Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area's brochure warns that "the river can be dangerous!" for rafting, canoeing and other waterborne adventure. The exclamation mark is added for emphasis.

More information. The state Department of Natural Resources will take public comment on the Washougal Oaks Natural Area draft management plan through May 9 and plans to finalize the plan in June.

2. The Enchanted Rock & Fredericksburg Route. If you love hiking and history, this road trip route is perfect. Start in Llano and head toward Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. The massive pink ...

If you think Texas doesn’t have fall foliage, Lost Maples State Natural Area is here to prove you wrong. The East Trail Loop is a five-ish-mile hike that winds through canyons, limestone cliffs, ...

Just behind Lost Maples Natural Area is Pedernales Falls State Park in Johnson City at the No. 4 spot. It is roughly an hour away from Austin and offers tubing, paddling and swimming opportunities ...

Lost Maples State Natural Area Credit: BROWN W. CANNON III Located in a very secluded, quiet corner of Texas Hill Country, Lost Maples State Natural Area, spanning nearly 3,000 acres, contains the ...

Trip Time: 3 Hours Driving Time This Texas hill country road trip can be completed in about three hours, which makes it perfect for an enjoyable day trip. The journey begins at sunrise in Enchanted ...

Lost Maples State Natural Area: Ideal for Fall Camping Lost Maples is the ultimate spot for a fall camping trip in Texas. The park is famous for its vibrant autumn foliage, which paints the ...

Lost Maples State Natural Area’s East Trail Coming to Lost Maples during the fall was like getting a slice of East Coast comfort. I missed peak maple leaf season back home, but this trail more ...

After decades on the wish list, long-sought improvements at Volo Bog State Natural Area in Ingleside have been funded and are expected to proceed. Replacing the existing boardwalk and floating ...

The winners of Volo Bog State Natural Area’s 38th Annual Nature Photo Contest were announced between music sets at the site’s Annual WinterFest on Sunday, Jan. 12. The annual competition and ...

Enchanted Rock Natural State Area is continuing its expansion after purchasing a 3,073-acre property in Llano County for $43 million. Good news for fans of the outdoors - there's soon going to be ...