Texas is the second-largest state in the nation with 268,596 square miles of unique landscapes perfect for travel and nature photography. As a native Texan, I have explored many regions of this vast state and I am here to dispel the my that Texas’ landscape is nothing more than flat and boring.
Big Bend National Park
Big Bend’s Chisos mountain range, located in the Chihuahuan desert, is the perfect Texas vacation for challenging hiking trails with panoramic views of the desert mountains, backcountry camping, and scenic drives. Nearby Marfa offers a variety of art installations including the famed Prada store. There’s something for everyone along the Texas/Mexico Border.
Balanced Rock Trail – Big Bend National Park
Chisos Mountains Big Bend
Balanced Rock Trail
Lost Maples State Park
While Lost Maples is beautiful year-round, the maple tree’s fall colors are truly a sight to behold. While in the area, be sure to make the 30-minute drive to Garner State Park.
Cacti In The Fall
Sun Shines On Orange Maple Leaves
Orange Fall Leaves and Barbed Wire Fence
Texas Sunset in Vanderpool Texas
Lost Maples Trees turning fall colors
Fall Colors At Lost Maples
Austin Area
Famous for our breakfast tacos, live music, and barbeque, but every square mile of the city has something interesting to offer.
Skyline View of Austin, Texas High Rises
I Love You So Much Austin Wall Mural
Willie Nelson Wall Mural
Scenic Landscape In Georgetown
Commons Ford Historical Cabin
Hi, How Are You Wall Mural
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge
Mayfield Park Peacock
Foggy Morning at Red Bud Isle in Austin, Texas
Historical Cabin at Commons Ford
Prickly Pear Cactus Covered In Ice
Lockhart State Park
Grab some BBQ in the city, then head on over to the state park for a picnic and nature trails.
Texas Wildflowers and Birds
Spring is the best time to visit because the weather is perfect, the highways are lined with wildflowers, and birds begin their migration through the lone star state. Texas is uniquely positioned on the migratory path and is a common stopover for many non-native birds which makes Texas birders paradise where a large variety of birds are visible during migration seasons.
Bluebonnets and Mountains Outside Llano
Cacti and Wildflowers
Bluebonnet scene
Willow City Bluebonnets
Bluebonnets and a log
Native Texas Wildflowers
Cacti and Bluebonnets
Mokingbird Singing
Crested Caracara In Flight
Greater Roadrunner Feathers Blow In the Wind
Blue Jay
Field of Texas Wildflowers In Spring
Mockingbird – The Texas State Bird
Bluebonnets on the highway In Cherokee, Texas
Colorado Bend State Park
Visit the lush, green escape northwest of Austin that is famous for Gorman Falls.
Cave at Gorman Falls
Waterfall at Colorado Bend State Park
Field at Colorado Bend State Park
Mckinney Falls State Park
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Scenic View At Palo Duro Canyon
Juniper Cliffside Trail – Palo Duro Canyon
Desert Landscape at Palo Duro Canyon
Cacti At Palo Duro Canyon
Juniper Cliffside Trail – Palo Duro Canyon
Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area
Turkey Vultures At Muleshoe Bend State Park
Muleshoe Bend Iconic Blue Bonnets
Lyndon B Johson State Park and National Historic Site
LBJ ranch is located in Stonewall, TX the childhood home of former president Lyndon Baines Johnson and continues to operate a grazing ranch to maintain the cultural landscaping LBJ created when he lived on the ranch. The nature trails, longhorn cattle, wildflowers, and living history farm are a must-see state park tucked away in the Texas Hill Country.
School house At Lyndon B Johnson National Historic Site
Baby goat nursing
Barn and windmill
Longhorn in a Pasture
Longhorn and birds
Longhorns grazing in a pasture
Momma goat with her babies
White Longhorn
Cattle grazes in a field of bluebonnets
Llano, TX
Llano is a quintessential small-town packed with historical sites, Texas BBQ, and scenic pit stops along the llano river.
Inks Bridge Reflection
Baby Head Cemetery Llano Historical Marker
Inks Bridge In Llano, Texas
Johnson City
Johnson City Field of Wildflowers
Round Mountain
Ranch Road 307 Outside Round Mountain
Willow City Loop
Willow City Loop is a scenic Texas drive located in Gillespie County, 20 minutes southeast of Enchanted Rock. It is one of the most popular wildflower destinations when Texas bluebonnets are in full bloom, but the panoramic views of the hill country make it a worthwhile trip year-round.
Willow City Ranch Scene
Field of Wildflowers In Willow City
Willow City Mountains and Pasture
Creek In Willow City
Willow City Field
Willow City Bluebonnets
Good Morning Ms. Delaney,
This is Bailee Jones from PJF Farm & Lodge. We are a conservation and recreation area at Cazan Lake and nestled on 3500+ acres of land 7 miles from Ville Platte, LA. The farm is also located near Chicot Sate Park. Our Rookery season is from February till June. You can watch Roseate Spoonbills, Egrets, Comorants, Ibis, and all other beautiful species in action and hear their calls. We would love for you to think of us next year and take a visit out to the Rookery!
Thanks!
Thank you so much for this recommendation! I would love to check this out some time. Is your lodge are part of the rookery? If not, what is the name of the rookery so I can save that on my bucket list too!