Created by Mermaid on August 4, 2000
- Water and springs abound in Central Texas due to the unique geography. Deep beds of porous limestone act like a giant sponge, storing water that springs to the surface for drinking and recreation. There are spring-fed swimming holes, lakes and rivers; city pools; state parks; water theme parks; and much, much more. The history surrounding these places is fascinating and tells the story of Texas. Here are a sampling of places to help you stay cool.
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Created by Mermaid on October 20, 2000
- Central Texas literally has thousands of springs. Find out why there are so many in this unique geological region.
Created by Mermaid on October 12, 2000
- The Colorado River had numerous access points for swimming.
Created by World Traveller on July 27, 2000
- Centrally located to the 'Big Cities' of San Antonio, Dallas, and Austin sits the hub of Texas. Any direction out of this region takes you to a major city, with miles and miles of road, and anything from mysterious caverns...to several oddity tour sites...to the saltwaters of Sea World.
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Tourism and Travel Guide