| | Welcome to Houston, Texas!Houston is the fourth-largest city in the US and the largest city in the state of Texas. Houston is the seat of Harris County. Most of Houston is located on the gulf coastal plain, and its vegetation is classified as temperate grassland and forest. Much of the city was built on forested land, marshes, swamp, or prairie, which are all still visible in surrounding areas.While most people think that Houston is primarily urban, there are a wealth of opportunities for outdoor recreation just a short drive from the city. Be sure to visit Sea Rim State Park when you're in Houston. It's not to be missed!Camping is a very popular activity near Houston with lots of public campgrounds within easy driving distance. Visitors to Houston, Texas, can participate in all types of camping from developed campgrounds to RV campgrounds to primitive campgrounds. There are camping opportunities for every taste!Do you like geocaching? Houston, Texas offers over 7,400 opportunities for geocaching. When you visit Houston, be sure to bring your GPS and look for geocaches near Houston. |  | | | |
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