Palmetto State Park is a beautiful, other-worldly park located just northwest of Gonzales, Texas. (For more things to do in Gonzales, Texas, click here.) With lush palmetto fronds lining the trails, one might be tricked into thinking they’d been transported into Jurassic Park. The park is conveniently located just over two hours from Houston, and …
As summer drags on and the days get hotter and hotter, many of us are looking to cool off with a dip in a local swimming hole. While there are plenty of waterparks and public pools, there’s nothing like a natural swimming hole on a hot summer day. I’ve put together a list of the …
Nestled deep in the Piney Woods of East Texas, Holly Lake Ranch is a resort community with plenty of vacation homes available for rent. Just across the road from the community is a Holiday Inn Vacation Club, which shares amenities with the community. Many of the homes are lakefront, with private docks, and even provide …
With plenty of hiking and biking trails, mountain climbing, and access to the Pedernales River, Milton Reimers Ranch Park has something for everyone. We visited this park specifically to swim in the river. The river is accessed by a steep road that leads down to a rocky beach. From there, you can choose a spot …
Lake Houston Wilderness Park is an expansive city park just north of Houston. It’s the only city park that allows overnight camping. Entering Lake Houston Wilderness Park, you’d be hard pressed to remember that you just left Houston city limits not far behind. Spanning over 4,700 acres, the park offers miles of trails, as well …
Picturesque doesn’t quite do justice to this beautiful area. With hiking trails, a beautiful waterfall, and cold, refreshing water, Chalk Ridge Falls might just be the perfect place to spend a hot Texas summer day! We parked at a small parking lot overlooking the Lampasas River. There is a bathroom there, but it is awful. …
If you’re looking for a family-friendly day trip from Houston, Lake Somerville State Park fits the bill! The park offers 20 miles of trails to satisfy even the most avid hiker. And if you’re not that into hiking (or if you have young kids with you) there are loops off the main trails that will …