 From Big Bend National Park out West to the Big Thicket Natural Area in the East, Texas is full of plentiful outdoor activities, most which can be enjoyed year round.
If you're visiting Texas for the winter season (or summer, for that matter), take the time to include a few of these great activities and destinations and discover the diversity and beauty of the great Texas Outdoors.
To get started, you may want to examine a list of the many great state parks and natural areas in Texas. Texas also sports 167 public lakes and reservoirs that offer excellent water based recreation activities including fishing, boating, water skiing, sailing, and more.
If hiking or camping is more to your outdoor taste, there are plentiful opportunities for day hikes and primitive hiking & camping experiences. And fishing in Texas is some of the best in North America. From great freshwater sport fishing to offshore trips into the bountiful Gulf of Mexico, one could easily spend a lifetime fishing across the state and never fish the same hole twice.
Texas is famous for its large number of quality golf courses. From the Texas Hill Country and the golf-rich Central Texas area (San Antonio and Austin), the state boasts some of the best and most challenging championship courses. From Houston to El Paso, Wink to Brownsville, you'll find plenty of great golf courses and clubs waiting, most with year round golfing opportunities.
Follow the links below to reach resources about great outdoor opportunities in the Lone Star State. In Texas, it's almost a crime to visit without soaking in abundantly the great outdoor beauty and diversity of the Lone Star State. Happy recreating!
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