The National Trust for Historic Preservation is holding its annual conference in 
Austin right now (Oct 27-30). Their conference Web page also has many links to 
things to do and see in Austin.
http://www.preservationnation.org/resources/training/npc/

I was intrigued by the "Austin Unscripted" project:
http://www.preservationnation.org/resources/training/npc/austin-unscripted/

Gwyn Alcock
Riverside, CA




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From: Gaye Nayton <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Fri, October 29, 2010 3:38:12 AM
Subject: Texas

Hi all



I am going to the SHA conference in Texas and want to look around Texas
afterwards to see how they present their historic heritage. So:

.         what are the best must see western/historic heritage attractions
in the state (I am already going to the Alamo) are there any natural wonders
I should not miss?

.         I am on my own so does anyone know of any great tours (small
groups though not bus loads) or ways to organise for a personalised tour/s.
I had a great time in Arizona when a docent of the Flagstaff museum drove me
around her part of the state and introduced me to all the locals she knew
who did public archaeology or archaeology. A student at the uni also took me
on a personalised day tour of the Painted Desert. I paid the student for the
tour and the docent by buying up big at her museum as she would not take
payment. Satisfaction all around.

.         Can anyone recommend a dude ranch experience. There are lots to
choose from but it's hard to tell the duds from the good ones from the
advertising.



I have always wanted to go to Texas, having been raised on a steady diet of
B grade westerns. Now I have the chance I don't want to miss anything.



Cheers Gaye