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Top o' the Hill Country
Mon, Feb 07, 2011
Rocksprings is on the western edge of the Texas Hill Country, and at the high point of the Edwards Plateau. It's a delightful little town that doesn't get the attention it deserves.
Features
The 'Little Alsace' of Texas
Mon, Feb 07, 2011
The 1870 St. Louis Church is just one of more than 300 historic buildings in Castroville. The unique town was founded by Alsatian immigrants, led by Henri Castro, and their influence is plainly seen 167 years later.
The Heart of Texas
Thu, Jan 13, 2011
Not only is Brady in the geographical center of Texas; its character and achievements demonstrate the "heart" that has made Texas great.
The Spectacular River Region
Wed, Jan 12, 2011
The River Region in the southwest corner of the Texas Hill Country includes some of the most spectacular scenery in Texas -- and the coolest, clearest water!
Wild West Legends in Uvalde
Sun, Jan 09, 2011
A land of outlaws and adventure has produced a unique Texas town -- and some All-American heroes.
Leading the Way
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
The audacious German immigrants marched boldly into the heart of Comanche territory to establish the remarkable town of Fredericksburg
It's Burnet, durn it!
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
A statue of legendary Burnet County sheriff Wallace Riddell looks across the square at the jail where he presided for 39 years.
City of a Prince
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
Unprepared as they might have been, Prince Solms and his hardy German pioneers were the first to civilize a little corner of the Texas Hill Country.
The Land of Living Waters
Wed, Oct 06, 2010
The brave souls who finally tamed this wild valley were rewarded with a beautiful "Land of Living Waters." Junction sits at the confluence of the North and South Llano Rivers, where the Hill Country meets the wide open spaces of West Texas. Easy I-10 access is the clincher. You MUST explore Junction and Kimble County!
The Llegend of Llano
Tue, Oct 05, 2010
A little over a century ago, Llano experienced an economic boom that made the small town dream big dreams for decades to come. Today's historic district still benefits from the optimistic outlook of the brave pioneers who carved a modern town from a rugged wilderness. Come and experience the Texas Hill Country at its best, in the Llegendary city of Llano.
Texas Hill Country History
Mon, Jul 19, 2010
The History of the Texas Hill Country, an exhaustive series of stories written by investigative reporter Kenn Knopp, director of the German Heritage Foundation.
The Day of the Iguana
Wed, Jul 14, 2010
While sitting on my Hill Country front porch, a huge Iguana came up for a visit and something about that Iguana called my name.
Texas Hill Country Drives in a Day.
Tue, Jul 13, 2010
Got a day? Spend it in the Texas Hill Country on a nice, quaint "Sunday Drive".
Hill Country Outdoors
Wed, Jul 07, 2010
Throw a canoe on the roof or a tube in the trunk and head for the Llano, the Brazos, the Guadalupe, or any of the other rivers on this list of the twenty best trips to take on Texas waterways this summer.