MCKINNEY FALLS SP: Learn about a beautiful state park in 
the capital city ... details are ahead on Passport to Texas ... 
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Passport to Texas ... from Texas Parks and Wildlife 

Even after thirty years in the park system, McKinney Falls 
State Park, just a short drive from the Texas Capital, 
remains a largely undiscovered jewel. 
 
At least two or three times a day, I'll have a customer come in and say, 
'Wow, I've lived in Austin for twenty-five years and I've never been 
here.' :08

Jeff Hershey is an outreach and education specialist at 
McKinney Falls State Park. Whether you're a local or just 
passing through, make plans to spend time at this 744 
acre Hill county Oasis. 

In fact, next time you're in Austin for any event, forget 
about hotels - stay to McKinney Falls SP; they have nearly 
a hundred overnight camping sites, most have water and 
electricity. Fall asleep to the sounds nature outside your 
tent flap, instead of loud conventioneers outside your 
door. Or, just come out for the day and immerse yourself 
in nature at its best.

For the day user, it's an exceptional place. We have around seven miles 
of trails of varying degrees of difficulty, so people who want to walk, 
hike, or ride their biked - it's a great place for them. Onion Creek, one 
of the longest creeks in Texas - it's almost like a small river - crosses 
the property and forms two sets of falls. That's a great place to fish, 
swim if the conditions are right. And just sitting by the falls and 
enjoying nature's sounds ... it's just a wonderful opportunity. :28

Learn more about McKinney Falls State park, as well as all 
our state parks, by logging onto the Texas Parks and 
Wildlife web site. 

For Texas Parks and Wildlife ... I'm Cecilia Nasti.