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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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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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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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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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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Pine Trees and WildflowersLose yourself among the majestic trees and natural beauty of the East Texas Pineywoods. Rent a canoe, explore our trails ...
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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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Things to DoThe primary activities at the lake unit are fishing and wildlife observation. Sheldon Lake is open every day to public fishing with app...
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Welcome Aboard!
Battleship Texas took part in some of the most significant naval battles of the 20th century during both world wars. Now docked al...
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The 1,200-acre San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site is a National Historic Landmark. It has three units: The developed park (about 500 acre...
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Things to DoSwimming, fishing, hiking and mountain biking are allowed. There is a boat ramp and the 15-acre lake is open to small boats, canoes, ka...
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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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Lakeside RetreatMake family memories at this Pineywoods park.Fish one of the largest lakes in the state, hike quiet trails through the forest, or c...
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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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