“Beauty belongs to all the people,” President Lyndon B. Johnson once said during his tenure, signing one of many pieces of legislation protecting and beautifying public lands for the enjoyment of Americans for generations to come.
As a result of the commitment of many conservationists and forward-thinkers, including LBJ and first lady “Lady Bird” Johnson, Texas now boasts a wealth of rugged landscapes, from sparkling seashores to breathtaking canyons and historic missions, for all the people.
Though Big Bend National Park is perhaps the most well-known of our national parklands, here are eight additional national parks, preserves, and monuments to add to your list of must-see Texas sites.