It feels as though time is passing slower than ever right now, but we know just how to cure that. Looking forward to future adventures is the perfect solution to a slow mental clock, especially if you live in Texas where nature is always calling. Below are eight hidden spots in Texas to add to your summer bucket list ASAP. Barton Creek Greenbelt Price: Free Address: Multiple Why You Need To Go: There are multiple entrances to this gorgeous Austin spot, which means plenty of room to cool off in the water or take a nice, long hike! View this post on Instagram Texas Winters > 🔝 A post shared by Averi Delaine (@averidelaine) on Feb 13, 2020 at 3:56pm PST Website McGovern Centennial Gardens Price: Free Address: 1500 Hermann Dr., Houston, TX Why You Need To Go: Spring allergies will be done and over with come summertime, which means you'll be able to inhale each and every flower in these gorgeous gardens. View this post on Instagram I’m trying just to go to parks for a walk or biking, there’s nothing like stay home, I know, but 30 min walking with social distancing seriously change my day completely. Be safe y’all. A post shared by Vianney Barona (@vianneybarona) on Mar 28, 2020 at 12:15pm PDT Website Caddo Lake State Park Price: $4 Address: 245 Park Rd. 2, Karnack, TX Why You Need To Go: Your day on the lake will be filled with nothing but peaceful vibes. View this post on Instagram Swamp People🐊💘 such a fun day! A post shared by Alexa Chase Crain (@alexachases88) on Mar 31, 2018 at 6:56pm PDT Website Haunted Rail Road Crossing Price: Free Address: 2902 Shane Rd., San Antonio, TX Why You Need To Go: There's nothing wrong with getting your spook on outside of spooky season! View this post on Instagram Playing on the haunted train tracks in San Antonio today. We sat in the car, turned it off and it dragged us over... crazy experience. Yes, we did try it the other way and even when we parked a little further facing he other way, it dragged us over the tracks backwards 😳 Nighttime would’ve been spookier. Will try that next time! 😂 ☠️💀 Because you can’t ever stop seeing beautiful things, we stopped by the Botanical Gardens at Brackenridge Park ( 3-4 miles North East of downtown) before leaving beautiful San Antonio, Texas. The only wish was that we had a little more time. #whereto #wheretotv #wheretonext #sanantonio #sanantoniotexas #texas #followme #followmearound #hauntedtrain #hauntedtraintracks #hauntedtracks A post shared by Where To TV (@wheretotv) on Jan 24, 2018 at 8:42pm PST Website Hancock Springs Price: $2.50 - $3.50 Address: 1600 281 S. Lampasas, TX Why You Need To Go: You'll feel like you've been transported to somewhere totally exotic. Get your splash on and float your worries away in this clear, beautiful pool. View this post on Instagram ~ the best fix ~ #naturalspring #txhillcountry #buoyant A post shared by Natalie Zachary (@npzachary) on Jun 30, 2018 at 2:30pm PDT Website Kleb Woods Nature Preserve Price: Free Address: 20303 Draper Rd., Tomball, TX Why You Need To Go: These magical woods are something straight out of a fairytale. You could explore them for hours without getting bored. View this post on Instagram Nature — cheaper than therapy...🌾 A day well spent with an amazing guy💕 PC: @colbyr.photo go follow his new photography account!!! :) A post shared by lianne :) (@lianne_barrackman) on Mar 6, 2020 at 11:01am PST Website Daingerfield State Park Price: Free Address: 455 Park Rd. 17, Daingerfield, TX Why You Need To Go: You can go swimming, fishing, boating, and hiking here. The stunning scenery almost looks like a painting. View this post on Instagram ⭐️ Daingerfield State Park, Texas. 2h00 from Dallas 💙🧡💙 . . “When we tackle obstacles, we find hidden reserves of courage and resilience we did not know we had. And it is only when we are faced with failure do we realize that these resources were always there within us. We only need to find them and move on with our lives.” A.P.J. Abdul Kalam . . 📸 by Dallas Wanderer . #dallaswanderer #tripsfromdallas #dallas #texas #daingerfieldstatepark #easttexas #texastourism #texastodo #inspiretexasnow #texasbucketlist #texaslandscape #exploretexas #texasoutdoors #texasstateparks #texasnature #texaspride #texasbeauty #dallasfun #dallasweekend #thingstododallas #dallastravel #dallastravelblogger #traveldallas #texastravel #texastravels #newtodallasguide #inspirationalquotes #aftercoronavirus #afterquarantine #resilience A post shared by Dallas Wanderer (@dallaswanderer) on Mar 26, 2020 at 9:07am PDT Website Cascade Caverns Price: $20 - $100 Address: 226 Cascade Caverns Rd., Boerne, TX Why You Need To Go: These caverns are some of the greatest in all of Texas, plus it's a great place to escape the summer heat. View this post on Instagram Swimming anyone? A post shared by Adventurer (@ezratorres) on Apr 2, 2017 at 8:56pm PDT Website We strongly advise that before you go swimming or visit any location, you check the most recent updates on potential hazards, security, water quality, and closures. If you do plan to visit a location, respect the environment.