| Texas is more than a state; it's a state of | | | | |
| mind. Texans are proud of their state (which | | | | Located mid-state near Fredericksburg, the |
| used to be an independent nation) and there | | | | Enchanted Rock sits right on the edge of the |
| are lots of reasons why - Texas hospitality, | | | | Big Sandy Creek. It is one of the biggest |
| Tex-Mex food, a great tradition of Texas | | | | "batholiths" (giant underground rocks) that |
| music, and plenty of natural beauty. If you | | | | has been uncovered by erosion. Nowadays, the |
| want to get out and see the country in your | | | | ghosts are all gone, and you can go hiking, |
| recreational vehicle, Texas has lots to | | | | climbing and backpacking on the rock. If you |
| offer. | | | | don't feel up to climbing it, there are |
| | | | plenty of hiking trails that surround the |
| East Texas has the best of the American | | | | rock, where you can get a good view of it. |
| south, with woodlands and lots of water. | | | | |
| Further up in the Texas panhandle, everything | | | | Unfortunately, you won't be staying in your |
| is flat and green with endless blue skies. | | | | motor home right at the edge of the rock. The |
| Out in western and southern Texas, the land | | | | camping close to the rock has no RV hookups |
| becomes desert and you can camp right against | | | | and no sites big enough to pull in to. You're |
| the border. Texas is huge, and there are | | | | better staying in Fredericksburg. One good |
| things to see in every corner. | | | | spot in Fredericksburg is the Fredericksburg |
| | | | RV Park, a nice facility with all the |
| Big Bend National Park, located in the far | | | | conveniences you could want. It has 100 |
| southwest corner of Texas, is known for its | | | | sites, Internet access, cable TV and pretty |
| rugged beauty, and also for its isolation. | | | | scenery. They take reservations |
| This makes it a great spot for those who want | | | | |
| to get away from it all. While most of the | | | | If you don't want to be land-locked, Padre |
| country has been divided up and tamed, Big | | | | Island National Seashore is an option. It is |
| Bend is still wilderness at its best. | | | | located just south of Corpus Christi, and |
| | | | stretches along the Laguna Madre. It is a |
| You'll find a variety of natural wonders in | | | | barrier island with lots of wildlife, native |
| Big Bend - from the Rio Grande River to the | | | | plants and activities to enjoy. It's the |
| sky high mountain basins only an hour's drive | | | | longest stretch of undeveloped barrier island |
| away. The park also features desert, which is | | | | in the world. |
| why it's like three parks in one. | | | | |
| | | | In addition to the ocean, Padre Island has |
| There are three campgrounds run by the | | | | rare animals including exotic birds and sea |
| National Park where you can take a motor | | | | turtles. Watching the birds and the sea |
| home. Between these three parks, you can find | | | | turtle releases are big tourist attractions. |
| something to suit your needs. Make a | | | | There is also great camping, a sky full of |
| reservation if you plan to head out there. | | | | stars, and outdoor activities like bicycling |
| | | | to enjoy. |
| For more rugged camping in Big Bend, try the | | | | |
| Basin Campground. The drive down can be | | | | Destination South Padre RV Resort is perfect |
| dangerous for big rigs, so this site is | | | | for all rigs. It's made specifically for |
| recommended for smaller motor homes. Big rig | | | | recreational vehicles and offers a great view |
| parking can also be difficult here. Still, | | | | of the Laguna. It can be crowded during the |
| it's a great place if you want to really be | | | | tourist season, but with great views of the |
| deep in the wilderness. | | | | Gulf of Mexico and cooling ocean breezes, it |
| | | | is a popular spot. They take reservations. |
| Enchanted Rock is named after a giant rock | | | | |
| that inspired fear in both Indians and | | | | There are things to do and see throughout the |
| settlers alike. The Indians of the area | | | | state. You can easily spend a couple of weeks |
| believed the huge rock was inhabited by | | | | touring around the state. The Lone Star State |
| ghosts, and early adventurers avoided | | | | is a great place to explore with your |
| exploration for years by because they | | | | recreational vehicle. |
| believed it swallowed people. | | | | |