Marshall, Texas, is located near Louisiana border, giving visitors the opportunity to experience two distinct cultures, one Western and one Southern with a Cajun twist. Located in the area around Marshall you will find recreational activities including museums, parks, lakes and parks such as Caddo Lake State Park. There are several RV parks in the area. read more
Burnet, Texas, is a popular vacation town northwest of Austin and near several lakes including Inks Lake and Lake Buchanan. There are plenty of outdoor activities such as skiing, fishing, golf, camping and walking trails. Other attractions include a couple of museums, an athletic center and shops. There are several RV parks in the area. read more
Crockett is an active community with ample outdoor opportunities. It is located near the Davey Crockett National Forest, Big Slough Wilderness and beautiful pine forests. There are opportunities for fishing, camping, hunting, bird watching, hiking and biking. Crockett is rich with history ranging from legends of Davy Crockett to large archaeological sites. read more
Hurricane Ike destroyed much of Galveston Island, including the city-operated Dellanera RV Park. Other RV campgrounds, however, are open for business. While in Galveston, visit Moody Gardens for recreational activities and to see natural history exhibits. Grand buildings include Ashton Villa, Grand 1894 Opera House and romanesque Moody Mansion. Boat enthusia… read more
Texas is big country. From the panhandle's grass and prairies, over to Big Bend National Park, east to the Piney Woods and along the Gulf Coast shores, Texas offers much in the way of backcountry opportunities in its wide open state. It's possible to hit the Gulf Coast and surf one day, load up your RV and head to the mesas and deserts of Bog Bend the next.… read more
Fiesta, Texas, home of the theme park Six Flags Fiesta, lies less than 10 miles from the border of Mexico. Recreational activities near Fiesta are diverse, with rivers, lakes and waterfalls for hiking, kayaking, bicycling and exploring… read more
Located approximately 20 miles west of Fort Worth, Weatherford is known as the peach capital of Texas. It has a historic downtown district with more than 60 turn-of-the-century homes and buildings and is home to Weatherford College. Th… read more
Visitors to Dallas, Texas will find many lodging options including RV parks and resorts mainly located on the outskirts of the downtown area. Their locations offer a peaceful natural setting yet close to the area's attraction, which in… read more
Baytown, Texas, is on the northern shore of Galveston Bay. The area is situated between San Jacinto River and Trinity River, providing Baytown visitors plenty of fishing opportunities. Numerous Baytown parks with free access to fishing… read more
Brownsville, Texas, has a subtropical climate with surroundings that are filled with palm trees, bougainvillea flowers and a variety of exotic bird species. The city is also situated on the banks of the Rio Grande River and near Gulf o… read more
Fort Worth, Texas, is the city of cowboys with a rich heritage of the old west. The downtown area has three main districts--Sundance Square, the Cultural District and the Stockyards National Historic District. All three are within a th… read more
The Angelina National Forest, just east of Lufkin, surrounds Sam Rayburn Lake, which is one of the largest lakes in Texas. The lake was formed in the 1960s by damming the Angelina River. Recreational opportunities abound on the lake, t… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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