One low-cost option is Texas State Parks and the timing of this influx of visitors couldn't be better.
texas state parksHigh gas prices may be boosting attendance at state parksDaily Texan Thu, 06/05/2008 - 11:00pm
By Teresa Mioli Daily Texan Staff Rising gas and airfare prices may be causing Texans to trade cross-country road trips and overseas flights for camping, hiking, swimming and exploring at state parks closer to home. Texas state parks have seen a 22 percent increase in camping reservations for the Memorial Day weekend compared to the same period in 2007, said Tom Harvey, spokesman for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Tags:
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