the wandering chick
...Garner State Park
one of Texas' finest, most scenic

No matter where one might have lived, it seems we all remember Garner from our childhood days. It was, I guess, the go-to park. And it still seems to be today.

Upon returning after half a decade, I can still hear Roy Orbison's "Only the Lonely" echoing off the walls of the old stone pavillion.

Besides the pavillion, it's the pristine green waters of the Rio Frio lined with bald cypress trees that draw countless visitors to the Texas Hill Country park.

Whatever one's interest might be, hiking to paddle-boating, Garner has it.

The park land, in 1934, was for the purpose of preserving a piece of Texas Hill Country for the public. Its construction also gave jobs to those suffering during the Great Depression. The park is named after John Nance Garner, 32nd Vice President under Franklin Roosevelt.

water and trees
bald cypress trees
water and trees
water and trees
water and trees
state park scenery
state park scenery
state park scenery
state park scenery
state park scenery
One of the many trails in Garner is the White Rock Cave Trail which offers beautiful views overlookng the park and Bald Mountain.
state park scenery
tree folded by wind
rope
cypress trees
river rocks
From the River Crossing Campground, one can access the Frio River as it streams in to the park. Many use this area for low-level rafting, canoeing and kayaking. During my visit in early fall, the water level was pretty low, but I suspect it's much higher in the spring.
water slo-mo
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