Although Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, don't expect the North Texas weather to abide by that idea. So, we're mapping out easy getaways to escape the lingering Texas heat.

Located in the desolate remoteness of West Texas’ Big Bend Ranch State Park are the state’s second- and third-highest waterfalls, Madrid Falls and Mexicano Falls.

At 100 feet tall, Madrid Falls is an enigma wrapped in a quagmire. While its cool, refreshing lushness and scenic beauty spill into the Rio Grande River, it remains surrounded by hot, dry desert terrain and spectacular cliffs. Its majestic drama is magnified by its elevation, which is 3,681 feet above sea level, and its streaming power is amplified after sizable rains.

Accessing Madrid Falls is tricky, though. Due to the ruggedness and u

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