SUMMER DESTINATION SERIES State Parks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area Located just north of Fredericksburg in the Texas Hill Country, Enchanted Rock is one of the largest natural rock formations in the United States, with a dome that rises 425 feet above the ground (1,825 feet above sea level). Designated as a National Natural Landmark in 1970, Enchanted Rock is also part of the Texas State Park System and attracts thousands of visitors annually. visitfredericksburgtx.com/attractions-activities/en- chanted-rock-state-natural-area/ Lost Maples State Natural Area Nestled in the Hill Country only 1 ½ hours southwest of Kerrville, this park is a combina- tion of rugged limestone canyons, plateau grasslands, wooded slopes and clear streams. The only maple forest in Texas is located in this 2,172 acre park. tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lost-maples Palo Duro Canyon State Park Known as the “Grand Canyon of Texas,” Palo Duro Canyon is 120 miles long, 20 miles long, and 800 feet deep. Palo Duro is one of the most popular mountain biking destinations in the country. Horseback riding, mountain climbing, camping and hiking are also popular activities. Located on the Frio River in Concan, Garner State Park is one of Texas’ most popular summer getaways. Whether it’s swimming, fishing, paddling, or tubing, most visitors to Garner find a way to get on or in the water. However, there are also “dry” activities such as miniature golf, birding, nature trails, hiking and more. garnerstatepark.com Mustang Island State Park palodurocanyon.com Garner State Park Mustang Island State Park includes five miles of beachfront and offers visitors fishing, camping, beachcombing, swimming, surfing, birding and other outdoor recreation options. Mustang Island State Park is also located just a short drive from the city of Corpus Christi. tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/mustang-island
Longhorn Caverns State Park Longhorn Caverns are a Hill Country wonder that housed Comanche Indians, Confederate Soldiers and, perhaps, an outlaw or two. Today the site is a state park, offering a number of tours and educational programs. Visiting this underground attraction is a great way to beat the heat during the summer months in Texas. visitlonghorncavern.com Guadalupe River State Park Located in Comal County in the Texas Hill Country, Guadalupe River State Park encom- passes a nine-mile stretch of the Guadalupe River, offering park visitors plenty of swimming and tubing opportunities. tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/guadalupe-river Hueco Tanks State Historic Site Hueco Tanks offers a variety of outdoor activities, most notably camping and rock climbing. However, one of the biggest draws to this historic site are the prehistoric pictographs that dot the cave walls there. The other major draw is rock climbing, as Hueco Tanks is widely recognized as one of the top rock climbing sites in Texas. tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/hueco-tanks 'HYLO·V5LYHU6WDWH1DWXUDO$UHD Located just north of Del Rio on Texas’ famed Devil’s River, the Devil’s River State Natural Area offers a variety of outdoor activities in a remote setting. Canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, fishing and swimming are just a few of the many activities available. tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/devils-river Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site Washington-on-the-Brazos is the location where the Convention of 1836b signed Texas’ Declaration of Independence from Mexico. The site also served as the Texas Capitol off and on through the early years of the Republic of Texas. Washington-on-the-Brazos is a great place to visit in order to get a true feel for how Texas began. wheretexasbecametexas.org
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