Scenic Driving Texas - Including Big Bend and Guadalupe Mountains National Parks

Pack up the car and enjoy 34 drives through some of the most spectacular scenery in Texas, where the culture, terrain, and climate are as diverse as the Lone Star State is big. Offering nearly 1,200 miles of
riding pleasure, this indispensable highway companion maps out short trips for exploring the state's scenic byways and back roads. Discover a long and vibrant history, myriad outdoor recreational activities, and breathtaking scenery from the Deep South on the Louisiana border to the Old West in El Paso. See the granite dome of Enchanted Rock, cruise along Bluewater Highway on the Gulf Coast, or traverse the rugged mountains and desert country of Big Bend National Park.

 

Inside you'll find
 Itineraries ranging from 10 miles to 74 miles in length
 Route maps for each drive
 In-depth descriptions of attractions along the way
 Historical information and suggested side trips 
 Tips on accommodations, camping, and travel services

About the author

Laurence Parent is a freelance photographer and writer specializing in landscape, travel, and nature subjects. He has written twenty-one books, including seven FalconGuides. He lives in Wimberley, Texas.

Product details

• Authors: Laurence Parent, Parent Laurence
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2022
• EAN: 9781493067497
• ISBN: 978-1-4930-6749-7
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: Scenic Driving
• Subjects: Travel > Travel guides > North and Central America; USA, TRAVEL / United States / General, Travel & holiday, United States of America, USA, Central Southern States, US South: West South Central States