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Paluxy River

Glen Rose, TX
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Ranked #4 of 10 attractions in Glen Rose
5.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Description: Texas' last undammed river.
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Harper, Texas
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Beautiful, but a little smelly in areas.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The river is flowing nicely right now, but certain areas smelled like sewer to me. I was walking along the River Walk area and a noticed the smell. It was only in a couple of areas, not sure why. Would be nice to have a water fountain or two on the walk way, but there aren't any, so be sure... More

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Dallas, Texas
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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“Great place to swim or fish.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Took my family and had a great time. Limestone bottom lets you walk right out in the water.

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Barksdale, Texas
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Cool Place for Families”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

The Paluxy River is great for families with children of all ages. There are places where the water is just covering the river bed and it was great for the young ones that we watched splash inthe river.

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Taylor
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Fun rier”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

Actually, we had to cross it to see the dinosaur tracks. Great family fun!

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