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Despite being the second-largest state in the U.S., Texas only has two national parks: Guadalupe Mountains and Big Bend. However, that doesn't mean these parks — both located in the western portion of Texas — aren't amazing national and state treasures. Guadalupe Mountains National Park protects many of the state's natural wonders: the world's most extensive Permian fossil reef, the four highest peaks in Texas, and a range of flora and fauna. Big Bend National Park protects many flora and fauna as well and is the largest protected area of Chihuahuan Desert topography and ecology in the U.S.
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