Located in south Austin, McKinney Falls State Park has been open to the public since 1976. From this location in Travis County, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is easily accessible. Named after one of the first colonists in the area, Thomas F. McKinney, the park still features the remains of his horse trainer’s cabin […]
Way Down Upon the Suwannee River
Florida state parks are a dream for Floridians and Snowbirds. If the roller coaster at Disney World isn’t your thing, roll down a river with paddle and canoe. North Florida’s Suwannee River Wilderness Trail is 170 miles long. The Suwannee River rises from the Okefenokee Swamp in Fargo, Georga and empties into the Gulf of […]
Delights and Dangers of Hiking in Ocala
Florida is so blessed with amazing natural resources that state residents typically spend entire lifetimes without even seeing much of what is on offer! Generations of authorities responsible for economic development must get credit for all the jobs and revenue streams created in Florida, without losing the pristine values of rivers, forests, and eco-systems in […]