There is a statute of a family of bronze wolves that reside at Wolf Pen Creek Park in College Station.  

Earlier today, we had the opportunity to meet Payne Lara, the sculptor, at Producers Coop's special event called the "National Day of the COWBOY."   Afterwards, I found myself wishing that I would have thought to ask him how he came up with the sculpture's name - "Wilderness Awakened."

Wolf Pen Creek Park is one of  the City of College Stations crown jewels.  The 19 acre park two nicest highlights include the Amphitheater and very nice walk and bike trails that cross a creek in several spots.   It is a refreshing, outdoor experience.  

"Wilderness Awakened"

The sculpture is situated at the Holleman street entrance to the park.        

According to an information board at the site, legend has it that wolves roamed the area up until the early 1920's. Most wildlife tend to go to creeks, as we call them here in Texas, to drink. 

According to a Los Angeles Times Article on Gray wolves, "rampant hunting up until the 1930's almost wiped them out across the American West."

So, there may be some truth to the legend. 

 Look at the expression on the parent's faces - very watchful.  And then the pups....they do not have a care in the world. 

If you haven't had chance to see "Wilderness Awakened" up close and personal, it is worth seeing.  After-wards, you can stroll along the trails, plan to come to the next concert at the Amphitheater, maybe visit the Texas Gallery at the Arts Center building or play a game of disc golf.  (I've still got to learn a little about that game myself.)

Notice the water fall.  Payne Lara worked in conjunction with landscape designer Larry Schueckler to create what is considered one of College Station's nicest displays of public art.  It was completed it in late 2001. 

 One last picture. 

 Art, at it's best, is supposed to speak to each of us. 

What do you think of when you see  "Wilderness Awakened?"  

Written,

 photographed and posted by

Sondra Meyer CPA/Real Estate Broker

United Country Brazos Valley Realty

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