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2020 Christmas in the Parks
Christmas is a great time to get out and visit a
Texas state park or historic site. Whether it’s a festive event with
family, a nature walk on a crisp evening, or re-living Christmases
past in a historic home there’s something for just about everyone
this time of year. Before attending any event, please check with the
park to confirm applicable fees, availability, and to ensure the event
is still taking place. Events marked with a are taking place at a
site managed by the Texas Historical Commission.
Visit www.TexasStateParks.org/holidays for the most up-to-date
information on State Park holiday events and promotions.
To find information about state parks, visit TexasStateParks.org or
call (800) 792-1112 and press option 3. Visit www.storiedsites.com
to learn more about THC Historic Sites and events.
GOLIAD SP
2020
EVENTS
Lake Arrowhead
Eisenhower
Cooper Atlanta
Lake
Fort Richardson Lake Bob Sandlin
Daingerfield
Cedar Hill Lake
Tawakoni Starr
Abilene Tyler Martin
Big Spring
Creek
Hueco Tanks Lake
Lake
San Angelo Whitney Mission Dolores
Colorado Martin Dies, Jr.
Fort McKavett Enchanted Bend
Rock
South Llano River Bastrop Lake Somerville
LBJ & Buescher
Guadalupe River Monument
Hill & Kreische
Brewery Brazos Bend
Varner Hogg Galveston
Island
Goliad
Lake Corpus Christi
Falcon
Bentsen-RGV
Estero Llano
Grande
Wishing you a Safe and Healthy Holiday
The health of our visitors is of the utmost importance.
Our holiday events have been re-imagined to ensure everyone can follow
recommended social distancing guidelines. Please follow any posted
rules, including wearing a mask when inside buildings or when gathered
with others. Local and statewide limitations and restrictions apply, they
can change rapidly and may force an event to cancel or be modified.
Please call the park directly or check social media
for updates before departing for your visit.
Atlanta State Park Bastrop and Buescher
State Parks
Christmas in the Park
Happy Harvest and Turkey
Dec. 18-19 Sunset – 9 p.m.
Trail Scavenger Hunts
Decorate your campsite and join
in bringing Christmas cheer. Nov. 1-30
ABILENE SP
Visitors can enjoy a free drive Enjoy two unique scavenger
through the decorated park and hunts. You can either discover
Abilene State Park
will get the chance to see Santa, edible and helpful plants of the
Fa La La in the Forest Mrs. Claus, the Grinch and Lost Pines ecosystem on the
Smokey Bear. Camping fees “Happy Harvest Hunt” or learn
Dec. 12 6–9 p.m. waived for those who participate how to identify the tracks and
Campers are encouraged to by decorating their campsite! signs of turkeys and other
adorn their campsites, screen (903) 796-6476 wildlife on the “Turkey Trails”
shelters, or yurts with lights ATLANTA SP hunt (or do both!). Grab a
and decorations. The public is laminated scavenger hunt sheet
invited to take a drive-through and marker from the kiosk at the
tour of the park to see the Piney Hill restroom (Bastrop) or
decorated campsites. A $5 headquarters (Buescher) then
cash donation to the Friends head out to the trails.
of Abilene State Park is
appreciated. (325) 572-3204
Virtual Crafty Times in the Trail with Roosevelt’s Cutoff, a Bentsen-Rio Grande
Pines – Turkey Time 6-mile loop; Buesher: Scenic Valley State Park
Overlook Trail to the Lost Pines
Nov. 25 1 p.m. Loop, a 6-mile loop. Or do a Noche Buena Bentsen
Join Ranger Madalyn on the shorter challenge that involves Dec. 12 6–9 p.m.
Bastrop and Buescher State Park hiking more than one trail at the
Facebook page for a fun virtual park! Take a beginning and end Spend a festive December cel-
event where you’ll learn how to picture of your Gobble Till You ebrating the holidays outdoors
make a simple and fun turkey for Wobble Hike challenge then with family and friends. Listen to
your table! All you need is a post and tag us! Native American star myths
blank sheet of printing paper, around a campfire. Learn how we
Reindeer Romp and circumnavigate the earth using
crayons or colored pencils, and
Holly Jolly Scavenger Hunts the stars. Join a ranger for a
some time to take a short walk
and Hike nature hike in search of night
outside to gather some leaves!
