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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Sand and SurfWith more than five miles of coastline, we have plenty of room for fun in the sun. Hang out on the beach, fish in the bay, add birds t...
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About Us:With more than five miles of coastline, we have plenty of room for fun in the sun. Hang out on the beach, fish in the bay, add birds to yo...
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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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