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Articles related to "Texas Hill Country"
Dog-Friendly Texas Hill Country Hikes Hiking offers one of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors, and a dog is great company on the trail. texas hikes with dogs • dog-friendly trails in texas • hiking with dogs in texas state parks • hill country hikes • hikes near austin
Experience Early German Heritage in Texas Hill Country The German immigrants of the early 1800's brought their work ethic and culture to America. Their decendants in the Hill Country of Texas continue to reflect their values today. german • texas • pioneer • 1800's • texas history
Texas Hill Country Among Best Places to Retire Among the top retirement destinations for baby boomers is an unlikely area of land in central Texas where cedars sway and tall hills rise above canyon floors. places to retire • best places to retire • best place to retire • canyon lake texas • retirement in texas
Texas Hill Country Offers Unexpected Variety The rolling green hills and rivers of Texas Hill Country offer travelers a blend of history, food, wine, music, culture and outdoor adventure. texas hill country • austin • san antonio • fredericksburg • central texas
Texas Hill Country Steam Train Step back in time and appreciate the joys of steam train travel. Passengers can now ride leisurely through the hills, rivers, and ranches of Central Texas. austin steam train association • train near austin • central texas train • texas hill country train • vintage passenger train
Birding The Baker Sanctuary Near Austin, Texas The Texas Hill Country provides some of the best scenery in the state. It's also home to hundreds of bird species, and the Audubon's Baker Sanctuary is one premier site. birding the baker sanctuary near austin texas • travis audubon society in texas • birding the texas hill country • birding the edwards plateau • birding balcones canyonlands preserve
Culture and Adventure in Fredericksburg Texas In the surprisingly cool green hills of Central Texas, Fredericksburg has become the getaway spot for escapees from Austin, San Antonio and much farther afield. fredericksburg texas • texas hill country • central texas • german immigrants • garden of peace
Easygoing Austin is Texas' Capital of Creativity While San Antonio may have its history, Austin's food, music and film scene mark it as the undisputed hip, high-energy, brash younger brother of Texas Hill Country. austin texas • texas hill country • university of texas • south by southwest • sxsw
Finding The Golden-Cheeked Warbler In Texas The Golden-cheeked warbler breeds in a limited U. S. habitat found only in the Texas hill country. Spring birders can find them at sites west and south of Austin. finding the golden-cheeked warbler in texas • birding texas hill country • golden-cheeked warbler • travis county audubon society • balcones canyonlands
Fredericksburg TX Is Authentic German Heritage Founded by German immigrants in the 1846, Fredericksburg Texas, the heart of Hill Country, offers authentic German food, dance and beer just an hour from San Antonio. texas hill country • fredericksburg texas • german communities in the us • maibaum • glockenspiel
San Antonio's Historic Past and Relaxing Present With a turbulent past, missions, the Riverwalk and spring Fiesta, San Antonio stands out as Texas Hill Country's wise elder sister who likes to have a good time. san antonio texas • river walk • fiesta san antonio • the alamo • texas hill country
San Antonio, Gateway to the Heart of Texas From Santa Anna and the Alamo, to the reclaimed and restored River Walkway and the NBA Champion Spurs, San Antonio introduces visitors to the best of the west in Texas. san antonio texas usa • heart of texas hill country • alamo concepcion five missions • nba spurs • tejano davy crockett juan sequin william travis
Texas Mountain Laurel Texas Mountain Laurel is a small tree, great for an accent plant in the garden, a container-grown patio specimen, or even as a stand-alone feature. texas mountain laurel • sophora secundiflora • texas hill country • trans-pecos • grape-scented floweers
The Colors of Spring With a Texas treasure of 5000 species of flowering plants, and a dazzling array of some 370 species of wildflowers, something is always blooming in our fields, prairies, and hills, but you don’t want to miss nature’s elaborate show in her prime flowering months of March, April, and May. wildflowers • bluebonnets • alamo fire • legends • texas state flower
What to Do and See in Marble Falls The Marble City is packed with restaurants, shops, and activities that claim superiority among the rest. Stop the confusion and take note of these authentic favorites! marble falls • highland lakes • texas hill country • lakeside park • rockhopper's
Growing Wine Grapes in Texas Texas is the fifth leading wine producing state. Growing wine grapes requires knowledge and upfront costs, but the end result is worth it. texas gardening • texas grapes • texas vineyards • growing grapes • grape growing resources for texas
Favorite Vacation Spots Across Texas - Part I From the historic, educational and adventurous to the fun-loving, romantic or restful, Texas offers a variety of vacation spots. vacation spots • texas vacations • alamo • astroworld • six flags
