This article originally appeared in the October 2018 issue with the headline “The Little Park That Could.” In this new series, Parks and Recs, writer Courtney Bond visits parks across Texas and makes ...

The Blanco State Park will receive a $25,000 grant from Budweiser after winning first place in a online voting contest naming the best state parks in Texas. It earned the top spot after folks voted on ...

BLANCO, Texas – After being closed for more than two months to repair damage from the Memorial Day weekend floods, Blanco State Park will reopen to visitors Aug. 1. According to Texas Parks and ...

SAN ANTONIO — Blanco State Park is frequently named one of the top swimming holes in Texas. About a one hour drive from both San Antonio and Austin, it stands out for its crystal clear water, unique ...

BLANCO, Texas (KXAN) –Spending time connecting with nature and enjoying the outdoors was what many campers intended to do when they setup camp at Blanco State Park for Memorial Weekend, but what ended ...

BLANCO, Texas — When the temperatures are hot, many San Antonians check out their nearest state park to swim. But there's one park that is so popular, many have to book it months in advance. It's ...

After a hike, feel free to take a dip in the river, which is open to swimming, fishing, paddling and boating. The Caswell Nature Trail is 1.3 miles and takes you along the banks of the river and gives ...

Explore the sights in this small Hill Country town, including a lavender field, state park, and German-style bowling alley. Getty Images/Jeremy Woodhouse My love affair with Blanco began 15 years ago, ...

The scene: A panorama of bright blue sky and lush green trees — even in the dry Texas summer — greets you as you make your way out to Blanco, nestled in the Hill Country. The park, which opened in ...

More than a dozen Texas state parks, including some of the most visited sites in the 95-unit system, are closed to the public as a result of damage caused by a month of heavy rains capped by ...