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1. Big Bend National Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Guadalupe Mountains National Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

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4. Amistad National Recreation Area

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5. Big Thicket National Preserve

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6. Chamizal National Memorial

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7. El Camino Real de los Tejas

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8. Fort Davis NHS

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9. Lake Meredith National Rec Area

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10. Lyndon B Johnson NHP

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11. Padre Island National Seashore

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12. Palo Alto Battlefield NHS

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13. Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River

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14. San Antonio Missions NHP

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Texas boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in America, so it should come as no surprise that the state is also home to some incredible national parks, trails, and monuments. Ranging from fascinating monuments steeped in history to remote, mountainous parks with plenty of hiking opportunities, here are the best parks in the state.

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