Riven Rock Blog

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

Subterranean Adventures of the Hill Country

riven — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:04:07 -0500

One sure way to escape the impending summer heat is to take a trip underground. The Texas Hill Country has a number of geological wonders aside from its most well-known, Enchanted Rock. The geological formations of the Hill Country, with the sedimentary rock and plentiful aquifers and springs provides for the formation of quite a few caves.

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 Golf Excursions

riven — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:27:05 -0600

With the recent winter rainfall, we've had some relief from our drought and Hill Country residents are hopeful about wildflowers and greenery returning next spring! Golf courses are no exception, and we're hoping for a return to health for all the grass on the fairways.

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.