PEDERNALES FALLS STATE PARK — Deep in the heart of Texas there are still places where the stars at night are big and bright. Like Pedernales Falls State Park. "The stars are unbelievable. You can see ...

For the outdoor lovers in Central Texas, cooler weather means one thing: camping. As soon as the leaves turn shades of autumn and mild winter winds begin blowing through the air, visions of roasted ...

Deep within the Texas Hill Country, the vast and pristine wilderness of’ Pedernales Falls State Park lures thousands of visitors to take a break from the daily grind and indulge in fresh air, cool ...

BLANCO COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Texas acquired the land for Pedernales Falls State Park from private owners in 1970, with the hopes the state would protect the area’s natural beauty, according to “A ...

How do you take a hike you’ll remember? First, find Pedernales Falls State Park, 38 miles west of Austin. Then hit the easy, 7-mile Wolf Mountain Trail, which winds around Tobacco and Wolf mountains ...

Ranger Jayson May comes to Campsite 69 bearing a large box. Out comes one animal skin, then another, then another. Soon the picnic table is filled with skins for the third- and fourth-graders of Girl ...

Location: 42 miles west of downtown Austin at FM 3232 and FM 2766. Hikes: Challenging, with easy alternatives. Several trails totaling about 12 miles. Miles from any town, Pedernales Falls State Park ...