In 1849, German immigrant Heinrich Ludwig Kreische purchased 172 acres of land including the Dawson/Mier tomb, now known as Monument Hill. Master s...
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History:
Stephen F. Austin State Park, 663.3 acres in Austin County, was deeded by the San Felipe de Austin Corporation in 1940, and the park was ...
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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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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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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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History
The General Convention, which would decide the fate of Texas, met at Washington in March 1836. People revere Washington-on-the-Brazos State...
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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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Many Cultures, One TexasNative Americans, Spanish explorers and missionaries, Texian soldiers and early settlers walked the land of what is now Gol...
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Just west of town, cruise through the San Antonio River Valley Historic District on a scenic driving tour of ranches and farms. Along the way, paus...
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Ever wonder why we celebrate Cinco de Mayo? This day honors General Ignacio Zaragoza, who defeated the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Visi...
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Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site is located approximately 30 miles southeast of Bryan/College Station. It consists of six acres in Anderson, county...
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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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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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Life by the BayLapping water and Gulf breezes: we must be on the coast! Goose Island offers camping, fishing and birding along St. Charles an...
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