A few years ago, Palmetto State Park existed as a little-known gem on the San Marcos River as it headed east toward its confluence with the Guadalupe. Campers, hikers, and birders alike regarded it like a secret treasure, this sleepy haven resting at the crest of the Hill Country between the big cities of San Antonio, Austin and Houston.

A white tail deer hides among the fronds of the dwarf palmettos that give Palmetto State Park its name. Photos by Jason Cook
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