https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2011/09/30/bastrop-state-park-begins-renewal-after-fire/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 03:23:36 -0400<![CDATA[With 95% of Bastrop State Park burned, nearly all of its outdoor opportunities are gone for now. However, local groups are joining together to help renew the park, also known as the Heart of the Lost Pines because it features a unique variety of Loblolly Pine, representing the western end of the pine forest stretching across the southern United States.]]>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:17:26 -0400<![CDATA[Howard Nemerov]]>https://pjmedia.com/howard-nemerov/2011/09/30/bastrop-state-park-begins-renewal-after-fire-n153831