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STOPITO or
MINISTOPS
Roadside parks, picnic areas and wide spot in the road
that
offer more than just a place to change your oil.
ROADSIDE PARK - OLD
MILL CREEK10
Miles West of Brenham
on Hwy 290 (north side) |
This Stopito is a delight
anytime of year, but especially in Spring and anytime immediately after a rain.
Dense shade from old live oaks, and its proximity to the bridge on Mill Creek
make it very easy to miss.
During the summer small fish (very small)
are stranded in pools when the water stops flowing, along with tadpoles and crawdads.
If you happen to visit, throw a few crumbs of bread in the water to witness a
feeding frenzy resembling special effects from a movie.
Access
to 290 to Austin is easy, but
be careful if you are going East toward Brenham.
Be advised that during
a dry spell, the creek may be bone-dry. There are only three picnic tables,
which adds to the park's intimacy. It's a perfect solution for the "are we
there yet?" question. It's also a great rest stop for pets. It's
romantic if you're travelling with "that special someone", and it's
even romantic for those of you who travel alone and always have "that special
someone" with you.
©
John Troesser
1998 | | |