Follow along with this virtual Dec. 1-31 critters. Discover the amazing
craft and when you are done insects attracted to our bright
Choose from two different lights station, then stop by
creating your turkey, post a
scavenger hunts this December. Santa’s “Toy Shop To-Go” for
picture and tag us!
Discover how wildlife makes it kids' crafts to assemble at home.
Turkey Trot Sunrise/Sunset through the cold months on the Program is free with paid park
Hike Challenge Reindeer Romp scavenger hunt. admission. Social distancing will
Or you can learn about holly, be in effect, groups limited to 10
Nov. 26 mistletoe and other native plants or less. Attendance is limited,
Whether you want to watch the to the Lost Pines ecosystem on call to reserve your spot.
world wake up or take a nice the Holly Jolly Hike Hunt! Grab (956) 584-9156
walk to wake yourself up from a laminated scavenger hunt
your turkey coma – take some sheet and marker from the kiosk
time to get some fresh air and at the Piney Hill restroom
meditate on what you have to be (Bastrop) or headquarters
thankful for on Thanksgiving (Buescher) to begin your search
day! Here’s the goal: be at one of around the park.
the Scenic Overlooks by sunrise
Fa La La Through the Forest –
or sunset, capture a picture of
Scavenger Hunt
you and the sunrise/sunset then
post and tag us in it to complete Dec. 1-31 BIG SPRING SP
your Turkey Trot Hike challenge!
Santa’s park ranger elves have Big Spring State Park
Gobble Till You Wobble hidden ornaments around both
Hike Challenge Buescher and Bastrop State Comanche Trail Festival
Parks! Start off at either Park of Lights
Nov. 27 Headquarters building and Dec. 1–25 Sunset – 10 p.m.
#OptOutside this year after find the first ornament. Each
Thanksgiving Day to work off ornament will have a riddle As you drive through the west
that turkey dinner! Do our long for you to find where the next Texas town of Big Spring, make
loop challenge: Bastrop: Pine ornament will be! Have fun sure to look towards the state
Gulch Trail with Roosevelt’s Fa La La La-ing through the park’s 200-foot limestone bluffs
Cutoff, a 3-mile loop; Winding Lost Pines Forest! that overlook the city. Each night
Woodland Trail and Pine Gulch you’ll notice beautiful lighted
metal poinsettias, just a small spirit of the Penn family and the Campers are encouraged to
part of the Big Spring Commu- farm they started building here decorate their campsite and
nity’s Comanche Trail of Lights over 150 years ago. Conclude participate in the holiday festivi-
which features thousands of with an evening of caroling ties. Visitors can enjoy a free
lights! (432) 263-4931 or around a campfire with sweet drive through to view the deco-
(432) 263-7641 treats and hot chocolate for you rated park. Bring your camera
to enjoy! (972) 291-3900 and join in the fun! Reservations
Brazos Bend State Park required for those wishing to
camp. (903) 395-3100
Holiday Hike
Dec. 19 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Head out to the park for a self-
guided Holiday Hike. Pick up a
guide at the Nature Center and
then hit the Creekfield Lake trail
to experience some holiday
cheer and learn about the park.
When you complete the hike, DAINGERFIELD SP
head back to the Nature Center
Daingerfield State Park
to share what you learned and
receive a prize. This will be an 8th Annual Christmas
easy hike that is ADA accessible, in the Park
kid friendly, and can be done at
your own pace. Regular entry Dec. 16 & 17 6–9 p.m.
COLORADO BEND SP
fees apply. Capacity limits in Dec. 18 & 19 6–10 p.m.
Colorado Bend State Park
place, advanced day use reserva- Come experience a Pineywoods
tions are highly encouraged. Santa and S’mores Christmas! Follow the lights
(979) 553-5101 through the pine forest where
Dec. 24 1–3 p.m.
you will find the campsites and
Hang out with Santa and his day-use area decorated with
helpers at the park amphitheater Christmas cheer! Feel the excite-
before they start their busiest ment of Christmas everywhere
night of the year! We’ll be and maybe catch a glance of Jolly
making and sharing s’mores so Old St. Nick himself! Free en-
Santa has a full belly before his trance into the park, donations
big trip. (325) 628-3240 will be accepted. (903) 645-2921
CEDAR HILL SP
Cooper Lake State Park – Eisenhower State Park
Cedar Hill State Park Doctors Creek Unit
Light Up the Park
Christmas at Penn Farm Winter Wonderland
Dec. 18 & 19
Dec. 12 6–8 p.m. Dec. 18 & 19 6–8 p.m.
