


The Nature Conservancy of Texas
Each
evening from May through October, millions of Mexican free-tailed bats emerge
from The Nature Conservancy’s Eckert James River Bat Cave near Mason, Texas.
Spiraling into the sky in a huge “bat tornado” to hunt for insects, these bats
are a true spectacle of nature. Often misunderstood, bats provide an invaluable
service to humans by consuming hoards of crop pests, Learn more about the cave
and how to visit it at
www.nature.org/texas


Enchanted
Rock
Enchanted Rock State Natural
Area consists of 1643.5 acres on Big Sandy Creek, north of Fredericksburg,
on the border between Gillespie and Llano Counties. It was acquired by
warranty deed in 1978 by the Nature Conservancy of Texas, Inc., from the Moss
family. The state acquired it in 1984, added facilities, and reopened the park
in March 1984, but humans have visited here for over 11,000 years. Enchanted
Rock was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1970 and was placed on the
National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The Rock is a huge, pink granite
exfoliation dome, that rises 425 feet above ground, 1825 feet above sea level,
and covers 640 acres. It is one of the largest batholiths (underground rock
formation uncovered by erosion) in the United States.


Kerrville,
Texas
Kerrville is truly a Hill
Country paradise. The accommodations are first-rate, the scenery is majestic and
the people are friendly. We are located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country,
where sparkling spring fed creeks meander through the rugged terrain
and rolling hills of the Guadalupe River
Valley. The Guadalupe River along
with our mild climate provides the opportunity to enjoy many outdoor pursuits.
Every season in Kerrville offers an array of activities. With an event-filled
calendar and our relaxing Hill Country setting, you'll see how easy it is to...
Lose your heart to the hills.


Fredericksburg, Texas
Located
in the very heart of the beautiful Texas Hill Country! Blending German heritage
and Texan hospitality for over 150 years, creating the kind of place that you
will want to discover again and again. Home of the Wild Seed Farm,
National Museum of the Pacific War, National Historic Parks, Old Tunnel Wildlife
Management area, Butterfly Ranch and Texas hill country Wild Flower Trail trade
days.



San Antonio, Texas
San
Antonio is home to the Alamo, River-Walk, River Center Mall and may Missions. San Antonio captures the spirit of
Texas. Now the eighth largest city in the United States, the city has retained
its sense of history and tradition, while carefully blending in cosmopolitan
progress. The city has always been a crossroads and a meeting place. Sounds and
flavors of Native Americans, Old Mexico, Germans, the Wild West,
African-Americans and the Deep South mingle and merge. Close to twenty million
visitors a year delight in the discovery of San Antonio's charms.

Austin, Texas
Known for its casual and playful nature, Austin is the
playground of Texas. Situated at the center of the Lone Star State, it stands as
the gateway to the Texas Hill Country and the Highland Lakes. As the state
capital and home to the University of Texas, the city supports a politically
charged and culturally rich environment. It's hip, trendy, and high-tech. A
large creative population-primarily musicians and artists-enhance its eclectic
nature.


Mason,
Texas
Mason County Library and Old Yeller statue
Mason County square walking tour
Olden Theater
July 8, 9th mason roundup, rodeo, jackass
races around the court house, and a dance.


Bandera,
Texas
Medina - apple capital of Texas
Lost Maples State Natural Area

Lukenbach,
Texas
Not
just a Texas town - THE TEXAS TOWN! Luckenbach, Texas is an historically rich
and continually vibrant town. A multitude of festivlas are held there including
Willie Nelson's Foruth of July Picnic, an all day concert/party. Willie, along
with Waylon Jennings, immortalized the town of Luckenbach in their now famous
song.

Boerne, Texas
Antique shopping paradise

Dry Cormal
Creek Vineyard