Planning a Lost Maples Weekend: Nearby Towns, Scenic Drives, and Hill Country Stops
Lost Maples State Natural Area is one of the best-known fall destinations in Texas, but the surrounding region deserves just as much attention. A weekend … Read more
Parks and Recreation
Dark Sky Parks in Texas: Where to See the State at Night
Texas is famous for wide-open land, long horizons, and big sunsets. But some of the state’s most impressive views appear after dark. Away from city … Read more
Caprock Canyons Is the Newest Dark Sky Park in Texas
Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway has long been one of the Texas Panhandle’s most impressive outdoor destinations. Visitors come for its towering red-rock cliffs, … Read more
South Llano River State Park Is One of Texas’s Quietest Stargazing Escapes
Texas has several well-known places to experience truly dark skies, but South Llano River State Park often flies under the radar. Tucked away just outside … Read more
Enchanted Rock After Dark: Why This Texas Favorite Shines at Night
For most visitors, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area is a daytime destination. They arrive early to hike the famous pink granite dome, explore the trails, … Read more
Copper Breaks State Park and the Wide-Open Texas Sky
Some Texas landscapes feel enclosed by forests or hills. Copper Breaks State Park feels exactly the opposite. Located in the Rolling Plains of North Texas, … Read more
Why Big Bend Ranch State Park Is One of the Best Places in Texas to See the Night Sky
Texas has no shortage of beautiful places to watch a sunset, but once the sun disappears, very few locations can match what happens above Big … Read more
When Is the Best Time to Visit Lost Maples? A Season-by-Season Guide
Lost Maples State Natural Area is one of the most beloved outdoor destinations in the Texas Hill Country. Tucked near Vanderpool, this scenic park draws … Read more
Why Lost Maples Is One of the Most Unique Places in Texas
Texas has no shortage of wide-open scenery, river country, desert views, pine forests, and rocky Hill Country trails. Still, Lost Maples State Natural Area stands … Read more
Enchanted Rock and the Mystery Behind Its Legends
Jmbuytaert, Aerial View of Enchanted Rock, CC BY-SA 4.0 Enchanted Rock rises from the Texas Hill Country like something placed there on purpose. Its smooth … Read more