Support Us Button Widget

What we learned visiting eight local Texas State Parks

We spent the 100th anniversary of Texas State Parks exploring the parks in our area.

People walking on Pedernales Falls, with light blue pools in the foreground.

Depending on recent rainfall, you may be able to walk around on the falls themselves.

Photo by ATXtoday

City Editor London here. I can’t tell you how much I’ve enjoyed my journey exploring eight local state parks to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Texas State Parks.

We kicked off this series in February and since then I’ve been able to see firsthand just how there is to explore in Central Texas.

Here’s what I’ve learned:

  • Best for: Seeing Texas history
    • Longhorn Cavern State Park
    • McKinney Falls State Park
  • Best for: Hiking
    • Bastrop State Park
    • Buescher State Park
    • Pedernales Falls State Park
  • Best for: Activities
    • Blanco State Park
    • Lockhart State Park
    • Inks Lake State Park

Now, I’d love to hear from you. Did you like our state parks series? Would you be interested in another series like this?

Share your feedback with us.

More from ATXtoday
One of Austin’s most famous A-listers is known for sharing a few words of encouragement on Instagram, so we put together our favorites for you.
These mansions are on the market right now, so you can dare to dream about living in some of Austin’s nicest homes.
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in the Capital City.
Whether or not you have tickets to the upcoming I-35 Series games, the San Antonio Spurs are inviting Austinites to get in on the action during Spurs Week.
Whether you’re looking for omakase, sake pairings, a sushi conveyor belt, a whimsical interior, or an “Ahi Tower,” we’ve got the restaurant for you.
The historic Huston-Tillotson University has produced dozens of notable alumni who have shaped the Austin folks know today.
Chef-owner Amir Hajimaleki has been honing the concept through local pop-ups since 2018 with plans to showcase the Persian “art of hospitality.”
As you watch the 2026 Super Bowl, keep watch for a few familiar, local faces that will make a cameo during the commercials.
Cheer on Team USA at this year’s Winter Olympics in Milan, where four talented Texans will compete for the gold.
The annual Great Backyard Bird Count attracts more than one million people nationwide to help record the bird population.