Hill Country Travel Blog
BANDERA, TEXAS: THE COWBOY CAPITAL OF THE WORLD!
Every town in the United States has its claim to fame, and there are dozens in the great American West that celebrate that truly American icon: The Cowboy. But only Bandera, Texas embodies the history and lore of the Cowboy in such a manner that truly earns it the title of The Cowboy Capital of the World.
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ACCESSING THE HILL COUNTRY'S RIVERS
The Hill Country is famous throughout the Lone Star State and beyond for its natural beauty and serene country settings. The rivers coursing through this region are equally well-known for adventurous and social sporting activities such as tubing, kayaking, and canoeing.
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HILL COUNTRY STATE NATURAL AREA: BACK TO NATURE
We'll be honest here: if your idea of “roughing it” is no cable TV and briefly being out of cell phone range, the Hill Country State Natural Area probably isn't going to be your cup of tea. However, if you're seeking a rustic and beautiful return-to-nature getaway, enhanced by the breathtaking views only the Texas Hill Country can provide, a visit to the Hill Country State Natural Area will prove to be a memorable treat.
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TEXAS' OWN UTOPIA
Utopia: the perfect society. Loosely translated from the Greek, the word itself means “no place” or “not a place,” in essence, a society too good to really exist. Though the word was coined by Sir Thomas More in 1516, the concept of a Utopian society dates all the way back to Plato's Republic, written around 375 BC.
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ROLLIN' ON THE RIVERS, HILL COUNTRY STYLE
Several beautiful rivers wind their way through the Texas Hill Country, and there's plenty to do both on their waters and along their shores for our guests! Here are some helpful ideas for what you can do on these winding waters, to maximize the adventure of your Hill Country river vacation.
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TAKE A PEEK AT THE HILL COUNTRY'S PIPE CREEK
Small-town Texas is a culture all its own. It's more laid back; there's none of that big-city rush or pressure to do and see everything all at once. With that said, we're not saying there nothing to do in the little towns of the scenic Texas Hill Country.
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GOVERNMENT CANYON STATE NATURAL AREA
In northwest Bexar County, just north of San Antonio, lie the 12,244 naturally-preserved acres of the Government Canyon State Natural Area. Folks sometimes refer to it as “Government Canyon State Park,” or just “Government Canyon Park,” though officially it's a Natural Area, where the chief focus is on environmental restoration and stability.
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CASTROVILLE, TEXAS: THE FRANCE OF TEXAS
In Castroville, you're just as likely to be greeted by a “bonjour” as you are to hear “howdy!” Texas hospitality blends perfectly with European charm in this beautiful little Hill Country town just west of San Antonio. Founded and populated by immigrants from the Alsace region of France (in the northeastern part of the country, bordering Germany and Switzerland), Castroville takes pride in its rich history, while having played its own part in the formation of the Lone Star State.
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