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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Rugged BeautyListen to Onion Creek flowing over limestone ledges and splashing into pools. Follow trails winding through the Hill Country woods. Ex...
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Zilker Metropolitan Park is considered "Austin's most-loved park." This 351-acre park is home to a variety of recreation opportunities and special ...
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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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South Texas RetreatWatch the sun rise over the lake while birds sing in the brush. Spend the day casting for your next big fish story. Come see us ...
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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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off Texas State Road 359, FM 624 and FM 70,
Mathis, TX
Lipantitlan State Historic Site is 5 acres east of Orange Grove in Nueces County. The property was deeded by a private owner in 1937 and transferre...
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River Through TimeMany folks come here to swim, but the park is more than a great swimming hole. Beautiful scenery and colorful history await, just...
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Things to DoEntry into Honey Creek is by guided tours only. The diverse geology, flora and fauna make Honey Creek a special place for all visitors ...
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Choke Canyon State Park, consisting of two units, South Shore and Calliham, is located on the 26,000-acre Choke Canyon Reservoir, a water supply fo...
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On the Banks of the BlancoCome for a picnic, afternoon swim, fishing trip or a weekend campout on the banks of the spring-fed Blanco River. We&rsqu...
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