The Best Outdoor Activities to Do in Texas

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These are some the best outdoor activities to do in Texas during your next reunion in the area, from viewing massive canyons to relaxing in beloved lakes.

Whether it’s a gathering with family or close friends, Texas is undoubtedly one of the most diversely beautiful places to do it. From massive canyons to eye-popping bodies of water, Texas has something for everyone. These are the three best outdoor activities to do in Texas during your next reunion.

Experiencing the Beautiful Waters of Lake Travis

Lake Travis is one of the most famous party locations in Austin, Texas. You can go tubing if you have a speedboat and the right gear for it, or you can even rent a party boat to hang out on. With the help of a party boat, you and the other guests of the reunion can have a private gathering on the open water, sitting back with drinks and good conversation to carry you through the day. Plus, while you’re in the area, you can take your boat into Devil’s Cove, a location with a reputation for harboring great parties.

Traveling Through the Palo Duro Canyon

During your stay in Texas, if time permits, a visit to Palo Duro Canyon is a must for you and your group. This iconic location in the Texas Panhandle is the second largest canyon in the United States. Your group will experience one of the most incredible, historic sites in Texas, and even better, you can do so in a number of ways. You can hike if that’s what you’d prefer, or you can choose to take a bike ride through the canyon’s beauty.

Plus, if you and your party want to horseback ride, you can rent horses to travel on during your trek through Palo Duro.

Relaxing on the Padre Island National Seashore

Would you like to have your reunion on a large, sandy beach? If so, the Padre Island National Seashore is the place for you to go. Not only can you hold a picnic with your group on the beach, but there is also a bevy of fun activities to choose from. Sit back and bask in the Texas sun while talking with your party, or you can go kayaking, canoeing, or fishing on the gorgeous water that touches the seashore.

Padre Island National Seashore brings together the best of both worlds when considering a reunion spot; it offers a location for visitors to sit, relax, and converse while also offering a variety of activities for attendees to take part in during the day.

These are the three best outdoor activities to do in Texas if you choose to hold your next reunion there. The best part about these locations is that they all offer multiple activities for you and your party to indulge in. Whether you’re with friends or family, the state’s wide array of festivities and landmarks provides something for everyone to enjoy.

Gathering in the Dallas Metroplex

One of America’s fastest growing metropolitan areas, people are flocking to the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Your reunion group can too, thanks to easy flight access via two major airports. Our pick for a fun-filled outdoor central Texas getaway is Arlington. Here you can ride the coasters at Six Flags, catch a Rangers or Cowboys game and relax at one of the many fine area hotels.

 

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