Blanco State Park: small, accessible, and worth a visit - 101 Highland Lakes

Blanco State Park: small, accessible, and worth a visit - 101 Highland Lakes

Blanco State Park is one of Texas’ smallest state parks, but its size can be deceptive: The park packs a lot, without overpacking, in 104.6 acres. You can swim in the spring-fed Blanco River, hike easy trails, spot wildlife, fish for rainbow trout and more from the bank, and admire the Civilian Conservation Corps “parkitecture” that’s stood the test of time for nine decades. Even if you’ve never visited Blanco State Park, you might have seen it …