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Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park in Mission
Photographer: Michael Amador

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

This is a 600-acre area set aside to preserve native flora and fauna of lower Rio Grande Valley. On banks of Rio Grande, park offers picnicking, rest rooms, bird-watching and nature study. Nature trails, boardwalks and a Hawk Preservation Tower. Admission fee. From U.S. 83, exit F.M. 2062 and head south. 956/585-1107. www.worldbirdingcenter.org/sites/mission.

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Texas might be the Lone Star State, but you'll see thousands of stars under that big, open sky. Enjoy everything from white-water rapids to mountain climbing at our public and private campgrounds. Check it out!

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Mission, Texas
78572
956/585-1107

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Featured Activity

Celebrating the distinction of producing 40 percent of Texas' strawberries is a monument to the favorite fruit. The 1,600-lb. strawberry replica is seven feet tall. Also monument of Poteet Canyon, Steve Canyon comic strip character named for city.

Strawberry Festival, held in early April, draws thousands to pay tribute to the sweetness of this region’s fruit. In addition to judging and auction of strawberries, a rodeo, fiddlers contest, and dances are held, along with fireworks and other entertainment.

City: Poteet
Region: South Texas Plains

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Popular Activities

With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular activities to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.

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SeaWorld San Antonio
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Region: South Texas Plains

Devil’s Backbone
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