There are many parks in Texas. There are also many national historic monuments and historic sites. Texas is large and its climate varies in different parts of the state. There are the dry, flatlands of the Texas Panhandle to the tropical beaches of the Gulf of Mexico in South Texas. The national parks of Texas make great family outings for the day or pitch a tent and stay for a few days.

Big Bend is one of nature's best kept secrets. No one has tried to keep the park a secret, but people simply don't come because Big Bend isn't the flashiest place around, but it is worth seeing and experiencing at least once. There is nothing else on earth quite like Big Bend as well as the nearby Guadalupe Mountains National Park.

It may be that the Texas Parks are running out of habitat for all of the Parks' wild creatures. In early July of 2006 some wildcats wandered away from one Park, and into the backyard of a residence in Plano, Texas. The problem presented by the appearance of those wildcats gave everyone a taste of the problems facing the first campers in the present-day State Park system.

The Palo Duro Canyon is "The Grand Canyon of Texas." The canyon was discovered by early Spanish settlers who named the canyon "Palo Duro," Spanish for "hardwood." The canyon has an abundance of juniper and mesquite trees. The canyon was opened in the 1934 and the Civilian Conservation Corporation built most of the buildings and roads still used in the canyon today. The canyon is a great place to bring the family for Texas camping under the West Texas stars or for the summer nightly showings of "Texas" in the outdoor amphitheater.

The author of the following article enjoyed several weekends with a few of the young ladies in Livingston, Texas. She shared with them some photographs, and she visited with the mother of a baby girl in Livingston. The writer left Texas well before that baby had joined the other young girls in Livingston-well before the baby-turned-toddler had begun to take an interest in the wildflowers in Texas.

The city of Beaumont, Texas has seen it's share of stormy days-literally. With six major hurricanes (Audrey, Carla, Bonnie, Andrew, Lili, and Rita) hitting the city since the fifties, Beaumont's developed a tough skin. But this city that loves sun, the coastline and golf has access to lots right at it's fingertips. Come visit the always remodeling city of Beaumont, Texas.

Housed within the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown Metropolitan Area of Texas, Freeport, Texas is a small city paradise near the Gulf of Mexico. Surfside and Quintana Beaches are popular with the locals, and so is Freeport Municipal Park. Freeport's got some of the best fishing in all of Texas. With lots of fishing lodges, marinas, boat ramps and even deep sea fishing party boats, fishing in Freeport, Texas is top notch.

There's a real estate paradise brewing in the American South. Economic housing is available everyone from Atlanta to Houston.Everything's bigger in Texas. In Dallas, Texas, the real estate market for buyers and sellers is in full bloom. For families, the outstanding local school system in Dallas Fort Worth in designed to challenge students from cradle to cap and gown. Dallas is known for it's advanced banking and computer technologies.

El Paso County, Texas isn't just famous for those cheesy Old El Paso salsa commercials that took over American television in the early to mid-nineties. The county with the sixth largest city in the United States has a lot to be proud of. And with several major highways taking residents from Mexico to British Columbia, getting out and about is never a problem in the good old city of El Paso.

The city of Palestine is a charming, east Texas City that has the feel of the Deep South. It is not your usual get-away, but worth the trip. It's relaxed, slow-paced atmosphere transports weary vacationers into a time and place that has passed us by. Quaint bed and breakfasts, wonderful hotels, interesting architecture, restored Victorian Homes, historic museums, and beautiful natural spaces make Palestine worth the visit.

The city of Beaumont, Texas has seen it's share of stormy days-literally. With six major hurricanes (Audrey, Carla, Bonnie, Andrew, Lili, and Rita) hitting the city since the fifties, Beaumont's developed a tough skin. But this city that loves sun, the coastline and golf has access to lots right at it's fingertips. Come visit the always remodeling city of Beaumont, Texas.

Housed within the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown Metropolitan Area of Texas, Freeport, Texas is a small city paradise near the Gulf of Mexico. Surfside and Quintana Beaches are popular with the locals, and so is Freeport Municipal Park. Freeport's got some of the best fishing in all of Texas. With lots of fishing lodges, marinas, boat ramps and even deep sea fishing party boats, fishing in Freeport, Texas is top notch.

There's a real estate paradise brewing in the American South. Economic housing is available everyone from Atlanta to Houston.Everything's bigger in Texas. In Dallas, Texas, the real estate market for buyers and sellers is in full bloom. For families, the outstanding local school system in Dallas Fort Worth in designed to challenge students from cradle to cap and gown. Dallas is known for it's advanced banking and computer technologies.

