On July 14th I visited San Felipe de Austin State Historical Site near Sealy, Texas. I heard Bryan McAuley of the Texas Historical Commission give a 45-minute presentation on the history and future of the park. Bear in mind this is not a state park run by Texas Parks & Wildlife; the Texas Historical Commission manages it.
Bryan explained the park was marginally neglected for many years, but the Commission plans to rectify that situation. They have completed the purchase of land for a large museum, which will house artifacts related to Stephen F. Austin, his Colony, and early Texas history.
This link will take you to the Web site for Stephen F. Austin State Park, which is very near San Felipe de Austin Park. As you'll see, it offers facilities for hiking, biking, camping, bird watching, and geocaching.
