Davis Mountains State Park is hard to beat for stargazing and sweeping vistas. Very close to the McDonald Observatory. Plus the Indian Lodge recently reopened after years of renovation.

The crystal clear giant spring-fed pool at Balmoreah SP (in the middle of a desert no less!) is amazing

Blanco State Park is a favorite close to Austin. Huge cypress trees and really cool CCC dam/swimming pool. Plus a short walk to downtown Blanco.

Great to see this list. I’d love to compare notes with you sometime. Some of my favorite places in the whole world are still on your to do list!

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