hour<br />
drive from Houston. The 12-mile paved road between<br />
Buescher and nearby Bastrop State Park is the ideal ride<br />
for experienced cyclists. Buescher also provides canoe and<br />
tandem-kayak rentals. Hiking trails are closed while the<br />
park recovers from the 2015 Hidden Pines fire, but there’s<br />
still plenty to see and do in the beautiful and quaint state<br />
park.<br />
https://www.wideopencountry.com/best-fall-camping-in-texas/<br />
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area<br />
Enchanted Rock is one of Texas’ great natural wonders. It’s<br />
also a beloved camping destination. The State Natural Area<br />
offers rock climbing, bird watching and hiking on 11 miles<br />
of hiking trails. Enchanted Rock State Natural Area has<br />
walk-in campsites, primitive backpack campsites and group<br />
primitive campsites. The park tends to fill up on Saturdays<br />
and Sundays in autumn, so a weekday trip is probably your<br />
best best.<br />
Colorado Bend State Park<br />
Two hours northwest of Austin, Colorado Bend State Park<br />
offers drive-up campsites, walk-in tent sites and primitive<br />
hike-in sites. Hike to the 70-foot spring fed Gorman <strong>Fall</strong>s<br />
or explore on-site caves with an experienced guide. The<br />
cool weather makes for the perfect time to take in the<br />
Texas gem.<br />
Lost Maples State Natural Area<br />
The Lost Maples State Natural Area in Vanderpool is hands<br />
down the favorite fall destination for Texans. Lone Star<br />
State residents have been flocking to the park for years to<br />
see the fall foliage. In addition to the gorgeous scenery, the<br />
park offers plenty of opportunities for bird watching and<br />
hiking on over 10 miles of trails. According to the park’s<br />
official Facebook page, the leaves usually start turning in<br />
late October. The park tends to fill up fast on weekends in<br />
the fall, so make plans to get there early.
Amberly Harper | 817-904-4659 | amberly.harper@flocksafety.com
<strong>Fall</strong> Home Maintenance Checklist<br />
Gutters and Downspouts<br />
• Clean gutters and downspouts frequently throughout fall to prevent<br />
build up of leaves and other debris.<br />
• Be sure water is not coming down behind gutters and that all<br />
support brackets are securely in place.<br />
• Ensure that water drains properly and doesn’t pool.<br />
Windows and Doors<br />
• Change summer screens to cool weather storm windows and doors.<br />
• Inspect and repair any loose or damaged window or door frames.<br />
• Install weather stripping or caulking around windows and doors to<br />
prevent drafts and to lower heating bills.<br />
Heating Systems<br />
• Replace the filter in your furnace.<br />
• Consider having a heating professional check your heating system to<br />
ensure optimal performance and discover minor problems before they<br />
turn into costly major repairs.<br />
• Clean your ducts to better your heating system’s efficiency as well as to<br />
reduce household dust and to provide relief to those with respiratory<br />
problems.<br />
https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/fall-home-maintenance-checklist/<br />
Game Day Dip<br />
INGREDIENTS<br />
2 Packages Cream Cheese<br />
1 lb. Spicy Sausage (browned and drained)<br />
3 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese<br />
1 Cup Frozen Corn<br />
2 Cans Rotel<br />
DIRECTIONS<br />
1. Combine the cream cheese, spicy sausage, shredded cheese, frozen corn, and rotel in a slow cooker.<br />
2. Turn the heat on low and cook for 1-2 hours.<br />
3. Serve with a bag of tortilla chips. Yum!
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www.fsresidential.com/resale.html<br />
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