Posted in Austin
May 23, 2016
Here Are The 12 Most Incredible Natural Wonders Hiding Around Austin
We just don’t show our appreciation enough for the the most incredible natural wonders that are hiding in and around Austin. Rolling hills, underground caverns, pristine swimming holes – These are the treasured natural wonders that we can cherish, as the lucky inhabitants of Austin.
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You'll be able to find beautiful canyons and rock formations like these at Caprock Escarpment in the panhandle of Texas.

This is the 'Discovery Room' and the largest open space of Inner Space Cavern...majestic!

This beautiful wooded wetland is part of the Texas Piney Woods region.

Enchanted Rock is a a gigantic, solid pink granite rock. Visitors become the ultimate explorers by rock climbing, hiking, and camping out at Enchanted Rock.

I mean really...wow.

A bit daring and a little creepy for us to try...You guys tell us how it is to dive into that fresh artesian spring (North Wimberly).

A popular swimming hole that was once covered thousands of years ago.

Kayaking through these trees with Spanish moss on them is so idyllic.

Where else can you catch a night sky like that?

60 foot high waterfalls decorated by vibrant greenery all around, in Colorado Bend State Park.

Besides being popular for spring break party-goers, the seashores of Padre Island are home to wildlife, including one of the largest sea turtle populations in the world.

This beautiful piece of nature is so refreshing.
Wow! We’re going to have to take a deep breath after all of that beauty. Time for you to get out there and do some of your own exploring. That’s right, go explore all on your own!