For nearly a century, Texas’s Camp Mystic has been a beloved summertime hub of joy for generations of girls across the state. Located along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, Texas, the all-girls Christian camp is famous for hosting presidents’ daughters and for its years-long waitlist.

The geography of Texas makes it one of the deadliest places in the US for flooding. Texas Hill Country is made up of shallow rivers which run through rugged valleys, winding around hills and steep terrain.