In September of 2020, we made the genius choice to challenge ourselves with seeing every Texas State Park in one year. That was before we knew how many state parks Texas actually has. Turns out, it’s a lot. 89 to be exact. That means that we’ve got to average 7-8 parks a month. Can we do it?! We’re going to try! Here, you can find the basic details, history, and our experience of every state park we visit, including links to our vlog episode for each one. Let the adventure begin!
First State Park seen was on 4 October 2020. The countdown has started!
The Deets Pedernales Falls State Park is located in Johnson City, TX, an hour west of Austin, TX. The Pedernales River is the main draw at this park, and you can swim, tube, wade, kayak, canoe, or fish in the refreshing waters. On land, you can enjoy bird watching, hiking, mountain biking, geocaching, picnicking, riding …
The Deets Longhorn Cavern State Park is located in Burnet, TX, only an hour north of Austin, TX. The main attraction is right in the name; Longhorn Cavern. Entrance to the actual park itself is free, and there are just over a mile of short, easy trails to hike. The park is day use only, …
The Deets Colorado Bend State Park is located in Bend, TX, less than 30 minutes from San Saba, TX, and Lampasas, TX. The biggest attractions of the more than 5,000-acre park are Spicewood Springs and Gorman Falls, but there are plenty of other activities to do if you’ve already marked those off your bucket list. …
The Deets Fort Boggy State Park is located in Centerville, TX, less than two hours east of Waco, TX. The park covers over 1,800 acres and offers swimming, fishing, boating, paddling, hiking, biking, camping, and cabin rentals. As of this writing, they are expanding their hiking trails and are also updating their cabins. A new …
The Deets Lake Whitney State Park is located in Whitney, TX, 40 minutes north of Waco, TX. Lake Whitney covers more than 23,000 acres and offers all the things a water-loving soul could want. You can boat, fish, swim, and even water ski. On land, you can enjoy the park’s two hiking trails, geocache, camp, …
The Deets Mother Neff State Park is located in Moody, TX. It is just 20 minutes north of Temple, TX, and 30 minutes southwest of Waco, TX. This lovely park might be one of the smaller ones here in Texas, but it has much to offer. The Leon River winds through the park, offering great …
The Deets Lake Corpus Christi State Park is located in Mathis, TX, forty minutes west of Corpus Christi, TX. Lake Corpus Christi is over 18,000 acres of enjoyable water, and there are many different options for enjoying a day out on the lake. You can swim, paddle, sail, fish, boat, and water ski. Kayaks and …
The Deets Mustang Island State Park is located 15 minutes southwest of Port Aransas, TX, and roughly 35 minutes southeast of Corpus Christi, TX. The park offers 5 or so miles of open beach to enjoy. You can swim, fish, build sandcastles, sunbathe, and birdwatch. We even saw people surfing during our visit! The park …
The Deets Inks Lake State Park is located in Burnet, TX, about an hour and a half northwest of Austin, TX. The park covers just over 1,200 acres and has much to offer. The main draw to the park is Inks Lake, and you can swim, fish, boat, water ski, and even scuba dive. Paddleboats, …
The Deets Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site is located in Stonewall, TX, and is a short 15-minute jaunt from Fredericksburg, TX. This state park is different from any other we’ve visited so far. The visitor’s center is central in the park and acts as a jumping point for everything else. The park …
