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Lake Meredith National Recreation AreaPhoto of Spectacular Sunrise
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Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
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Photo of Fall Colors
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Sunsets and sunrises are spectacular here in the Texas Panhandle. There are several overlooks where you can sit and watch God's coloring book unfold before you in the early morning or late evening.

 

 
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Sunset at Lake Meredith NRA

 
Pony Express riders carried official mail in a mochila that fit over the saddle.  

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To carry the U.S. Mail across 1800 miles of wilderness, Pony Express riders changed horses about every 12-15 miles. As each station, the rider would quickly take the mochila with mail pouches from his saddle and throw it onto the saddle of the fresh horse - and off he went.
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