Category Archives: State Parks

Bastrop State Park Wildfire Damage

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department News Release as of Sep 15, 2011 Bastrop State Park will be closed through at least October as Texas Parks and Wildlife Department personnel continue to douse hot spots on the mostly-burned property and begin … Continue reading

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Big Bend Ranch State Park Lajitas TX

Big Bend Ranch State Park is located in far West Texas very close to Big Bend National Park.  You do not just happen upon this park – it is a trip that you have to plan and make an effort … Continue reading

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Birding at the South Llano River State Park

South Llano River State Park is a bird watcher’s paradise.  As you drive along the entrance road into the park you will pass the first of many bird viewing blinds that are scattered throughout the park. All of the bird … Continue reading

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The Scenic Overlook at South Llano River State Park, Junction Texas

The scenic overlook is a 1.2 mile round-trip hike from the walk-in camping area at South Llano River State Park.  The path is actually a one lane paved road to the top.  The original intent was to allow vehicles to … Continue reading

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Tubing on the South Llano River at the South Llano River State Park

Texans love to float the rivers of the Texas Hill Country in summer and there is no better place to do it than South Llano River State Park.  The park boasts 1 1/2 miles of river frontage.  If you want … Continue reading

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