I think the biggest surprise for me with Pedernales Falls State Park was the feeling of being in an oasis. It’s a $10 entrance fee – but there are a ton of hiking trails to wander if you have the time and the energy.

I will warn however, the falls themselves are the main event. I wouldn’t expect vistas like these on every trail. If you’re familiar with the Texas Hill Country, you might just want to take a good hike around the park and plan on spending your day by the running waters. I certainly didn’t mind that soundtrack for an afternoon of reading in the sun.

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