The Piney Woods Region
The Piney Woods region can be a refreshing relief from the rest of Texas. Surprisingly green and lush, this region boasts beautiful pine trees and revitalizing lakes among the historic sites that were a crucial part of building the Texas we know today. The history buff will want to visit the historic cities along El Camino Real: Nacogdoches, San Augustine, and Weches. The colorful pasts and stories of independence that resound from these towns will delight and educate. For those who love festivals themed from Winter Wonderland to fire ants, visit Marshall. You also won’t want to miss the gorgeous Texas Rose Festival in Tyler, which includes a parade, rose show, and tours of rose gardens. You will also find a plethora of great food from the fresh produce maintained in Texas. Look for roadside stands of tomatoes, sweet onions, yams, and peaches. The scenery is beautiful in this state with delicate dogwoods, fragrant azaleas, and classic roses, so be sure to plan a day driving trip to view all that Piney Woods has to offer. The South Texas Plains encompass everything I associate with Texas: the Mexican influences, the Alamo, the climate, and the Rio Grande. Nature lovers will want to first travel to Alamo. Home to the Santa Ana Wildlife Refuge, one of the most well known in the nation, visitors can see over 400 species of birds, many of which cannot be seen anywhere else. Here you will also find Sunderland’s Cactus Garden featuring native, exotic, and rare cacti. In Laredo, the “Gateway to Mexico”, you will find Mexican flavor and a flourishing economy. Laredo is home to Texas A&M University that hosts a myriad of sporting competitions, Fort McIntosh, built in 1848, and Lake Casa Blanca International State Park. You will find the 1,656-acre lake is among the state’s best for largemouth bass fishing and is a first-rate location for birding and wildlife watching. San Antonio became a city through a mission built by Spain. At first called Mission San Antonio de Valero, it is now widely known as the Alamo. Found on the east side of Alamo Plaza is the most famous spot in Texas where 189 defenders fell on March 6, 1836, after repeated attacks by the Mexican Army. One of the most recognizable buildings in the nation and most visited attraction in Texas, you can still tour the Long Barrack Museum, library, and chapel. San Antonio is also noted for superb golf courses with several municipal courses throughout the city. The recommended are the Palmer Course at La Cantera, La Cantera Golf Course, and the Quarry Golf Course. This city will provide you with an exciting mix of Texan and Mexican culture from food to language to music. Enjoy Tex-Mex food at one of the many fiestas like the San Antonio New World Wine and Food Festival held each fall. |
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It’s a blazing hot summer afternoon, but the scorching heat does not seem to affect the crowds at Schlitterbahn, New Braunfels. Some of them are enjoying a drink at the floating bar. Others, lathered with sunscreen, are lazily floating on tubes in the Comal River or in one of Schillterbahn’s artificial rivers. Some others are having a whale of a time sliding down the variety of water slides. Surefire ways to beat the heat! Schlitterbahn is undoubtedly the highlight of New Braunfels during the sultry Texas summers. Voted several times as America’s best water park, it offers a multitude of water activities for all ages.
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