Garner State Park, Frio River,
Lost Maples State Park, Devil's Sinkhole Natural Area, Camp Riverview, John
Nance Garner Museum, Mission Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria del Cañon, Kickapoo Cavern State Park
Garner
State Park
A five minute's drive North of us, Garner State Park is truly one of the greatest
wonders of Natural Texas beauty. It is is 1419.8 acres (10 water acres of
the Frio River) of preserved and untouched local flora and fauna. It is open
7 days a week and also has a dance every night for teenagers.
Garner
State Park was acquired in 1934-36 and was named for John Nance Garner
(Cactus Jack) of Uvalde, who served as Vice-President of the United States
from 1933-41
Lost
Maples State Park Located along the Sabinal River in the heart of the Texas Hill
Country, 2,208-acre Lost Maples State Natural Area Designated as a National
Natural Landmark, and contains the state's largest stand of bigtooth maples
east of the Guadalupe Mountains. Texas
Parks & Wildlife information on Lost Maples State Park
Lost Maples State Park
Devil's
Sinkhole State Natural Area Formerly part of the Whitworth Ranch, is a 1859.7-acre area located approximately
six miles northeast of Rocksprings in Edwards County. It was acquired
in 1985 and was opened to limited access in 1992. The Sinkhole property
does not front a public roadway. Access to the park can be obtained only
by contacting Kickapoo Cavern State Park to prearrange a tour. Access
into the Sinkhole is prohibited. A per person fee is charged for participation
in prearranged tours. Call Kickapoo Cavern for information on tour dates and fees. Texas
Parks & Wildlife info page