Lake Tenkiller State Park
Affectionately known as ‘Heaven in the hills’, Tenkiller State Park is a fantastic place to get away from it all.
Boasting one of the most beautiful…
Affectionately known as ‘Heaven in the hills’, Tenkiller State Park is a fantastic place to get away from it all.
Boasting one of the most beautiful…
East Texas Piney Woods Retreat — Nearly 1,000 acres of towering
pines, a crystal-clear 64-acre spring-fed lake, 35 historic CCC…
Situated just an hour’s drive from Houston, the Stephen F. Austin State Park provides the perfect tranquil nature escape for those who need a break…
The area around northeast Harris County is renowned for its natural splendor and nowhere is this better illustrated than at the Sheldon Lake State Park…
Texas is a state rich in history and cultural attractions and nowhere is this more evident than at Seminole Canyon State Park.
Situated within a…
Set around one of the most scenic bodies of water in the whole of Texas, San Angelo State Park is a fabulous place for some good old fashioned rest and…
[caption id="attachment_32190" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Dead trees in the water at Purtis Creek State Park. badkarmatx007, CC BY 3.0, via…
[caption id="attachment_32188" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] The tunnel in Old Tunnel State Park in Kendall County, Texas. Photo: Larry D. Moore,…
Texas alligator paradise — 4,897 acres where 300+ bird species, wild gators, and a
world-class observatory meet 45 minutes from Houston
South Llano River State Park in Texas is an International Dark Sky Park featuring a
famous turkey roost, spring-fed river swimming, and over 22…
Bald Point State Park’s gorgeous Gulf Coast views, sandy beaches and lush maritime hammock welcomes guests looking to kayak, swim, fish, collect…
Sign in front of the beach at Avalon State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Escape to breathtaking views of the Atlantic coast,…
Official Guide: Anclote Key Preserve State Park — Featuring 11,773 acres of pristine barrier island paradise, spectacular birding, and an iconic…
Florida’s Premier Surf & Fishing Destination — Home to the best waves on
America’s East Coast and world-class jetty fishing. Where…
[caption id="attachment_32122" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Replica of Mission Tejas, built circa 1935. Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY-SA 4.0, via…
[caption id="attachment_32120" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Grotto in Meridian State Park. Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia…
Set on the eastern fringes of Texas, Martin Dies Jr. State Park enjoys a picturesque location by the confluence of two rivers.
Comprising a…
Big Lagoon State Park is the Florida Panhandle’s premier birding destination—a 705-acre coastal
preserve featuring saltwater marshes, pine…
Amelia Island State Park lies along the Atlantic coastal plain in Nassau County, 8 miles south of Fernandina Beach and 33 miles north of Jacksonville….
Bright and colorful camellias, azaleas and many other beautiful plants and flowers are featured in the historic gardens inside Alfred B Maclay Gardens…
[caption id="attachment_32108" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Sign at Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC…
[caption id="attachment_32072" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] A fishing pier at Martin Creek Lake State Park. Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY-SA 4.0,…
As well as being the 36th President of the USA, Lyndon B. Johnson was also born and grew up in Texas Hill Country.
Situated along the beautiful…
Situated on land that was once home to Comanche Indians, Lockhart State Park is a major outdoor public recreational area that attracts visitors from…
Boasting miles of comely lakeshore, dense forests of stately oak trees and a fabulous modern campground, Lake Tawakoni State Park is the perfect…
[caption id="attachment_32064" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Stone beach in the Nail Creek Unit of Lake Somerville State Park. Photo: Ken Harker,…
[caption id="attachment_32042" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Cabin at The Cordell Hull Birthplace. Photo: Brian Stansberry, CC by 3.0, Wikimedia…
Burgess Falls State Park is a waterfall lover’s dream, featuring four spectacular
waterfalls along the Falling Water River that collectively…
[caption id="attachment_32037" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Fishing pier at Booker T. Washington State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…
Falling Waters State Park is home to Florida’s tallest waterfall—a 73-foot cascade
plunging into a 100-foot-deep cylindrical sinkhole. This…
Cayo Costa State Park lies along an island 2 miles south of Boca Grande. Accessible only by boat, this unspoiled and remote paradise is only about 90…
Picturesque Alafia River State Park, located in Hillsborough County, is only a short 40 minute drive from Tampa’s shopping, dining and entertainment….
They say good things come in small packages and that can totally apply to Talimena State Park.
At just over 20 acres in size it is one of the…
Tucked away…
Situated on…
Named after a prominent Cheyenne chief, Roman Nose State Park, was one of the seven original Oklahoma state parks.
Known for its incredible natural…
Oklahoma’s Legendary Outlaw Hideout — Where Jesse James, Belle Starr, and the Dalton
Gang
once hid in sandstone caves. One…
[caption id="attachment_31948" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] The lookout tower and water storage tank in Mother Neff State Park. Photo: Larry D….
Florida’s Manatee Sanctuary & Cave Diving Paradise — Home to a first-magnitude spring
where West Indian manatees gather November…
Florida’s Romantic Barrier Islands — Four pristine islands with 2.5 miles of white sand
beach, abundant dolphins and manatees, and a…
Lake Mineral Wells State Park in Texas offers rock climbing at Penitentiary Hollow,
a 640-acre lake, 12.8 miles of trails, and connects to the…
[caption id="attachment_31933" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] A fishing pier in Lake Corpus Christi State Park. Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY-SA 3.0,…
[caption id="attachment_31930" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Rocks on the shore of Lake Colorado City. Photo: Park Facebook…
[caption id="attachment_31928" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Lake Casa Blanca International State Park entrance sign. Photo: Billy Hathorn at…
As state parks in Texas go, Lake Brownwood State Park is right up there with the best of them.
Although only 537-acres in size, the park features…
[caption id="attachment_31924" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Trees reflecting in Lake Bob Sandlin. Photo: OmgWhizBoyOmg, CC By 4.0, Wikimedia…
With over 100 miles of shoreline and covering some 16,000 acres, Lake Arrowhead is one of the premium destinations in Texas for those who enjoy water…
Florida’s Natural Theme Park — Just 30 minutes from Orlando, featuring 10
interconnected lakes, 20 cabins overlooking Dixie Lake,…