Texas

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Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site

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You can walk through a restored 1850s stagecoach stop that sits on six acres of Texas woodland. It is a solid detour for…

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Fort Boggy State Park

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Lowland prairies and the slow waters of Boggy Creek define this stretch of Leon County. You can hike the trails to see w…

Fort Davis National Historic Site

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Fort Davis protected emigrants and cargo on frontier trails from 1854 to 1891, and remains one of the best-preserved Ind…

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Fort Leaton State Historic Site

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You can walk through the original 19th-century adobe walls of this former private residence and fortified outpost. It is…

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Fort McKavett

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You can walk through the old limestone barracks and officer quarters of this former frontier outpost in Menard County. I…

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Fort Parker State Park

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Fort Parker State Park spans 1,459 acres near Mexia in Limestone County, Texas. The park is named for Fort Parker, site …

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Franklin Mountains State Park

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One of the largest urban parks in the U.S., this 24,247-acre park in El Paso spans mountains extending 23 miles toward N…

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Fredericksburg

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Galveston Island State Park

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You will find salt marshes and sandy beaches stretching across this stretch of the western Gulf Coast. It is a solid spo…

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Garner State Park

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A 1,420-acre park on the Frio River near Concan opened in 1941 and is managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department…

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Goliad State Park and Historic Site

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You will find 276 acres of riverfront land along the San Antonio River, centered around significant Texas Revolution bat…

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Goose Island State Park

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You will find salt marshes and coastal bays surrounding this stretch of Texas coastline. It is a prime spot for fishing …

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Government Canyon State Natural Area

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A 13,067-acre natural area opened in 2005 protecting rugged Texas Hill Country terrain. Access and activities are restri…

National Park

Guadalupe Mountains National Park

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High desert limestone peaks and ancient fossil reefs define this stretch of West Texas. You can hike through pinyon pine…

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Guadalupe River State Park

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Guadalupe River State Park in Texas preserves a scenic section of the Guadalupe River and opened to the public in 1983.

Hamilton Pool Preserve

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A collapsed limestone dome creates a deep green pool fed by a 50-foot waterfall in the heart of the Hill Country. You'll…

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Hill Country State Natural Area

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Texas' Hill Country terrain stays wild at this 5,300-acre natural area in Bandera County, where primitive facilities and…

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Houston

TX

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Hueco Tanks State Historic Site

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Named for its natural rock basins (huecos) that have trapped rainwater for millennia in this arid west Texas region, thi…

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Huntsville State Park

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A 2,083-acre wooded park six miles southwest of Huntsville sits within the Sam Houston National Forest. Opened in 1956, …

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Inks Lake State Park

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This 1,201-acre park on the Colorado River near Inks Lake in Burnet County opened in 1950 and centers on swimming, campi…

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Kickapoo Cavern State Park

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Kickapoo Cavern State Park covers 6,368 acres straddling Kinney and Edwards counties near Brackettville, about 22 miles …

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Lake Bob Sandlin State Park

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A 640-acre park on the northern shore of Lake Bob Sandlin, 10 miles southwest of Mount Pleasant in east Texas.

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Lake Corpus Christi State Park

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You can spend your days fishing or camping along the shores of Lake Corpus Christi. It is a solid spot south of Mathis i…