# Palmetto State Park Texas: The Most Underrated State Park in Texas? Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-chicks-with-hiking-sticks-7330857/palmetto-state-park-texas-the-most-underrated-state-park-in-texas Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-chicks-with-hiking-sticks-7330857/palmetto-state-park-texas-the-most-underrated-state-park-in-texas.md Podcast: [Two Chicks with Hiking Sticks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-chicks-with-hiking-sticks-7330857) Published: 2026-07-16T15:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://twochickswithhikingsticks.com Audio file: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/68117c6753ed555148b0c2af/e/6a3b404926f9b8cade94b4a3/media.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/two-chicks-with-hiking-sticks-7330857/episodes/palmetto-state-park-texas-the-most-underrated-state-park-in-texas Duration seconds: 1385 ## Resource Welcome to another adventure with Two Chicks with Hiking Sticks! In this episode, Susan and Monica explore one of the most unique and underrated parks in Texasโ€”Palmetto State Park. Located between Luling and Gonzales, this small but fascinating Texas State Park is home to dwarf palmettos, scenic hiking trails, the San Marcos River, Oxbow Lake, incredible birdwatching opportunities, and even a local swamp creature legend! Join us as we discuss the history of the park, its Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) roots, easy hiking trails, camping opportunities, kayaking and canoeing on the San Marcos River, and why this hidden gem deserves a spot on your Texas travel bucket list. Whether you're a hiker, camper, birder, paddler, history enthusiast, or simply looking for a great day trip from San Antonio or Austin, Palmetto State Park offers a little something for everyone. ๐Ÿ“ Park Location: Gonzales County, Texas ๐Ÿฅพ Hiking Trails ๐Ÿฆ… Birding & Wildlife ๐Ÿšฃ Kayaking & Canoeing ๐Ÿ•๏ธ Camping & RV Sites ๐ŸŒด Dwarf Palmetto Habitat ๐Ÿ›๏ธ CCC History ๐Ÿ‘ฃ Easy Hiking for All Skill Levels Have you visited Palmetto State Park? Tell us your favorite Texas State Park in the comments below. We are always looking for new places to explore and feature on the podcast! ๐Ÿ‘ Like ๐Ÿ’ฌ Comment ๐Ÿ”” Subscribe ๐Ÿ“ค Share with your hiking friends Two Chicks with Hiking Sticks explores the natural, cultural, and historical world around us through hiking, travel, history, and outdoor adventure. #PalmettoStatePark #TexasStateParks #TexasHiking #HikingTexas #TexasTravel #SanMarcosRiver #BirdingTexas #CampingTexas #KayakingTexas #TexasOutdoors #StateParks #TexasCamping #OutdoorAdventure #HiddenGemsTexas #TwoChicksWithHikingSticks #NaturePodcast #TravelPodcast #ExploreTexas #TexasRoadTrip #EasyHikes Hosted on Acast. Seeโ€ฆ ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/two-chicks-with-hiking-sticks-7330857/episodes/palmetto-state-park-texas-the-most-underrated-state-park-in-texas/transcription-requests` โ€” Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-chicks-with-hiking-sticks-7330857/palmetto-state-park-texas-the-most-underrated-state-park-in-texas.md` โ€” Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.