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Palmetto State
Park
Photo courtesy John Frasier, July 2002 |
Palmetto State
Park is a good way to spend a day in a setting unusual for this part
of Texas. Come here to see the exceptional
variety of plants, many tropical, some found no where else in the
Southwest.
From Alt. 90, go north via US183 and FM1586 to Park Road 11, which
is a scenic drive through the park. Cross the two bridges and look
for the park headquarters on your left. Pick up a map, or register
if you want to explore the park. Or do both.
Mail yourself a postcard from the Ottine
Post Office. Leave on Park Road 11 North to experience a one-mile
drive under a dense canopy of trees. Stop at the scenic overlook and
get a nice view of the area. Now you're back on 183.
Turn right to return to Gonzales.
If you see vultures ahead of you or overhead, look closely. Palmetto
has the highest count of
Caracaras or Mexican Eagles in the state. |
Palmetto State
Park Information
78 Park Road 11
South
Gonzales, TX 78629-5180
830/672-3266 |
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