Join in bringing Christmas
Come explore a Christmas- Escape the hustle and bustle of cheer by decorating your camp-
themed Penn Farm and learn the city and join us for a fun- site for the holiday. Campers
about the history and pioneering filled winter celebration. who decorate their sites will beallowed to camp for up to a full Enchanted Rock
week for free! Setup runs from State Natural Area
Dec. 14th through the 17th. The
drive-through event will be held Christmas in the Park
on Friday, the 18th and Saturday, Dec. 5 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
the 19th. Visitors wanting to
drive through to view the Santa will be out and about at
decorated sites may do so for one of his favorite places,
free by bringing an unwrapped Enchanted Rock State Natural
toy for donation, one toy per Area! Join a park ranger or FALCON SP
volunteer in the picnic area
person (13 years old and up). Falcon State Park
Standard $5 entry fee applies where you can sign or create a
without donation. Make sure to holiday greeting card to send to 3rd Annual Falcon Lake
drop off your letters to Santa in someone in need. We’ll also have Christmas Boat Parade
the designated “North Pole a special holiday-themed scaven-
ger hunt available at the office! Dec. 12 7–10 p.m.
Mailbox” at the end of your
(830) 685-3030 Join us for a terrific and fun
drive-through. All campsite
event for the whole family. Find
participants must pre-register via
a spot by the day use area to
amanda.parsons@tpwd.texas.gov.
watch boats float by that are
(903) 465-1956
beautifully decorated for the
holiday season. (956) 848-5327
Eisenhower Birthplace
State Historic Site
Fort McKavett
Christmas on the Homefront ENCHANTED ROCK SNA State Historic Site
Estero Llano Grande
Dec. 5, 12 & 19
State Park Victorian Christmas Fair
Grab a self-guided tour packet, Dec. 19 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
walk the grounds, and learn Nature Walk with Santa
Visit the fort’s historic buildings
about Christmas past in north Dec. 12 & 19 2–4 p.m. and get festive with historical
Texas. Find out what Christmas
It shouldn’t be a surprise that Christmas activities. Create
looked like during the 1890s
Santa’s a birder: he loves keep- homemade Christmas decora-
(when Dwight Eisenhower was
ing a list and checks it twice tions, help make delicious treats
born) and 1940s (when the
during his annual trip to the in the Officers Kitchen, write a
Denison community preserved
RGV to spot those South Texas Christmas card to a friend, and
the Birthplace house) with this
specialties like Green Jay, Plain get your image captured with
free grounds tour. Children’s
Chachalaca, and the Great our very own Victorian Santa.
craft kits will be available for
Kiskadee, to name a few. He also (325) 396-2358
purchase through the site’s
retail-to-go program while loves to look for butterflies FORT MCKAVETT SHS
supplies last. Birthplace house lizards, and other critters native
tours available with advance to south Texas. Join Santa and
reservation and payment. his favorite nature guide friends
(903) 465-8908 on a special nature walk. Regular
entrance fees apply. Attendance
is limited, call to reserve your
spot. (956) 565-3919Fort Richardson State yourself and, if you’re staying
Park and Historic Site the night, your campsites!
Regular entry fees apply.
Ghosts of Christmas Past (409) 737-1222
Dec. 12 5–7 p.m.
Join us as we recreate Christmas
in the 1870s. Once the sun sets,
you’ll find the historic buildings GUADALUPE RIVER SP
filled with soldiers and their Christmas for the Birds
families as they go about their
evening celebrations and the Dec. 12 2–3 p.m.
routines of a nineteenth century Join us in making a bird feeder
U.S. military post. Visitors are GOLIAD SP for our feathered friends this
invited to explore the fort and holiday season! Meet in front
Goliad State Park
experience Christmas on the of the Discovery Center.
