Texas
Say "Texas" and think BIG, Big country, Big hospitality, And big opportunities for a fun filled vacationYou will find enticing diversity here - in the scenery, the history, the food, and the people. And you will discover a hospitality born of gracious Southern roots, sprinkled with old-fashioned Western grit, and spiced with the cultures and customes of Hispanic, German, Czech, and two dozen or so other significant ancestries.
Texas is, indeed, like a whole other country.
Explore Texas
Lake Meredith Fishing
Lake is going through low water conditions. Locals have said the boat ramp at the old marina can be used to launch a boat - but probably is the only one that is totally operational.
, TX FishingTishomingo National Wildlife Refuge
The 16,464 acre Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge is one of more than 540 refuges throughout the United States managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service. Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge lies at the upper Washita arm of , TX Wildlife Refuges
Brazosport Museum of Natural Science
Named one of the ten best museums in Texas by Frommer's Travel Guide, the Museum celebrates coastal Texas natural history and geography and is home to the largest collection of shells on display in the South
Lake Jackson, TX MuseumsWaco Lake Hunting
Waco Lake offers a wide variety of hunting opportunities including: dove, early teal, duck, archery, deer gun season, and spring turkey hunting. There are 9 Wildlife Management Areas that consist of approximately 2,000
, TX HuntingHelen Lee Estate Daffodil Gardens
Spectacular display of blooms draws visitors from wide area. Open during blooming season (mid-Feb. through late-Feb.)
Gladewater, TX Botanical GardensDavy Crockett Statue
David “Davy” Crockett was born in Tennessee on August 17, 1786 and died a hero on March 6, 1836 at the Battle of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. A memorial to Davy Crockett stands at the south end of Ozona's town square, and Crockett County, formed in 1875
Ozona, TX MonumentsInternational Exotic Feline Sanctuary International Exotic Feline Sanctuary
Founded in 1988, the International Exotic Feline Sanctuary's misson is to care for its exotic feline inhabitants as well as educate the public about their needs. Bobcats, cougars, jaguars, leopards, lions and tigers are among the species living on the site, which currently features more than 60
Boyd, TX ZoosParker County Courthouses
After three previous structures were destroyed by fire, the present Parker County Courthouse was begun in 1884 and dedicated in 1886
Weatherford, TX Historic CourthousesBig Bend Ranch State Park Camping
Camping Areas are located at Colorado Canyon, Madera (Monilla) Canyon and at Grassy Banks River Access along FM 170. Two group camping areas, Contrabando and Arenosa, have self-composting toilets. 11
, TX CampingLavon Lake Fishing
Lavon Lake is noted for crappie fishing, especially in winter and spring. Largemouth bass, channel catfish, and blue catfish offer good angling opportunities. Striped bass were stocked in 1989 and 1994
, TX FishingHords Creek Lake Boating
Check for accessibility due to water level conditions. All major coves have speed limit restrictions so anglers can better enjoy sportfishing. No marina or boat rental facilities are located on the lake. FRIENDSHIP PARK
, TX BoatingGrapevine Lake Hiking and BikingTrails
Northshore Trail Approximately 9 miles Northshore offers some spectacular views of Grapevine Lake and dam for both hiking and biking.
, TX Trails