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    A Lake in the Desert

    September 1, 2017 / Comments Off on A Lake in the Desert

    I-20 Wildlife Preserve offers unexpected nature viewing in the shadow of downtown Midland. My Hit the Road article on the I-20 Wildlife Preserve in Midland is in this month’s issue of Texas Co-op Power. When I worked for the Midland CVB, this was one of my favorite places to go to be surrounded by nature. When I’m outside, I’m my fullest self. I’ve had the pleasure to bring journalists from China and the Netherlands, as well as visiting groups from across the country, here to experience the beauty for themselves. The Texas Co-op Power magazine has the largest circulation of any magazine in the Lone Star State and reaches even…

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Brenda Kissko

Brenda Kissko is a freelance writer, designer and marketer focusing on travel, nature, literature, faith and community. A Texas native, she has lived in West Virginia and is currently based in Arizona. Brenda grew up on a West Texas ranch, influenced by the healing power of nature. She writes for people navigating their way through life with a message of unplugging and living to the fullest.

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