Gathering PlaceCome to the shady banks of Elm Creek, where large trees arch overhead and deer and other critters wander by. Just 16 miles southwest...
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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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West Texas CrossroadsHistory and nature converge on the banks of O.C. Fisher Reservoir and the Concho River, near San Angelo. Explore on land,...
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Refuge on the RiverSouth Llano River State Park provides refuge for wildlife and people on the southwestern edge of the Hill Country. Bring your hi...
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Things to DoMany activities here feature the lake: fishing, swimming and paddling. But that’s not all you can do. Set up camp or enjoy a picn...
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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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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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Enchanted Rock State Natural Area sits on Big Sandy Creek on the border of Gillespie and Llano counties. It is 18 miles north of Fredericksburg.
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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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Just outside of Fredericksburg heading toward Llano, Texas, the terrain changes from pastoral, gently rolling hills to a dramatic, rugged landscape...
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The main attraction, the Devil's Sinkhole, is a National Natural Landmark that houses one of the state’s largest colonies of Mexican free-tai...
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Home of the spring that gave Big Spring its name, Comanche Trail Park features a 6,900-seat limestone amphitheater. Hike the the Rose Magers Trail ...
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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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Where Dinosaurs Roamed!Long ago, dinosaurs left footprints in the mud at the edge of an ancient ocean. Today, you can walk in their tracks in the b...
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Changing BeautyYou may know Lost Maples for its fall color, but it is spectacular year-round. Visit any time to see abundant wildflowers, stee...
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Natural Beauty, Colorful HistoryLake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway sits in the heart of cattle country, near what was once a popular heal...
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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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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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