An Adventure for the Ages – 93 State Parks of Texas

At some point all of us ask ourselves, “What do you want to do before you die?”

When asked this question recently I answered without pause.

“I want to visit all of the State Parks of Texas.”

At first, it seemed like a daunting, out-of-reach goal. Well, my friends and I are 8 parks into this epic adventure and I can’t wait to see the remaining 85 parks. I am going to keep track of our trips on my blog. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact me.

A must-have for anyone attempting this amazing bucket list item is a Texas State Parks Pass. It’s a ridiculously cheap annual pass and will save your group a lot of money.

Doeskin Ranch – Balcones Canylonlands National Wildlife Refuge

Saturday September 22, 2012

I went on a hike at Doeskin Ranch on Saturday. This hiking area is part of the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge. The entrance to Doeskin Ranch is located at Mountain Creek Road and FM 1174 Northwest of Austin.

Map of Parking lot at doesking ranch

There’s just over 5 miles of trails at Doeskin. I covered the entire distance in just over two hours. I stopped a few times to take pictures, rest, and of course enjoy the amazing views.

Check out the Friends of Balcones site for more info.