Hill Country GemInks Lake State Park offers family fun on water and land. With its sparkling blue water, colorful rock outcrops, and striking sunse...
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Colorado River WildernessSpend a weekend exploring the unspoiled wilderness of Colorado Bend. We’re two hours northwest of AustinThings to Do...
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Take Me to the RiverFlowing over and around huge slabs of limestone, the Pedernales River can be turbulent. But most often it is tranquil, and a gr...
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Park History
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area sits on Big Sandy Creek on the border of Gillespie and Llano counties. It is 18 miles north of Fred...
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Zilker Metropolitan Park is considered "Austin's most-loved park." This 351-acre park is home to a variety of recreation opportunities and special ...
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On the Banks of the BlancoCome for a picnic, afternoon swim, fishing trip or a weekend campout on the banks of the spring-fed Blanco River. We&rsqu...
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Rugged BeautyListen to Onion Creek flowing over limestone ledges and splashing into pools. Follow trails winding through the Hill Country woods. Ex...
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Old Tunnel State Park was acquired by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) in 1991. In 2012, Old Tunnel was transferred to the State Park...
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A Legacy for TexansAlong a scenic stretch of the Leon River southwest of Waco lies Mother Neff State Park, one of Texas’ earliest state parks...
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River Through TimeMany folks come here to swim, but the park is more than a great swimming hole. Beautiful scenery and colorful history await, just...
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Things to DoEntry into Honey Creek is by guided tours only. The diverse geology, flora and fauna make Honey Creek a special place for all visitors ...
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Quiet GetawayWithin easy driving distance of both Austin and San Antonio you’ll find a quiet getaway: Lockhart State Park. Come for a morning...
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Rising From the AshesFor more than 70 years, folks have visited Bastrop State Park to enjoy its history and marvel at the Lost Pines. Forest fires ...
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Hill Country OutpostNestled among limestone bluffs at the top of the Hill Country, you’ll find a tranquil place to unwind with your family. W...
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Things to DoActivities include non-motorized boating (no ramp/small lake); fishing in a stocked lake; nature study; hiking, geocaching; interpretiv...
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History
Government Canyon State Natural Area is a 12,011-acre area in Bexar County, just outside San Antonio. The state natural area was purchased...
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Central Texas Tropics!A little piece of the tropics lies just an hour from Austin and San Antonio. With multiple sources of water (including the Sa...
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Legacy on the LakeCivilian Conservation Corps workers spent years building this special park in the heart of Texas. Today, their legacy endures. St...
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