Download Official Guide to Texas State Parks and Historic Sites: Revised Edition djvu

Most park books are printed in only a few colors or shades and to that extent, I found in this guide a much richer approach. Very good information for anyone interested in visiting Texas State parks and historical sites.

Most park books are printed in only a few colors or shades and to that extent, I found in this guide a much richer approach. Out of the approximately 5 books I purchased, this is one of the two I actually use to find myself around. A good complement to this is "Camper's Guide to Texas Parks, Lakes, and Forests". 21 people found this helpful. The book also gives interesting background on the parks and sites and includes good photography.

LAURENCE PARENT is a freelance photographer and writer specializing in landscape, nature, and travel subjects

LAURENCE PARENT is a freelance photographer and writer specializing in landscape, nature, and travel subjects. His work has appeared in Texas Highways, Texas Monthly, Texas Parks and Wildlife, National Geographic Traveler, Sierra, Natural History, Outside, Backpacker, Men's Journal, Travel and Leisure, Newsweek, and the New York Times. I bought this book together with a whole bunch of books on State Parks, figuring it would help me distinguish the real places I was looking for to escape the city and find some weekend rest where I could picnic and let my 1-year old toddler wander about.

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The book is organized by geographical regions to help you plan your trips around the state.

The book is organized by geographical regions to help you plan your trips around the state

and Historic Site - Wyler Aerial Tramway - Gulf Coast - Battleship Texas State Historic Site - Brazos Bend State Park - Copano Bay State Fishing Pier - Fulton Mansion State Historic Site - Galveston Island State Park - Goose Island State Park - Lake Corpus Christi State Park - Lake Texana State Park - Lipantitlan State Historic Site - Matagorda Island Wildlife Management Area - Mustang Island State Park - Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site

Some parks, particularly state historic sites, may have more limited days and hours. For every park, Laurence Parent provides all of the essential information: The natural or historical attractions of the park. Types of recreation offered. Some parks, particularly state historic sites, may have more limited days and hours. However, schedules sometimes change, both seasonally and for operational reasons.

Since it was first published in 1996, Official Guide to Texas State Parks and Historic Sites has become Texans’ one-stop source for information on great places to camp, fish, hike, backpack, swim, ride horseback, go rock climbing, view scenic landscapes, tour historical sites, and enjoy almost any other outdoor recreation. sites, completely updated information for every park, and beautiful new photographs for most of the parks. The book is organized by geographical regions to help you plan your trips around.

Since it was first published in 1996, Official Guide to Texas State Parks .

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department purchased 2,172. 5 acres (87. ha) in two phases. University of Texas Press. ISBN 978-0-292-71726-8. 1,500 acres (610 ha) were purchased in 1974, and 700 acres (280 ha) were purchased in 1977  .