"Deep In the Heart..." of every traveler should be plans to come to Texas! We've got something for you in the Lone Star State - shopping, camping, hiking, whatever your adventure, you're going find it here. Use our Texas Vacation quick-start guide to help you plan your visit.

Texas Vacations in the Great Outdoors

If there's something we've got plenty of here in Texas, it's wide open spaces! With dozens of lakes and rivers, outdoor activity enthusiasts will be in heaven. Here's a great idea: take the family on a float trip down the Guadalupe River in New Braunfels. They just might gain a love of nature along the way.

Bring your camera and your hiking gear to Palo Duro Canyon State Park near Amarillo. Here's another inspiration; for a real Texas fishing vacation, why not explore the Hill Country, home to a dozen fresh-water lakes? And whitewater enthusiasts will find plenty of challenge on the Rio Grande River as it runs through Big Bend National Park.

No matter what your outdoor sport, Texas has a place to pursue it! Check out Texas State and National Park sites online for even more ways to stay active while you're here.

Texas - A Shopper's Paradise!

Ever wished you could take a road trip completely devoted to shopping? From the upscale Gallerias of Dallas and Houston to the outlet malls of San Marcos, Texas features plenty of locations to fill a shopping itinerary. If you're travelling with fellow shoppers, make sure to schedule time for our popular Mills Malls-enormous shopping destinations with enough stores and restaurants to keep the whole group busy.

For something a little less typical, dig into the delights of El Mercado, San Antonio's Hispanic market. That's where you'll find cafes, shops, strolling musicians and a weekend farmer's market. Bargain hunters might also want to save some vacation time for Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the largest flea market in the US!

Bring your checkbook, and go home with Texas-style bargains. The Lone Star State is a great place to feed your shopping addiction!

Texas Family Vacation Ideas

Want to spend time in Texas with your teens without screaming? Head on down to San Antonio, home of dozens of teen-tempting attractions. A great place to start is the River Walk, where restaurants, shops and festivals run for miles along a scenic water way. Take the youngsters on a boat tour to get acquainted with all the sights, it's a great way to learn the River Walk quickly. Just a short walk away, visit Alamo Square for a lesson in American history. Don't forget a quick trip to the Tower of the Americas for an amazing view of the city.

Another great way to immerse your family in Texas is a tour of our theme parks. The Six Flags parks in Arlington and San Antonio are perennial family fun. Two more sure bets are SeaWorld and WonderWorld Park. Watch for multi-park passes and other bargains to make theme parks even more of a bargain.

Here's one more idea for a truly unusual family vacation-take the kids sport caving and kayaking on the Frio River west of San Antonio. While you're there, witness millions of Frio Bats on their migration from Mexico; imagine the stories the kids will tell back at school!

It's time to get to know the great state of Texas. Your Texas vacation plans will be the start of something big!

This article was written by Joe Laing of El Monte RV, your source for RV rentals. An RV is an excellent way to start off on your next vacation to Texas. Be sure to check out the El Monte RV website for more information about Texas RV Vacations and Texas RV rentals http://www.elmonterv.com/rv-rentals-Texas/ca-370.aspx.