Operated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the area consists of
15,200 acres of brush country that is typical of the Rio Grande Plains
ecological area in South Texas. Chaparral offers driving trails, nature trails
and bird watching along with mammals, amphibians and reptiles to discover.
Primitive camping facilities available. Open April–Aug. (closed Sept.–March for
hunting season). Southeast of town on U.S. 83 and F.M. 133 in Artesia Wells. PO
Box 115, Artesia Wells, 78001. 830/676-3413. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/hunt/wma/find_a_wma/list/?id=45.
City: Carrizo Springs
Region: South Texas Plains
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains
Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country