Texas frontier. (940) 567-3506 History in Lights (830) 438-2656
Dec. 1-31 Every evening, 6–8 p.m. Elf Trot
Enjoy the holidays with a beauti- Dec. 26 10 a.m. – noon
ful evening stroll through the Christmas may be done but a
grounds of Mission Espíritu lead elf has to stay in shape!
Santo. Light and shadow tell the Kick off a great morning with a
story of this remarkable site as “fun run” led by a ranger. Meet
visitors walk the same path at the Day Use parking lot; we’ll
GALVESTON ISLAND SP taken by Native Americans and run approximately 5 miles.
Galveston Island Spanish Franciscan Priests so (830) 438-2656
State Park long ago. Park entrance fees
HUECO TANKS SP & HS
apply. Capacity is limited.
Turtle-y Thankful Hike Visitors MUST pre-purchase a
Nov. 28 4:45–5:45 p.m. day-use reservation online prior
to arrival. (361) 645-3405
Feeling a wobble after your
Thanksgiving gobble? Bring Guadalupe River
your family and join us on a State Park
short hike giving thanks for our
beautiful parks while we watch Turkey Talk
the sunset. Regular entry fees
apply. (409) 737-1222 Nov. 26 10 and 11 a.m. Hueco Tanks State Park
Going stir-crazy on Thanksgiv- and Historic Site
Coastal Tidings Hike
ing Day? Get out of the house
Home for the Holidays Hike
Dec. 19 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and find out where wild turkeys
live, how they raise their fami- Dec. 19 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Seas & greetings! Come join
lies, what they like to eat, and Celebrate the holidays by taking
park staff for a short hike to
more! All ages welcome. Meet at a ranger-guided hike or family-
celebrate Christmas at the
the Amphitheater behind the friendly stroll at Hueco Tanks
beach. Get into the holiday spirit
Discovery Center. (830) 438-2656 State Park and Historic Site.
and don’t forget to dress upGreat views, fresh air, and good Prizes will be awarded for the directly to sign up. Participating
company – enjoy time with your best decorations. Site reserva- campers may begin arriving on
loved ones by exploring this tions for this weekend are avail- Dec. 9, and must have displays
El Paso area treasure! Space is able through the park only; call ready by noon on Dec. 11. Com-
limited. Call the park to reserve the park in advance to sign up munity groups are encouraged
a spot. Regular park fees apply. for a site. Participating campers to decorate a “dark spot”; please
(915) 857-1135 may begin arriving on Dec. 4. contact the park for details.
(940) 528-2211 (903) 572-5531
Kreische Brewery and LAKE CORPUS CHRISTI SP
Monument Hill Lake Bob Sandlin
State Historic Sites State Park
Trail of Lights 9th Annual Christmas
in the Park
Dec. 4-6, 10-13, 17-23
5:30–8 p.m. Dec. 11 & 12 6–9 p.m.
The grounds of Kreische Brewery Visitors are invited to drive
and Monument Hill state historic through and see the entire park
Lake Corpus Christi
sites will be transformed with decorated in lights. On Friday
State Park
beautiful holiday lights during and Saturday evening local
the evenings in December. This churches host a “Walk Through Lighted Holiday by the Lake
year, the tradition has been Bethlehem.” On Saturday night
expanded to 14 nights to allow there will be crafts, games, a visit Dec. 12 6–9 p.m.
plenty of opportunities for a safe with Santa, and even an ugly Celebrate the winter holidays by
and socially distant holiday Christmas sweater contest. Free decorating a campsite! Reserve a
experience. Guests will enjoy the entry for visitors during the site in either Javelina or Opossum
walking trail with new light event. Campers who agree to loop and bring your Christmas
displays and photo opportunities decorate their campsites will lights to share your holiday
in a safe, outdoor venue. The camp for free; cabin campers cheer with visitors. Park visitors
exterior of the Kreische House decorating will receive a 50% that want to view the lights will
will be decorated in the 19th- discount. Reservations for this be offered a free drive through
century German tradition. weekend are available through on the night of the 12th from
(979) 968-5658 the park only; call the park 6–9 p.m. Campsite fees waived
LAKE BOB SANDLIN SP for those who participate by
Lake Arrowhead decorating their campsite with
State Park holiday lights. Participants must
contact the park directly to
Christmas in the Park reserve their site. (361) 547-2635
Dec. 5 Sunset – 9 p.m. #OptOutside Hike
Join us by decorating your
Nov. 27 9–10 a.m. & 1–2 p.m.
