(Austin, Texas) - It feels so nice to finally have some bearable temperatures in East Texas. Couple that with the long lost sunshine and we got a recipe for a happier day. I'm not sorry for saying this but you have to be crazy to think that winter is better than any other time of year.

It's no secret that it does get hot in Texas. Some would say too hot but not me. Before it does hot, there are some outdoor adventures we can take that will not only be fun but provide a little bit of relaxation. Texas has a plethora of beautiful waterfalls to visit.

McKinney Falls State Park

Several waterfalls in our state would be a pleasure to check out either as a couple's getaway or with the family. We'll start with McKinney Falls State Park in Austin. This park is about 15 miles outside of Austin proper and has many miles of trails to explore, a couple of midsize waterfalls to check out and a nice pool to swim in.

McKinney Falls State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife via YouTube
McKinney Falls State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife via YouTube
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Get all the details about McKinney State Park at their WEBSITE.

Big Bend Ranch State Park

Big Bend Ranch State Park offers many miles of walking and biking trails and has one of the most breathtaking waterfalls. You can set up a time to camp and/or take a guided tour of the area.

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Get all the details about Big Bend Ranch State Park at their WEBSITE.

Waterfalls and Caves Tour of Central Texas

Waterfalls and caves are some of those natural beauties of the world, and a trip through Central Texas might be an affordable and fun way to explore many of them. The area is best known for its rolling hills and beautiful spaces -- but also some large waterfalls and several deep caves.

Looking at the Google Map below, it seems like it would be possible to travel this route in roughly a week's time. but setting aside a couple of weeks would probably be better. This route starts northwest of Austin and ends just north of San Antonio. I saw this caves and waterfalls road trip on the I Love Texas Facebook page.

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