The Lost Maples State Natural Area will soon be expanded by more than 700 acres, land acquired from a neighboring ranch. The owner of the new property has taken great care to preserve and protect the land in it's natural, unspoiled state. The Can Creek watershed is located on the new property. Trails will be open for hiking through the canyons of the addiition in 2012.
Presently there are 16 miles of trails available for hiking. The most popular time of year to explore Lost Maples is in the fall when the native big-tooth maple trees are showing off their spectacular red and gold leaves. Park staff is available for information and education.
Graphic: San Antonio Express News
Hi Shirley...always nice to see expansion for people to use as part of their exploration of their area. Especially in these times of cutbacks everywhere. This is nice :-)
Howdy there Shirley
I sure do like it, when I read and hear of folks that are keepen an area preserved and protected, in it Natural unspoiled state.Way to much land is not being keepet that way, for my taste.
Shirley we heard this on the next last night. It is a very popular area like you said when the trees are changing color; bus loads of folks go up to enjoy the beautiful landscape. This expansion will certainly draw more visitors.
Gail, Dale, Carl & Ceil - This is really good news and even more people will be enjoying Lost Maples each year! Thanks for your comments!
Shirley- Very nice blog and good to something that has been made simply for the enjoyment of we the people.
Shirley - I really like the San Antonio area and this just adds to the reasons.
Hi Mike, thanks for the SA compliment!
Hi Montana, Maybe more people will take their kids out to enjoy nature.
I've been there once. I really loved it, so beautiful. Great news on the expansion! I really should check it out all over again.