At the height of sweltering Texas summer months, refuge is found at an oasis in the West Texas desert. Offering visitors camping, lodging and outdoor activities, Balmorhea State Park boasts over 40 acres of desert land in the foothills of the Davis Mountains. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., this popular desert …
Del Norte is a special place for the “primitive at heart.” A remote 20,000 acre preserve awaits the visitor to what has been referred to by most Texans as the Devils River State Natural Area. This park provides kayakers and canoers flowing downstream towards Canyon Marina at Lake Amistad with a key camping …
Sitting on the boundary between Texas and Louisiana, the Sabine National Forest is the easternmost of the four national forests in Texas. This ecologically diverse environment and expansive forest have a long history of human civilization. The popularity of this special place continues to draw visitors today. The Toledo Bend reservoir (or lake) …
Copper Breaks State Park is a place with a long history. For more than 150 years the Comanches followed a nomadic lifestyle hunting bison and raiding nearby areas. While the hunting, raiding, and mining has seized, there is still plenty to attract outdoor enthusiasts to this area. A ten mile trail system gives …
One of four National Forests in Texas, Sam Houston offers 140 miles of ecological diversity and a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. With an abundance of miles to explore, this is a hiking and mountain biking wonderland! Two scenic areas found in the park are Big Creek and Winters Bayou. Sam Houston National …
The word “Amistad” means friendship in Spanish. Amistad National Recreation Area offers worldwide visitors and locals from two countries an opportunity to enjoy a water paradise nestled within the desert. “At conservation pool capacities, Amistad Reservoir is the second largest lake in Texas” (National Park Service). Maintaining a friendship among nations will be …
On the Border Falcon State Park is perfect for people wishing spend a few days of rest and relaxation on the border between Texas and Mexico. For some fun in the sun and the ability to explore the borderland culture, plan your next vacation at this park. Located just down the road from …
You can be in Two Places at Once Have you ever met someone who needed to be in two places at once? Well, when you visit Atlanta State Park, you will have the opportunity to be in THREE places at once! Right down the road from the park, Texas meets Arkansas and Louisiana. …
Let’s Go Fishing! Lake Livingston State Park is unique in the sense that it has one of the largest lakes in Texas to fish in. Not only can you wet your line in the lake, but you can enjoy a nice hike through the woods or camp under the stars. If you are looking forward …
Nature Trails and Swimming in the Hill Country Tyler State Park is located in the beautiful Texas hill country, but it is conveniently placed on flat ground so that people can comfortably sleep, eat and rest. While the campsites are placed on flat surfaces, the terrain is perfect for those wishing to enjoy …