State Parks
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Falling for Fall at Lost Maples State Natural Area
Brandon and I finally got to experience Fall and all its orange and red glory on a camping trip to Lost Maples State Natural Area a few weeks ago! Given that we don’t get…
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The Great Outdoors in Austin’s Backyard
One of the things I love about living in Austin is our proximity to the great outdoors. I can scratch the outdoor itch just about any time I want at a number of…
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Big Bend at the Bullock Texas State History Museum
An AIR CONDITIONED way to enjoy nature in the middle of Texas heat?! Sign me up. As much as I am a proponent of getting outdoors, I am not a proponent of being…
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Gorgeous Photos of Enchanted Rock at Sunrise
Enchanted Rock is arguably one of the most unique places to visit in Texas. A large monolithic slab of pink granite, it rises high above the surrounding hill country and affords its hikers…
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Fun Camping and Hiking at Inks Lake
This weekend, Brandon and I went on a quick overnight trip to Inks Lake State Park. My sister in law Stephanie loves to camp here and we’ve been talking about going for ages…
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9 Things to Love about Pace Bend Park on Lake Travis
Brandon and I spent the weekend at Pace Bend, a large park on the edge of Lake Travis near Austin. The lake was full, the weather didn’t go above 75 degrees, and we…
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How to Make a Reservation at a State Park
For anyone wishing to camp in state park, it’s necessary to make a reservation. I recommend at least 2-3 months in advance. Skating in at the last minute works sometimes, but rarely! (Apologies…
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West Texas Off-Season Must See: Balmorhea State Park is Magical!
Last week my mom and I went on a little road trip through West Texas and into New Mexico. Along the way, we stopped at Balmorhea State Park, a spring-fed pool in the…
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San Antonio’s Wildest Place: Government Canyon State Natural Area
On Christmas Eve this year, my family and I explored Government Canyon State Natural Area, one of the largest parks in a city limits in the nation. In the NATION! Right here in…
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Review: Wolf Mountain Trail at Pedernales Falls
Location: Pedernales Falls State Park I hiked this a few weeks ago while waiting for friends to arrive at Pedernales Falls. Here are my impressions. Pros: Wide and easy. Every now and then…
