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Written by Shirley T
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Monday, 08 March 2010 00:00 |
 For Austin city folks, McKinney Falls State Park is the nearest state park to their home. Located 13 miles southeast of State Capitol in Austin Downtown, the park can be reached via U.S. Highway 183, followed by McKinney Falls Parkway. As the name calls, the focal point of the park is McKinney Falls. Although this is the shortest traveled state park from home, we decided to spend a full day at McKinney Park in order to put our newly bought mobile gas stove for good use. Weather was cold in winte… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Thursday, 11 February 2010 00:00 |
 Located about 9 miles east from Johnson City in Texas Hill Country, Pedernales Falls offers a clear spring-fed river and lovely waterfalls over the slope of limestone. The highlight of this park is the Pedernales River which one may swim in the river, wade water or even engage in tubing but this place has more than that for nature enthusiasts. Hiking trails are plenty, mountain biking is also possible, bird watching and also horse riding! Although this park is not known as 'fishing' park, angler… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Wednesday, 27 January 2010 08:56 |
 If you happen to visit Texas Big Bend National Park with a limited time for sightseeing, be sure you put Santa Elena Canyon Trail at the top of your list! The sight of Rio Grande cut vertically the limestone walls of 1500-foot height is amazing! A definite must see. And Santa Elena Canyon Trail is the best spot to catch this impressive view! The trailhead begins at the end of the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive near the picnic area. A round trip takes about 1.6 miles and generally, the trail is a shor… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Monday, 25 January 2010 09:09 |
 You must be wondering, did we actually bring along a raft or canoe to float on the Rio Grande River? Otherwise, why should we be here at the river access point. The answer is "How I wish we did!". Too bad we didn't. Seeing a couple of trucks at the parking bay confirmed our instinct that this is definitely a place of attraction. One of the vehicles was equipped with canoe racks on its wagon. Bushes here were green and taller than me. Following our heart led us to a path, advancing nearer to the… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Saturday, 23 January 2010 15:28 |
 Castolon Historic District is the place to catch the glimpse of Big Bend's past. Located at the western side of Big Bend National Park, it is accessible either via Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive or Old Maverick Road. However, the Old Maverick Road is an unpaved road only recommended for high clearance vehicles. What I recalled vividly when we arrived there, the weather was very hot. Guess it is the venue to experience the temperature of Chihuahuan desert albeit we were there on Thanksgiving weekend, … |
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