Scenic-Drive

The largest state park in Texas at over 300,000 acres of raw Chihuahuan Desert backcountry along the Rio Grande. This is genuine wilderness and best suited for families with older adventurous kids who are ready for rugged terrain and remote conditions. The scenic River Road drive between Lajitas and Presidio is one of the most dramatic drives in Texas with desert canyons and the Rio Grande visible below.

The second-largest canyon in the United States after the Grand Canyon and one of the most visually stunning landscapes in all of Texas. The Lighthouse Trail is the signature hike leading to an iconic 310-foot rock spire that makes for an incredible family photo. The drive down into the canyon itself is thrilling for kids as the walls rise hundreds of feet on either side. Summer brings the outdoor musical drama TEXAS performed in the canyon amphitheater.