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Enchanted Rock State Natural Area Becomes Even More Enchanting

Forty-three million dollars allowed the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to purchase an additional 3,073-acre property adjacent to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area in Llano County, Texas. Enchanted Rock State Natural Area is one of Texas’ most popular state parks and greets over 250,000 visitors annually.   The original size of the park, 1,640.5-acres established in…

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Discover Hamm Creek Park: A Hidden Oasis Getaway by the Brazos River in Rio Vista Texas

Posted Categories Camping, Fishing, Texas

Hamm Creek Park is a charming, off-the-beaten-path destination in Rio Vista, Texas, offering visitors a blend of outdoor recreation and natural beauty. Whether you're looking to fish, paddle, picnic, or simply enjoy the outdoors, the park provides a relaxing escape in the heart of Texas. Hamm Creek Park provides direct access to the Brazos River.…

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Discover the Best Team Building Activities San Antonio Has to Offer

Posted Categories San Antonio

Is your San Antonio-New Braunfels metropolitan area company or organization looking to strengthen bonds, spark creativity, or simply have fun together with staff members? San Antonio presents a dynamic city known for its rich history, distinct cultural heritage, and effective activities that cater to almost any group looking for training in this arena.  The Alamo…

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23 Texas Waterfalls

Posted Categories Texas Tags

Texas is home to hundreds of breathtaking waterfalls, each offering a unique natural escape. Whether you're looking to hike, swim, or simply enjoy a peaceful picnic, these stunning falls provide the perfect setting for a day of outdoor adventure. From refreshing pools perfect for a dip to scenic spots ideal for wildlife and birdwatching, Texas…

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Big Bend National Park: Texas’ Big Sky Country

Posted Categories Camping, West Texas

Big Bend, located in the westernmost corner of Texas, captivates residents and visitors with its breathtaking landscapes and untamed beauty. Big Bend National Park stands as the crown jewel of this remarkable region, showcasing a dramatic tapestry of canyons, desert expanses, rugged gorges, towering mountains, and sweeping plains.  The vibrant colors of the terrain come…

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Fun Things To Do In Austin

Austin has so many options for arts, dining, entertainment, history, museums, natural spaces within its city limits, nightlife, shopping, state political engagement, and outdoor activities like biking and mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and wildlife watching.  Most Austinites have not seen and done all there is to do in Texas’ Capital City. Of course, it…

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Houston’s Discovery Green: The Ultimate Urban Oasis for Art, Events, and Community. 

Posted Categories Houston, Texas

A partnership between the City of Houston and affluent philanthropies began planning Discovery Green in 2004 and officially opened it in 2008. In a nutshell, Discovery Green is a 12-acre park with noble ideals. But Discovery Green is so much more and brings Houstonians into a greater sense of community. Discovery Green’s Mission Statement: “To…

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8 Canyons and Gorges in Texas

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The canyons and gorges of Texas evoke a striking tapestry of colors that shift with the sun’s daily journey across the sky. These landscapes feature flowing rivers, cascading waterfalls, and vibrant rock walls adorned in shades of green.  Our eyes dance at the brilliant yellows, reds, oranges, pinks, purples, greens, and browns that transform the…

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