Texas Natural Attractions
Texas offers a broad spectrum of geological and hydrological features, from the constant-level Lake Lyndon B. Johnson in the Hill Country to the high-desert peaks of the Trans-Pecos. This collection highlights significant landmarks including Madrid Falls, the state’s second-tallest waterfall, and the coastal waters of Tres Palacios Bay. These sites showcase the state's diverse terrain, encompassing rugged limestone cliffs, remote volcanic peaks like Horse Mountain, and vital water reservoirs such as Lake Kickapoo.
Lake Lyndon B. Johnson
Lake Lyndon B. Johnson is a reservoir on the Colorado River in the Texas Hill Country about 45 miles northwest of Austin.
Tres Palacios Bay
Tres Palacios Bay is a northeastern extension of Matagorda Bay on the Texas coast in Matagorda County. It is fed by the Tres Palacios River.
Fresno Cascades
Series of waterfalls located within the Fresno Canyon of Big Bend Ranch State Park.
Madrid Falls
The second-highest waterfall in Texas, dropping approximately 100 feet over a cliff in Big Bend Ranch State Park.
Mexicano Falls
The third-highest waterfall in Texas, measuring about 80 feet, situated in the rugged terrain of Big Bend Ranch State Park.
Lovers Leap
Limestone cliff formation located in the Texas Hill Country near Medina.
Lake Kickapoo
Reservoir in Archer County created in 1945 to provide a municipal water supply for Wichita Falls.
San Martine Peak
Mountain peak in Reeves County situated at an elevation of approximately 5,100 feet.
Horse Mountain
Prominent peak in Brewster County with an elevation of 5,013 feet, located south of Marathon.
Castle Rock
Steep limestone cliff and rock formation located in Bandera County.
Lookout Mountain
Peak in Jeff Davis County within the Davis Mountains, reaching an elevation of approximately 4,900 feet.
Bare Mountain
Mountain peak located in Culberson County within the Trans-Pecos region of West Texas.
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