campsite and help spread the
Christmas cheer! Visitors will be Skip the shopping stress this
allowed a free drive through the year and #OptOutside this Black
park. Fees will be waived for Friday. Join a ranger on the
those campers who participate Friday after Thanksgiving for a
by decorating their campsite! guided nature hike on the Long-horn Trail. Two hiking times are Lake Whitney State Park 51st Annual
available, and group size for LBJ Tree Lighting
each is limited to 10 individuals. Christmas in the Park
Claim your spot by email: Dec. 20 1–6 p.m.
Dec. 19 Sunset – 8 p.m.
josie.gunter@tpwd.texas.gov. Join the Texas Hill Country
(361) 547-2635 Decorate your campsite and Community in this special
help share some Christmas tradition started 51 years ago by
Lake Somerville cheer. Visitors can enjoy a free President and Mrs. Johnson.
State Park – drive through the decorated park Enjoy the park headquarters
Birch Creek Unit and can check out the campsites beautifully decorated for the
decorated by those campers holiday season. Walk the trails
Christmas at the Creek participating in the Christmas and revisit Christmas from the
season. Call the park past at the Sauer-Beckmann
Dec. 19 6–9 p.m. headquarters for more details. Living History Farm. Visit the
Campers are encouraged to (254) 694-3793 gift shop for unique holiday
decorate their RVs or tents. items. Call for times and more
Campsite fees will be waived for details. (830) 644-2252
the day of the event for those
who decorate their site and Martin Creek Lake
rangers will award prizes for the State Park
three “Most Festive.” The public
is invited to drive though the Christmas in the Piney Woods
park free of charge from 6–9 p.m.
Those interested in decorating a Dec. 4 & 5 6–9 p.m.
campsite must contact the park LBJ SP & HS Take a drive through the Piney
in advance. (979) 535-7763 Lyndon B. Johnson Woods and enjoy the decorated
State Park and campsites. Families will have the
Lake Tawakoni State Park Historic Site opportunity to experience story
time with Santa Claus and enjoy
Twinkle Tour Deck the Halls hot chocolate or cider by the fire
at the Group Picnic Pavilion.
Dec. 5 5–9 p.m. Nov. 28 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Entrance fees will be waived for
Come camp with us and Join us at the park for a walk to all visitors who bring a new,
decorate a campsite with your the Sauer-Beckmann Living unwrapped toy to donate to the
most festive Christmas History Farm to learn about the local community’s Operation
decorations. There will be a German holiday traditions of Blue Santa. (903) 836-4336
campsite decorating contest candle making and stringing
with prizes for the favorites. popcorn. Learn how pioneer MARTIN CREEK LAKE SP
Guests who decorate their site settlers made handmade wreaths
will receive their second night of out of homegrown cedar. The
camping for free. Visitors can park’s gift shop will be stocked
drive through the park to enjoy with unique holiday items and
the festive Christmas lights. more that will complete
Stop by the amphitheater to anyone’s gift shopping.
participate in a holiday mistletoe (830) 644-2252
craft. Event fee of $5 per vehicle.
(903) 560-7123Martin Dies, Jr. State Park lights accent the natural beauty roost, so we found it fitting to
of our historic site, nestled trot among the turkeys! Why
3rd Annual Simple Country among the piney woods of East not? Come see if you can spot
Christmas Texas. The lighted nature trail any as you run/walk through the
Nov. 28 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. can be enjoyed anytime from roost area towards the finish line.
dawn to dusk. (936) 275-3815 Free to the public.
Join us in celebrating the season (325) 446-3994
with a full day of holiday activities.
