Enchanted Rock State Natural Area in Texas is expanding by over 3,000 acres thanks to a $43 million purchase by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The acquisition will open new recreational opportunities and help preserve the park's natural beauty.
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area will double in size thanks to the state's purchase of more than 3,000 adjacent acres.Texas Parks and Wildlife purchased the 3,073-acre property for $43 million with funding from the Centennial Parks Conservation Fund. Voters in 2023 overwhelmingly approved a measure to set asidePreviously, the adjacent property was used largely for private hunting, the agency said in a news release.
The latest purchase is the Enchanted Rock’s second expansion in recent months. Last year, the parks and wildlife departmentBoca Chica State Park to SpaceXEnchanted Rock State Natural Area, one of the most popular state parks in Texas is poised to double in size following the purchase of more than 3,000 adjacent acres.With easy access to both Austin and San Antonio, the park in Llano County is one of the most popular in the state, drawing hikers, backpackers and rock climbers every year.
Parks and wildlife will now develop a plan, with public input, to determine recreational opportunities for the property. The agency cautioned the process “may take many months to complete,” but updates will be released as available, including a potential opening date.Sarah Bahari Sarah Bahari is a trending news reporter. She previously worked as a writer for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, where she covered a bit of everything.
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