There’s Something Incredible About These 12 Rivers In Texas

Did you know Texas has 15 major rivers that traverse through our whopping 191,000 miles of Texas terrain? We can learn a lot from rivers, as they cut through rocks and tree branches, letting nothing stand in their way. They keep flowing mighty and strong, despite any obstacles they might face. These rivers in Texas perfectly showcase the power and beauty of nature, and remind us to flow with the currents of life, wherever they might take us.

1) The Guadalupe River looks so peaceful and inviting in this picture, don't you think?

patrick lewis/flickr

2) The fast-flowing waters of the San Marcos River are perfect for kayaking or tubing!

Beau B/Flickr

3) The calm blue-green waters of the Comal River draw quite a crowd come summertime, especially with the city tube chute!

Jeff Gunn/Flickr

4) The Pedernales River usually sits pretty low, but nothing beats the clear blue-green waters cascading over the rocks at Pedernales Falls State Park!

5) The mighty Brazos River, spanning 840 miles, runs underneath the Union Pacific Railroad Bridge in Waco, TX.

cmh2315fl/flickr

6) Beautiful shot of the Colorado River from Mount Bonnell in Austin, Texas!

Bill Sulluvan/Flickr

7) Such a peaceful setting of the cypress trees lining the Medina River near Bandera!

mlhradio/flickr

8) Look at that emerald green color of the Frio River at Garner State Park! Just gorgeous!

knowsphotos/flickr

9) The Devil's River is one of the most isolated rivers in Texas, with only a few public access points. All the better to preserve the natural beauty of the area!

mlhradio/flickr

10) The Pecos River, flowing through New Mexico and Texas, spans 926 miles. This is taken near the Amistad National Recreation Area.

mike fisher/flickr

11) What a breathtaking view of the Rio Grande River flowing through the Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park!

daveynin/flickr

12) And finally, the famous San Antonio River running right through the riverwalk!

katy/flickr

Which river in Texas is your favorite? If you have any pictures of rivers in Texas, please send them to us on our Facebook page, or email them at submit-tx@onlyinyourstate.com.