Prairies and Lakes, Texas
"Prairies and Lakes." Does that title really tell the tale? Well, yes-and no. Prairies and Lakes paints merely the pastoral brush strokes in this region's richly textured panorama. The full picture emerges only when you add the dynamic cities, charming communities, and colorful history that enliven this attraction-packed section of Texas.
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Navarro Mills Lake Camping
There are five developed park areas at Lake Navarro Mills. Liberty Hill Park Liberty Hill Park is located on the western shore of Navarro Mills Lake. and offers 99 campsites with water and electric hookups, of which 3 are screen shelters and 6 have sewer hookups, and 3
, TX CampingLake Arlington Golf Course
Lake Arlington Golf Course is a traditional 18 hole, par 71 facility that sits on 185
Arlington, TX Golf CoursesPreston Kyle Shatto Wildlife Museum
There are currently more than 75 different species of wildlife exhibited in the Shatto Museum, including Africa's "Big Five" - elephant, rhinoceros, lion, leopard, cape buffalo - and a white rhinoceros, one of only two on exhibit in the United States.
Columbus, TX MuseumsWaco Lake Boat Ramps
Waco Lake has a total of 10 public boat ramps. The Corps of Engineers maintains 8 of these 10. The other two are operated by the two public marinas on Waco Lake:
, TX BoatingSomerville Lake Trails
Somerville Lake has two (2) nature trails. Yegua Creek Park in the US Army Corps of Engineers park system has a nature trail approximately 1 mile long within the park. The trail is self-guided, with a trail guide available at the gatehouse. Lake Somerville State Park Trailway System<
, TX HikingLake Whitney State Park
Lake Whitney State Park is located along the east shore of Lake Whitney west of Hillsboro in Hill County, near the ruins of Towash, an early Texas settlement inundated by Lake Whitney. Towash Village was named for the chief of Hainai Indians, who moved into the area in 1835
, TX State ParksMcCown Valley Equestrian Area and Campground
Riders can enjoy exploring almost 3,000
, TX EquestrianUnity Theatre
Unity Theatre is a non-profit, professional theatre located in historic downtown Brenham. This 125-seat theatre, set in a restored warehouse, offers an intimate theatre experience within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and fine bed &
Brenham, TX TheatresEpiscopal Church of the Epiphany
The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany was built in 1869
Calvert, TX Historic ChurchesWhitney Lake COE Parks
CEDAR CREEK PARK Cedar Creek Park has 20 camp/picnic sites with a ground cooker/fire ring. Water faucets are located throughout the park. There is one restroom (with toilet facilities only)
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