Texas State Parks: Kickapoo Cavern State Park

Located north of Brackettville, Kickapoo Cavern State Park has been opened to the public since 1991. The park includes much of the Edwards Plateau and was originally the Seargeant Ranch.

Camel Trekking in Texas Monahans Sandhills State Park

You don’t have visit Arabia to go trekking on a camel. You can spend two days on a camel-assisted trek in Monahans Sandhills State Park in Texas. With nearly 4000 acres of sand dunes to trek over, you’ll feel like Lawrence of Arabia on his way to Acabar.

Texas State Parks: Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Located near Amarillo, Palo Duro Canyon State Park is situated in the Texas Panhandle. It has been open to the public since 1934. The Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River is credited with creating Palo Duro Canyon, which has been credited with being the second largest canyon in the United States by some. Its name, Palo Duro, means “hard wood” and was given to the park by Spanish explorers who were fascinated by the richness of the juniper and mesquite trees within the park area.

Texas State Parks: Huntsville State Park

Located in Walker County, Huntsville State Park has been open to the public since 1938. Huntsville State Park is a heavily wooded area that encompasses Lake Raven. The park is dominated by shortleaf pines and loblolly trees. It is typical of the East Texas Pine Belt that is so attractive in its scenic beauty.

Texas State Parks Pedernales Falls State Park

Pedernales Falls State Park, located east of Johnson City, has been open to the public since 1970, having been acquired the previous year from private owners. The park gates is open year round, seven days a week.