Texas Points of Interest

Roots of a Frontier President


The Roots Of A Frontier President is a must-see point of interest for visitors to Texas. This national park tour guide summary highlights the reasons to visit this site and the unique things one might see there.

Located in the Big Bend National Park, the Roots Of A Frontier President is a historical site that tells the story of the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt. This site is where Roosevelt camped during his 1905 hunting expedition, which he took to escape the pressures of the presidency.

Visitors can explore the area where Roosevelt once camped and see the same rugged landscapes that he did. The site offers spectacular views of the mountains and valleys of the Big Bend region. Visitors can also see wildlife such as deer, javelina, and bighorn sheep.

The Roots Of A Frontier President is also a great place to learn about the history of Texas and the American West. Interpretive exhibits and guided tours provide insight into the region's cultural and natural history.

One of the unique things visitors can see at this site is the ruins of an old adobe structure that was built by a Mexican family in the 1800s. The structure is an example of the region's rich cultural heritage and its links to both Mexico and the United States.

In summary, the Roots Of A Frontier President is a unique and fascinating point of interest in Texas. Visitors can explore the rugged landscapes of the Big Bend region, learn about the history of Texas and the American West, and see the ruins of an old adobe structure. This site is a must-see for anyone interested in history, nature, and culture. Get driving directions.
ROOTS OF A FRONTIER PRESIDENT

Points of Interest
Location
A Century of Use
A Grand Entrance
A Land Transformed
A More Perfect Society
A Presidential Hometown
A River Runs Through
Airplane Hangar Visitor Center
Aviation - Key to the Texas White House
Bringing Washington Home
Bruckner Barn - 1884
Carport
Cedar Guest House (Private)
Communicating with the World
Conserving The Landscape
Corrals
Danz Cabins
East Gate
Education for All
Flagpole Dedication to Rebekah Baines Johnson (President's mother)
Former Barracks area holding military trailers during presidential years
Friendship Stones
Frontier Legacy
Generations of Johnsons
Hereford: Breed of Choice
Historic Building
Housing the World
James Polk Johnson Barn - 1875
James Polk Johnson - Windmill and Cooler House
Johnson Cabin
Johnson City
Johnson Settlement.
Johnson Settlement Event Center
Johnson Settlement History
Junction School
Klein Maintenance Shop
LBJ Boyhood Home
LBJ National Historical Park Visitor Center
LBJ State Park and Historic Site Visitor Center
LBJ State Park Baseball Field
LBJ - The Image
Lifetime of Service
Loading Chute
Lockheed JetStar and Cover Structure
Low Water Crossing
Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home - 1920s
Lyndon B. Johnson Legacy
Lyndon Johnson Birthplace
Martin Barn
Mr. Jelly Bean
Oriole Bailey House
Pool Cabana
Ranch Foreman Home
Roots of a Frontier President
Sam and Eliza Johnson Cabin - 1860s
Sam and Eliza Johnson Farmhouse
Sam and Eliza Johnson Home
Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm
Secret Service Command Post
Show Barn
State Historic Marker for Johnson Boyhood Home
Swimming Pool
Tetrahedron - Air directional indicator for airstrip
Texas White House
The Barbecue Grove
The Environmental First Lady
The Environmental President
The Jet Age Arrives
The Junction School
The LBJ Ranch: A Living Legend
The Reconstructed Birthplace
The Show Barn
The Texas White House
The Working Corrals
Valley Irrigation System
Watering the Landscape
White House Communications Complex
Withers & Spauldings General Store

Nearby Camping
Location Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Lometa Regional Park 12 1,475 ft
Blanco State Park 35 1,319 ft
Calaveras Lake Park Dispersed Numerous 526 ft
Inks Lake State Park 197 920 ft
Colorado Bend State Park 35 1,284 ft
Black Rock Park 36 1,034 ft
Cranes Mill Park - Canyon Lake 45 950 ft
Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park 33 1,103 ft
Cedar Point Rec Area Numerous 1,016 ft