Hill Country Travel Blog
Health-Safe Getaway
Recent global events have made many of us much more health-conscious in our day-to-day lives. Understandably, cabin fever has set in for a lot of people, and the urge to plan a vacation is growing. In these trying times, where is it safe to plan a vacation or getaway, while still guarding our personal health? This article sorts out the facts, and offers pointers for your great escape!
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TOP CAR SHOWS & ATTRACTIONS IN THE HILL COUNTRY
The Hill Country has something to offer folks of many varying interests and passions, and fans of fine four-wheeled craftsmanship are no exception! Whether you're here to admire the work and care of fellow enthusiasts, or you have a car you'd like to show off, there are plenty of opportunities for both in the Hill Country. This article is dedicated to those who celebrate the automobile, and will serve as a guide to car-focused events and locations in this beautiful region of the Lone Star State.
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MEDINA, TEXAS: THE APPLE OF THE HILL COUNTRY'S EYE
New York state has its Big Apple, and that's fine as far as that goes; a lot of hustle-bustle in a crowded and fast-paced atmosphere. In the Texas Hill Country, they do things in a more laid-back style, and nowhere is it as true as in Medina (pronounced Muh-DEE-nuh), a tiny town of just over 500 souls in northern Bandera County.
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THE TOAST OF TEXAS: HILL COUNTRY WINERIES AND TOURS
Take aside any random stranger on the street, inside or outside of Texas, and ask them what comes to mind when you mention the Lone Star State. They'll mention the Alamo for sure, maybe the oil industry, and the rich history of cowboys and cattle drives. Texas BBQ and Tex-Mex cuisine will probably pop up on their lists, and those with their finger on the pulse of business might mention the growing tech sector in the “Silicon Hills.” And these are all famous and true things about Texas. Fair enough.
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The Tale of the Hill Country’s Historic Polly, Texas
The term “ghost town” often conjures images of dilapidated and abandoned buildings, a forlorn and forgotten representation of a slice of time from which society has moved on. In that context, it seems a shame to apply that somewhat sad term to the historic town of Polly, Texas. This gone-but-certainly-not-forgotten little village is locally respected, revered, and (at least partially) renovated. It’s in that spirit that we’d like to present Polly’s story.
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LOST MAPLES STATE NATURAL AREA: PRISTINE HILL COUNTRY
Anthropological and historical records show that the Lost Maples area had been inhabited by humans since prehistoric times. Luckily, however, throughout its history, the human habitation that took place had been low-impact—that is to say, no irreversible harm was done to the land, wildlife, or plant life indigenous to what we now know as the Texas Hill Country. Small Spanish colonies, Native American settlements, and ranching were prominent in the area during its more modern history (from the 17th century forward), leaving it more or less untouched and in its natural state.
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GARNER STATE PARK—OLD BALDY AND MORE!
In north-central Uvalde County, Texas, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, lies Garner State Park, one of the Lone Star State's most popular camping, fishing, boating, hiking, and nature-viewing spots. Backroads Reservations is proud to present a brief history and overview of this enormous and awe-inspiring park.
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The Cowboy Mardi Gras: Bandera’s Take on a Cajun Tradition
The Mardi Gras celebration has always been a kind of “last fling” before the more somber period of Lent between February and Easter Sunday. It’s a chance for folks to let their hair down, and the phrase conjures images of beads, colorful floats, whimsical costumes, Cajun cooking, and, of course, carousing.
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