Central Texas Archives - From Texas to Beyond

Between San Antonio and New Braunfels is a large cave system, Natural Bridge Caverns. My parents, David, and I visited on a day trip from Gonzales, TX. We had ventured there after the big rains this last spring. Since the caves are part of our precious aquifer system (where we get most of our drinking water in Central Texas) the caves were unusually full of water. No one could escape being dripped on! Some of the normal trails were closed because they were under water, but that meant we got to see the caves through less traveled trails. It was awesome!!

View of the Hall of the Mountain King From Above

Central Texas is filled with countless little-known gems. Palmetto State Park is one of these places.

On a recent trip to Rebekah’s parent’s house, the excellent weather called us outside, as it often does. Instead of spending time at our go-to outdoor venue, the family pecan farm, we ventured out. Her parents had recently visited Palmetto State Park, the setting for a church picnic. Even living only a few miles away, this had been their first visit to this little-known park.

When they recommended we hike at Palmetto for the afternoon, I was excited to visit a new state park, grabbing my camera on the way out the door.