There are approximately 31.3 million Texans and 640,000 acres of state park land. That means everybody can enjoy their own 890 square feet — about the size of a small two-bedroom Houston apartment.

My quest to visit more Texas state parks this year took me up to Longhorn Cavern, located off U.S. 281 near Marble Falls.

Spring has sprung in Texas, and the iconic bluebonnets are painting the landscape. Discover the best locations near Austin to witness the spectacle.