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Guadalupe River State Park

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Guadalupe River State Park is located along the boundary of Comal and Kendall Counties. It was acquired by deed from private owners in 1974 and was opened to the public in 1983. The park is bisected by the clear-flowing waters of the Guadalupe River. The park is comprised of a 1938.7-acre segment of the Texas Hill Country noted for its ruggedness and scenic beauty.

The Guadalupe River, with banks lined by huge bald cypress trees, is the park's most outstanding natural feature. On its winding path through the park, the river courses over four natural rapids; and two steep limestone bluffs reflect its awesome erosive power.

Trees in lower elevations and bottom lands include sycamore, elm, basswood, pecan, walnut, persimmon, willow, and hackberry. In the uplands away from the river, the limestone terrain is typical of the Edwards Plateau and has oak and juniper woodlands, with interspersed grasslands.

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One area of virgin Ashe juniper woodland provides the proper nesting habitat for the rare Golden-cheeked Warbler.

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In addition to numerous species of birds, the park supports a wide variety of wild animals including White-tailed Deer, Coyote, Gray Fox, Skunk, Raccoon, Opossum, Bobcat, and Armadillo. Other smaller species abound, and efforts of wildlife observers are usually well-rewarded.

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