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4th of July in the Hill Country

riven — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:26:42 -0500

If you're looking for a good ol' slice of Americana this 4th of July, look no further than the Texas Hill Country. Annual events range from the traditional small-town parade to fireworks and symphony performances. With the nice rainfall we've had lately, we will actually have fireworks this year!
Bandera

Hill Country Events in June

riven — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:31:13 -0500

School is out of session in June and it's time to soak up the best of what the Hill Country has to offer. Sun, water, and the finest Texas and Hill Country culture is on display this summer so come out and enjoy these family-friendly activities.

May 24 - June 10
Kerrville Folk Festival
Kerrville

Hill Country Spring Break Activities

riven — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:37:29 -0600

The Texas Hill Country is known for green hills and valleys, blooming wildflowers, clean, fresh air, and marrying a classic western mindset with a thriving food and wine culture. What better place to get away with the family for spring break? There are a variety of interesting events taking place during March that make great family outings. Here are our picks for must-see events:

An Ice Skating Excursion in the Hill Country

riven — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 11:36:38 -0600

If you've decided to winter in the Texas Hill Country this year, you don't have to forgo all of the traditional winter activities. Sure anything snow related is probably out of the question (how much skiing do you really do on your trips anyway?). But here's one unexpected winter activity that you don't have to do without: ice skating.

Biking excursions in Comfort, Texas

riven — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 15:56:48 -0600

A mixture of scenic, rolling hills and mild weather make the Hill Country perfect for winter biking excursions. With a bounty of ranch roads and back roads to travel, the possibilities for routes are endless--it’s just a matter of a good map and knowing where to look! Luckily the Hill Country is fast becoming a Mecca of biking enthusiasts. Routes around Kerrville and Fredericksburg are ple

Texas Hill Country Regional Christmas Lighting Trail

riven — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:22:52 -0600

Take a road trip through the Hill Country this winter and you’ll find the historic architecture has undergone a holiday transformation. Traditional 1800s, art deco and more modern structures take on an almost metropolitan feel at night with the newly acquired bright lights of the holidays. Bandera, Blanco, Boerne, Burnet, Dripping Springs, Fredericksburg, Johnson City, Kerrville, Llano, M

Visit the Hill Country for Texas Wine Month

riven — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:30:14 -0500

October is officially Texas Wine Month and there are a ton of wine-centric events throughout the Hill Country. You have 31 days to meander through the Hill Country, savoring the local wine and visiting local wineries. Some you know, and are commercial vineyards, like Becker in Stonewall, others are boutique wineries like Bending Branch and Singing Water Vineyard right outside Comfort.