Hill Country Travel Blog

2020March
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CONCAN, TEXAS: YOUR FRIO RIVER GETAWAY

The scenic Frio River carves its path through about 200 miles of the southern section of the picturesque Texas Hill Country, and the little town of Concan was settled right next to it, right about halfway along the river’s valley. The river would provide a vital source of water to local residents, and over time, would help establish Concan’s reputation as a Hill Country recreational spot, too.

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2020February
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COMFORT, TEXAS: HISTORICAL HILL COUNTRY HIDEAWAY

The word “comfort” brings to mind pleasant images of relaxation, warmth, and a laid-back pace, and this Texas Hill Country town lives up to all those! Awash in pioneer history, this home to just over 2,300 souls offers a full spectrum of attractions to its visitors. Bat-watching, wineries, antiques, historical buildings and monuments, and even scarecrows, await you during your Comfort getaway.

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2020January
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BLANCO, THE WHITE CLIFFS OF TEXAS

Located in the northern part of the Texas Hill Country, Blanco, Texas seems to sport a fairly generic name; however, those who assume it’s boring and unremarkable are doing both themselves and the town a disservice. Blanco is rich in history, traces of which can still be seen in its historic architecture. It also played a major role in one of the most intense rivalries in the history of the Hill Country! Let’s take a deeper dive into the people and events that have made Blanco the town it is today.

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