A Visit to Ochiltree County
By Glynn Osburn
After an absence of 20 years, the TAS Field School will return to the upper Panhandle near Perryton for 2008. Mr. Harold Courson and his family have invited TAS back to the Courson ranch to help conduct some important archeological investigations to be directed by Dr. Scott Brosowske [be sure to check out Scott's detailed online explanation about archeology at the 2008 Field School,
Archaeology in the Top of Texas…].
Thanks to the hospitality of Mr. Courson, attendees will be treated to two catered dinners with live entertainment. The first will be on Saturday, June 14, and then we will climax the Field School on Friday, June 20th, with dinner and entertainment by the well-known band,
Asleep at the Wheel. Please plan on staying through Friday night for this memorable dinner with special entertainment. For the other days in camp, our outstanding
Field School cooks will again be with us, serving up their excellent breakfasts and dinners.
Bob Smith and Dempsey Malaney will serve as Co-Camp bosses. Our campground will be at picturesque
Wolf Creek Park and Lake Fryer, in Ochiltree County about 15 miles from Perryton. Large elm and cottonwood trees at the campsite on the south side of the lake promise an enjoyable tenting experience. Bathhouses with restrooms will be available nearby. There are also 54 RV hookups with water and electricity on the south side of the park where TAS will be located. Besides the camping, the park and lake also offer fishing, swimming, boating, and there are playgrounds as well as hiking and jogging trails. Camping fees will be waived at the campground for us. Please note that the park does not allow glass containers, so leave them at home. We are also cautioned to bring a light jacket as it sometimes can get cool at night (makes for great sleeping). There is also a restaurant at Lake Fryer which will be convenient to participants.
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Campsite in Wolf Creek Park on Lake Fryer.
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Another view of Lake Fryer.
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Perryton is only seven miles south of the Oklahoma state line, and it is the northernmost county seat in Texas. There are several motels in the city as well as some fine restaurants. Motels are Best Western, ph: 806-434-2850, and Ambassador Inn, 806-435-9611. A new motel, the Baymont Inn and Suites, will be completed in March. The Perryton Chamber of Commerce may be contacted at 806-435-6575,
http://perryton.org/. The chamber will mail out information packets upon request.
Additional details and directions to the campground will be online and in the Spring TAS newsletter.
Register for the 2008 Field School
online or
download a PDF to complete and mail in.
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