Summertime and the Traveling is Easy

Austin, Texas – July 12, 2007 – The sun is out, the lakes are cool, the rivers are inviting, and the golf courses are green across the Lone Star State. It's summertime and Texas continues to offer its residents and visitors exciting outdoor adventures.

For water sports enthusiasts, kayaking, boating, and tubing adventures are available on many of the state's coastal and inland waterways. Texas' top ranked water parks are open for business and thrilling kids of all ages. And visitors to Texas beaches can play in the surf, bask in the sun, or build a sand castle on miles of sunny beaches along the Texas Gulf Coast, from Galveston to South Padre Island.

If wild rides and defying gravity get your blood pumping, then Texas' theme parks located in cities across the state are the destination of choice. New rides, entertaining musical shows and games will keep the entire family happy for the rest of the summer.

For golf lovers, Texas' great golf courses are green and ready to be enjoyed. Texas has more than 900 golf courses that offer players of all levels great golfing experiences among rolling green hills, piney woods, or on seaside links.

Campers and hikers will find an abundance of outdoor options at Texas' state and national parks. If big adventure is on your agenda, Texas travelers have their choice of scenic hiking trails, primitive to RV campsites, and abundant wildlife viewing to enjoy across the state. The Big Bend National Park in West Texas encompasses more than 800,000 acres of mountains and beautiful desert scenery to explore. The Palo Duro Canyon State Park in the Texas Panhandle offers majestic sites for camping and hiking.

Travelers to Texas are enjoying the great outdoor adventures and summer fun that the Lone Star State offers.

For information on all there is to see, do, and experience in Texas, visit www.TravelTex.com or call 1-800-8888-TEX for your free copy of the Texas State Travel Guide, Official Map and Accommodations Guide.

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