TOP 5 NATIONAL & STATE PARKS IN TEXAS

TOP 5 NATIONAL & STATE PARKS IN TEXAS

Texas is a large state, which means there is plenty of space for lovely state parks, over 90 to be exact. Here, you may gaze at any of the state’s most breathtaking natural treasures and participate in a variety of outdoor activities. While the Lone Star State has many beautiful state parks to choose from, here are our top selections for those you must see at least once in a lifetime.

1- PALO DURO CANYON STATE PARK

Palo Duro Canyon, often known as the Grand Canyon of Texas, passes through the middle of the Panhandle south of Amarillo. There are almost 30 miles of trekking and bicycling paths, and the scenery is breathtaking. The park’s amphitheater’s rocky red-tinged mountains provide a stunning backdrop for the Texas Outdoor Musical, an open-air show involving people and horses that takes place each summer. Keep a watch out for Longhorn cattle grazing along the canyon’s rim, which are part of the official Texas state longhorn herd. Camping is offered in tent and RV campsites, and a limited number of rustic cottages are provided for overnight rents with reservations.

2- BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK

In Texas, everything is huge, including the state’s crowning place, Big Bend national park.  The parks preserve an area of Chihuahuan desert wider than the state of Rhode Island, wedged within a 90-degree bend in the Rio Grande River near the Mexican frontier. The majority of the park can only be reached on foot; there are over 150 miles of trekking routes to choose from, ranging in complexity from simple to very tough. Visitors are urged to stay at least one night in the region due to the park’s secluded location and enormous size.

3- GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK

Bring your trekking boots when you plan to visit Guadalupe Mountains National Park, which is located in Texas’ highest peak, 8,751-foot Guadalupe Peak. You’ll be at 3,000 feet of altitude on the 8.4-mile round-trip climb, but the vistas of the nearby mountains and desert floor are breathtaking once you reach the Top of Texas. Guadalupe has two constructed campgrounds as well as primitive camping permission, but the rural park lacks restaurants, petrol stations, grocery stores, and overnight hotel alternatives. White’s City, New Mexico, is 35 miles away and has food, ice, showers, and motel rooms.

4- ENCHANTED ROCK STATE PARK

A massive 150-metre-high pink granite dome rises from the plains west of Austin, the country’s second largest of its kind. Enchanted rock has been adorning this terrain approximately for one billion years, making it one of the oldest rocks on the planet. Enchanted Rock is largely a day-use park, although there are a few of basic and backcountry campsites for guests willing to take a walk to their pitch. RVs are not allowed.

5- HUECO TANKS STATE PARK

Hueco Tanks, located forty miles east of El Paso in West Texas, has a magnificent environment and a deep heritage. For thousands of years, native tribes have come to this natural location to take use of the park’s eponymous natural rainfall deposits. Symbols and cave paintings from many cultures may be seen in Hueco Tanks. Camping, rock climbing, and trekking are among popular activities in this area. Climbers from all around the country come to this area to climb. Access to Hueco Tanks is limited due to the historical significance and vulnerability of the rock paintings. Visitors must make appointments to enter the North Mountain section, which is restricted to 70 persons per day, or hire a trained guide to visit other portions of the park.