Q. I like to plan a family camping trip each September. Campgrounds are usually less crowded and it is still warm enough to swim. Can you help me find someplace less than 4 hours away?
A . “The Swimming Holes of Texas” by Julie Wernersbach and Carolyn Tracy is a great source for Texans who like to swim in our beautiful lakes and rivers.
Dinosaur Valley State Park, near Glen Rose, is listed as one of their top five swimming spots for kids. According to Google maps, it takes about 3.5 hours to get there if you drive north on 281.
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