Beginning at 10 a.m., at the Christmas at the Ranch
Nature Center, attend a workshop
Dec. 5 2–5 p.m.
where you’ll create holiday
ornaments using natural materi- Come join park staff and volun-
als. Make one to take home and teers for a day of cookies, hot
one to hang on the park’s Christ- chocolate, music, holiday crafts,
mas tree. At 1:30, meet at Park and more. Maybe a surprise
Headquarters for a Santa Hat visit from Santa too! Free to the
Hike. Put on your favorite Santa SAN ANGELO SP
public. (325) 446-3994
hat and take a short stroll with a San Angelo State Park
park ranger. At 3:30, gather
around the campfire at the Holly-Days in the Park
day-use area next to the Hen
House boat ramp. Enjoy cookies, Dec. 12 6–8 p.m.
hot cocoa and caroling. After- Campers are encouraged to
wards, join us for the park’s adorn their campsites with lights
official Christmas tree lighting. and decorations. Campsite fees
(409) 384-5231 will be waived for the night of
the event for anyone who
decorates their site. Stop by the STARR FAMILY HOME SHS
Chaparral Pavilion for pictures
with Santa and Smokey Bear. Starr Family Home
The public is invited to tour State Historic Site
the park. Those interested in
Virtual Sparkles & Sprinkles
decorating a campsite should
contact the park in advance. Dec. 12 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
(325) 277-3258
MISSION DOLORES SHS
Enjoy this fun event from
the comfort of your home.
Mission Dolores South Llano River Pre-purchase craft kits at Starr
State Historic Site State Park Family Home to make your own
Trail of Lights Turkey Trot Christmas slime and a Christmas
ornament. We will post an
Dec. 1–31 Dawn to Dusk Nov. 26 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. instructional craft video at 9 a.m.
The annual Trail of Lights will Earn those Thanksgiving calo- and will host story times at
once again light up Mission ries here at the park for our 3rd 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Facebook
Dolores. Enjoy a peaceful stroll annual Turkey Trot 5K. South Live. (903) 935-3044
along the Camino Real nature Llano River State Park is home
trail as a multitude of colorful to a large Rio Grande TurkeyCandlelight Tours A Pineywoods Christmas
Dec. 11, 12 & 18 6 – 8 p.m. Dec. 11 & 12 5–9 p.m.
Tour the home with battery- Take a stroll or drive through the
operated candles while a guide Lakeview and Big Pine camp-
talks about local and state grounds of Tyler State Park and
Christmas traditions through the enjoy campers’ elaborately
past 150 years. Reservations are decorated sites to put the jolly in
requested due to group size TYLER SP
your Christmas season. Stop by
limitation. (903) 935-3044 Reading Ranger – the Silver Canoe Park Store for
Wonderland of Sites Christmas Edition discounts on unique gifts for the
holidays. (903) 597-5338
Dec. 19 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Dec. 5 3:30–4 p.m.
Guests are invited to take part in Sit around a cozy campfire and
a free Christmas craft activity listen to A Tale of Two Beasts
and a dramatic reading of ’Twas and, since it’s Christmas time,
the Night Before Christmas. Santa’s Sleigh is on its Way to
Capacity for number of guests Texas. Bring your imagination, a
inside the house is limited. chair or a blanket, and dress for
(903) 935-3044 the weather. Meet at the amphi-
VARNER-HOGG PLANTATION SHS
theater fire ring. (903) 597-5338
Tyler State Park Varner-Hogg Plantation
Nature Wonderland Hike State Historic Site
13th Annual “Walk Off the
Dec. 12 4–6 p.m.
Bird” Bird Walk Candlelight Christmas
Join us for a walk around Tyler
Nov. 27 9 a.m. – Noon State Park Lake as the sun goes Dec. 19 6–9 p.m.
Walk off that Thanksgiving feast down and enjoy the sights, Take an evening stroll through
and enjoy the bird life of the East sounds, and smells of winter. the grounds of Varner-Hogg
Texas Pineywoods. Bring your Dress for the weather, wear Plantation to experience 100
binoculars, good walking shoes, sturdy shoes, bring water and be years of Christmas from the
and dress for the weather. Meet ready for a 2-mile hike. Meet at early days of pioneers in the
at the Silver Canoe Park Store. the Silver Canoe Park Store. 1820s to the oil boom years of
(903) 597-5338 (903) 597-5338 the 1920s. (979) 345-4656
Visit www.TexasStateParks.org/holidays
and www.storiedsites.com for the most
up-to-date information on holiday events.
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