Enjoying camping in the heat of a Texas summer can be challenging. Inks Lake State Park located one hour northwest of Austin has great options for surviving the heat, as well as nearby day trips.    The 1200-acre park situated on pink granite outcroppings offers multiple water activities with beautiful scenic views. With Longhorn Cavern State…

Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site is certainly one of the lesser-known Texas State Parks. Looking for an off the beaten path camping destination that would not be too cold during the Christmas holidays, I stumbled upon the Seminole Canyon in the Lower Pecos River Country of Texas. The Pecos River Canyon area as…