Monahans Sandhills State Park
A few days in the dunes, where the landscape shifts underfoot and the sky does the rest.
San Angelo State Park
A slower stay in West Texas, where open ground, good light, and a surprise rodeo rounded out the week.
Guadalupe River State Park
A quiet stay north of San Antonio, where my first solo tow gave way to river walks, dog swims, and a first real taste of Texas Hill Country.
Richmond, Texas
A stay outside Houston that slowed things down
Martin Dies Jr. State Park
A quiet East Texas stay where the woods, sloughs, and lake matter more than any single attraction