. The name means “friend” in the Caddo Indian language and new friends are what you will find in the second largest state in the country. Texas usually evokes visions of the lonely cattleman, gun-toting cowboys and rough oilmen but there is far more diversity of people and land in this great state.
The state’s capital of Austin is also nestled in the hills next to Lake Travis. This city is the home of University of Texas at Austin and a growing commercial center. The land is dotted with short small woods, lakes, rivers and caves. The hill country region area is great for freshwater sailors, deer hunters and fishermen. Central Texas weather can be a little more extreme. Winter months usually include two or more short ice storms while the summers can get as hot as 43C during July and August.
Located in the middle of southern USA and on the Gulf of Mexico, the Lone Star State is actually six major land regions put together. As the areas flow into one another, the land changes from dark pine woods, to rolling hills and finally into sparse beautiful desert. Each area has its own commerce, agricultural specialties and distinctive weather but all the land is equal in its unique beauty and history.
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West Texas divides the border between Mexico and New Mexico. It is beautiful but harsh cactus land that includes the Davis Mountains. The land is filled with limestone rocks, twisted mesquite trees and prickly pear cactus. For true desert beauty, check out Big Bend National Park, southeast of El Paso. It is a favorite place for hikers, campers and rock enthusiasts. Tiny towns and ranches are nestled among all the plateaus and canyons of this region. This area only has two seasons, warm and really hot. The best time to visit is from December to March when the days are warm, the nights are cool and the desert plants bloom from all the water in the air.
East Texas is the wet eastern quarter of the state located on the border of Louisiana. This area is also called the Piney Woods area and is filled with hundreds of lakes, rivers and streams, making it a fisherman’s paradise. The mix of pines and hardwood trees eventually give way to the Blackland Prairies, which are 12 million acres of grassland. Most of this land is used for cattle grazing and is covered in beautiful wildflowers during March and April. When passing through, be sure to check out the town of Tyler, the rose capitol of Texas. Tyler has seven museums, gardens, camping areas, theater, a zoo and beautiful historic homes. During March and April, the land overflows with colors from roses, azaleas and a multitude of wild flowers.
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