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The sun shines in the background casting light over a wild plant at Purgatory Creek Natural Area.

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Six Great Nature Spots in San Marcos and Austin

By Autumn McGowan Web Content Assistant Manager The weather is finally warming up, the green is returning to the trees and summer is well on its way. This means we can finally start to enjoy time outside and soak up the sunshine. Thankfully, living in San Marcos and near Austin means there are no shortages of charming nature spots to spend the day with a group of friends or even […]

April 6, 2022 113 1

A graphic with the state of Texas with the words get outside inside of the state with bluebonnets and cacti on either side

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Get Outside: Pedernales Falls State Park

By Kaitlyn BenacquistoAssistant Web Content Manager Pedernales Falls State Park, ten miles east of Johnson City, Texas, is one of the state parks closer to Texas State. The river access, as well as hiking opportunities, make it great to visit year-round. Pedernales Falls has a $6 entrance fee per person, which is a price well worth it for the abundance of sights within the park’s limits. There are almost 70 […]

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