Buescher State Park
Summer vacation were the time of the year where families could bond and catch up with things usually left unattended and taken for granted in the hectic regular working days of the year. Kids are out of school and parents take a break from work. It is the time of the year where many families travel cross-country and find camp sites where they could share the fun of wildlife and at the same time get away from the hassles of the urban life. This is still the way a lot of camping in Texas is.
Lake Casa Blanca State Park
Camping isn’t all about wildlife and nature. Yes! The main attraction of Texas camping might be to escape the rushes of city life, and breathe fresh air in the countryside, but several camps offer something more than the usual.
Near the boundary of Texas and Mexico is the Lake Casa Blanca International State Park, which offers the usual amenities of state parks, and at the same time takes visitor in a glimpse to Mexican culture. Nearby is the city of Laredo, a cultural gateway to the Mexican Republic. The city is one of Texas’ most impressive border cities.
Possum Kingdom State Park
Okay, be honest. With a name like Possum Kingdom State Park, you catch yourself wondering how in the world it would get a name like that, aren’t you? In fact, it’s these kinds of names that will cause a person to lay awake at night wondering where someone would come up with a name such as this. Or, if you’re like me, you wonder what event had to occur to even give someone the thought of coming up with a name like this. When I think of Possum Kingdom, I imagine a lake surrounded by lush meadows with possums running around being as happy as possums can be. I know they’re happy because they all have smiles on their faces! ROFLMAO, sorry, I couldn’t resist.
Balmorhea State Park
Balmorhea State Park is one of the 140 State Parks that the Texas Parks Dept. oversees. In my opinion, Balmorhea is one of the most unique places to camp in Texas. Its setting is in the rough and rugged land of West Texas. When you think of it, think about an Oasis in a desert, because basically that is what Balmorhea State Park is. The Park lies on 46 acres and has a rare and unique feature. It has a pool fed by the San Solomon Springs. This Spring was used for hundreds of years by Native Americans and early Settlers.