El Paso County, Texas isn't just famous for those cheesy Old El Paso salsa commercials that took over American television in the early to mid-nineties. The county with the sixth largest city in the United States has a lot to be proud of. And with several major highways taking residents from Mexico to British Columbia, getting out and about is never a problem in the good old city of El Paso.

The city of Palestine is a charming, east Texas City that has the feel of the Deep South. It is not your usual get-away, but worth the trip. It's relaxed, slow-paced atmosphere transports weary vacationers into a time and place that has passed us by. Quaint bed and breakfasts, wonderful hotels, interesting architecture, restored Victorian Homes, historic museums, and beautiful natural spaces make Palestine worth the visit.

Fort Stockton, Texas lies along the Chihuahuan Desert at an elevation of 3,000 feet. The elevation and arid conditions make for cool nights, warm days, and amazing sunsets. The town is located 329 miles northwest of San Antonio and 245 miles east of El Paso. It is the county seat of Pecos County. Fort Stockton was developed around the Camanche Springs and the actual fort still remains today.

Bandera County, about an hour's drive northwest of San Antonio, is a great place for a family vacation. Your family will enjoy any of the many dude ranches in Bandera County, whether it's the Dixie Dude Ranch, the Flying L or the Mayan. Or you can find lodging in the county seat of Bandera. Come on Labor Day to "Celebrate Bandera!" You&'ll find plenty of good food and fun.

A Texas dude ranch vacation could be just what you're looking for if you're looking to get away from city life and enjoy outdoor activities such as horseback riding, cook outs and just breathing in fresh air. While there are many dude ranches, one Texas dude ranch that stands out from the rest is the Beaumont Ranch in Texas. If your company needs a place for teambuilding, this is the Texas dude ranch destination for you.

The city of Cedar Park, Texas, invites you to visit this town, which is just 15 minutes from downtown Austin and a five- or 10-minute drive from Lake Travis and other recreational wonders of the Texas Hill Country. Whether you want to ride an old-fashioned train, putter away your day on the golf course, take the kids to a water park or just relax and enjoy your stay, the city of Cedar Park as much to offer you.

Visit the Gulf Coast of Texas if you want to find a family-oriented beach for a fun-filled vacation. Crystal Beach, located 22 miles northeast of Galveston on the Bolivar Peninsula, is one such beach that might be just the quiet family retreat you are looking for on the Gulf Coast of Texas. With 27 miles of beaches where you can camp, fish, crab and much more, you'll have a memorable family vacation.

The Dixie Dude Ranch in Bandera, Texas, is a fun place for the whole family to get a little taste of the Texas Hill Country. Whether you want to lay back and get a massage, ride on the trail, swim, fish or play a variety of games, the Dixie Dude Ranch offers your family a relaxing get-away from city life. Come on out for a couple of nights and sample a little Old West hospitality.

A Texas lake vacation is the perfect way to spend your downtime if you want to swim, boat, cycle, fish or just "hang out". The lakes of Texas offer such variety when it comes to activities that you won't know what to do first. But if you have a particular activity in mind for your valuable days off, consider these locale suggestions for your next fun-filled Texas lake vacation.

Visit Corpus Christi city on Texas' Gulf coast for a fun vacation spot your whole family will enjoy. The city and surrounding area offers many activities that your family can do together. Whether you hit the beaches, visit the Texas State Aquarium or the USS Lexington, or even catch a Corpus Christi Hooks minor league baseball game, you'll remember your trip to Corpus Christi city.

Grapevine makes for a great trip as you will see as soon as you enter this city. Grapevine city is filled with great things to do and see and the people are wonderful. When you are in Grapevine be sure to see as much of the area as you can. There are plenty of places to stay when you are visiting the city. You should have no problem finding a good hotel where you can rest up at night and get ready for another day of sightseeing.

The City of Fort Worth has a lot to offer. It's a wonderful place to live if you want to live close to the city. The Famous Willie Nelson Forth of July Picnic goes on every year a Historic Stockyards. There are also Art Museums like the Kimball Art Museum, along with 4 other museums located in a park like setting. Very Beautiful. There are many different places of real estate stores in Fort Worth. Fort Worth is full of fun attractions for all ages. Take a look!