Lady Bird and LBJ As the U.S.'s 36th President, Lyndon Baines Johnson was defined by his Hill Country background. His presidency, his legacy and that of Lady Bird's can be found in Austin. lyndon baines johnson • lady bird johnson • austin • new deal public servant • congressman
The Mysterious Enchanted Rock Explore the mystery of a natural wonder known as Enchanted Rock, the second largest granite outcropping in North America -- the true tale of a remarkable landmark. enchanted • rock • natural • wonder • landmark
The Pastry Queen These two collections of sweet and savoury dishes will spark your culinary urge to be Queen (or King) of your own kitchen the pastry queen • the pastry queen - royally good recipes from the t • the pastry queen christmas - big-hearted holiday e • texas style • sweet and savoury recipes
Texas Wineries Outpace Vineyard Production Texas wine country offers an array of wines and types of wineries to visit. Wine enthusiasts can choose to travel many miles or a few miles over several days. texas • wineries • vineyards • wine • orange muscat
Birding Lost Maples State Natural Area in Texas Lost Maples State Natural Area is best known for spectacular fall color in late October and early November. Spring, however, can be equally rewarding to park birders. birding lost maples state natural area in texas • birding texas • birding near san antonio texas • birding the hill country of texas • texas state parks
Land, Lots of Land -- You Can Get It Online A handful of some good real estate Web sites where readers can find ranch land and other rural properties for sale. real estate • land • ranch • ranching • farm land
Best Towns for Baby Boomer Retirements Those considering retirement may be interested in relocating to a new locale. The list of best towns for baby boomers is surprising and varied, from east coast to west. retirement • retirement planning • planning retirement • plan retirement • places to retire
Biscuit Hill Bed and Breakfast - Texas
If you're planning a trip to Texas, take a look at this beautiful B&B only a mile from Canyon Lake. bed and breakfasts • b&b • travel • accommodations • texas
Dine and Relax in Style at the Cotton Gin Fredericksburg, Texas, is filled with fun things to do and see, and one of the most enjoyable places to stay and dine is at the Cotton Gin Restaurant and Lodging. If you're tired of chain restaurants and rooms, you'll really enjoy this unique experience of staying in your own historic cabin. The owner is a chef, so the food is a treat as well. fredericksburg • texas • dining • restaurants in texas • restaurants in fredericksburg
Jewel of the Hill Country The scenic Texas hill country beckons everyone who relishes peace, simple living, and natural beauty. Wimberley’s 13,000 residents live in the heart of that unhurried splendor which attracts vacationers, particularly retirees seeking retreat from hectic cities and “winter snowbirds” escaping colder climates. wimberley • hill country • blanco river • cypress river • monarch butterflies
The Bluebonnet, Texas State Flower The Texas Bluebonnet wild flower represents the Lone Star State as much as Stetson hats and cowboy boots. Officially Lupinus Texensis, it's been called "Buffalo Clover". bluebonnet • texas wild flower • lone star state • buffalo clover • lupinus texensis
The Mexican Free-Tail Bats of Austin, Texas 750,000 pregnant Mexican free-tail bats arrive in Austin in March and give birth in June. Their spectacular nightly emergence draws droves of tourists through October. mexican free-tailed bats of austin texas • largest urban colony of bats • austin's congress avenue bridge • nursing colony of mexican free-tailed bats • bat capital of the world
Visiting Desert Botanical Gardens Just visiting botanical gardens and arboretums in the southwest can be rewarding. But many gardens also offer classes and workshops perfect for a learning vacation. phoenix • desert botanical gardens • designing your herb garden • desert vegetable gardening • natural fiber paper making
Sites Representing the Diversity of Country & Western Music This month we're going to look at two sites with different perspectives on Country & Western music. The first, the Arbuckle Boys, celebrates the western heritage of the American cowboy. The second, the West Coast Pinups, features a band that produces music that centers around Bakersfield honky tonk and vintage Nachville country. Lastly, we'll look at a record label that is putting their entire catalog on line (well, kind of). arbuckle boys • west coast pinups • platinum entertainment • heardon.com
Stargazing Destinations These destinations feature dark skies at night, professional equipment and, often, knowledgeable guides or amateur astronomers to explain what's in the telescopes. amateur astronomy • dark sky locations • where to see stars • guided stargazing • private observatories
Enjoy and Plant Texas Wildflower Seeds Texans enjoy, protect, and grow wildflowers in abundance. Wildflowers come from harvested seeds and only a few, like the bluebonnet, are available as transplants. texas wildflowers • texas wildflower seeds • identifying wildflowers • visit texas • texas highways
TALES...COY'S LONE STAR WEB GUIDE Editor's review of the new Web site of a prominent Texas magazine. texas culture • texas news • texas media • texas politics |
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