Big Bend National Park
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and head to Big Bend National Park. Located in southwest Texas, Big Bend is hundreds of miles from city life. Choose from more than 150 miles of trails, such as Window Trail or Lost Mine Trail, and plan a hiking trip. The highest elevations are in the Chisos Mountains around 7,800 feet. Utilize the lightly traveled roads of Big Bend and jump on a bike. Travelers find over 100 miles of paved roads and 160 miles of back country dirt roads for exploration. Check at the visitors center for road conditions and remember temperatures are highest from May to September, so pack accordingly
Big Bend National Park
P.O. Box 129
Big Bend National Park, Texas 79834
432-477-2251
http://www.nps.gov/bibe/index.htm
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Plan a trip to the Texas Hill Country. Make a stop at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, one of the largest batholiths in the United States. Enchanted Rock rises 1,825 feet above sea level and is composed of pink granite. Enjoy hiking, rock climbing, camping and star gazing at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. View wildlife in its natural habitat, historical artifacts and indigenous plants to the area. Near Enchanted Rock State Natural Area find the Guadalupe River available for canoeing, fishing, swimming, tubing or rafting. The Texas Hill Country is known as the birth place of Lyndon Johnson and Texas Wine Country.
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
16710 Ranch Rd. 965
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
830-685-3636
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/enchanted_rock/
South Padre Island
Head south and enjoy the warm waters of South Padre Island. Known as "the tropical tip of Texas," South Padre Island sits on the longest barrier Island in the world. Featuring a sub-tropical climate with an average winter temperatures of 65 degrees, South Padre Island is a year-round vacation destination. Take a swim in the warm Gulf waters or relax on the sandy beaches. Consider a fishing, snorkeling or boat excursion. Test your skills at windsurfing, jet skiing, kiteboarding, surfing or parasailing.
