Hill
Country Visitor's - A comprehensive list of places and attractions
in the Texas Hill Country. Visit http://www.hill-country-visitor.com
.
Lost
Maples State Natural Area - Lost Maples State Natural Area
covers 2174.2 scenic acres in Bandera and Real Counties, north of
Vanderpool on the Sabinal River. Acquired by purchase from private
owners in 1973 -1974, the site was opened to the public on September
1, 1979. The annual visitation is approximately 200,000 visitors.
For information call 830-966-3415 or visit http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/lostmap.htm.
Birding
and Wildlife Nature Tours - Your Hill Country Adventure
takes place on an 11,000 acre working ranch, with 4 miles of clear
Frio River and miles of beautiful rugged Hill Country. Have your
camera ready for this guided Birding & Wildlife Nature Tour.
Where you are sure to catch a glimpse of some of the many wonderful
birds, butterfly, whitetail deer, axis deer, wild hogs, javalina,
lizards or other critters in our area. With Nature you never know
what's waiting around the next bush! For information call
830-966-2320
or visit http://www.hillcountryadventures.com/birding_&_wildlife_tours.htm.
Garner
State Park - Garner State Park is 1419.8 acres (10 water
acres of the Frio River) of recreational facilities in northern
Uvalde County. For information call
830-232-6132
or visit http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/garner.
Sunset
Bat Flights - The Frio Bat Cave south of Concan, TX. houses
the 2nd Largest Mexican Free-tailed Bat population in Texas. There
are 2000 feet of caves, with an estimated 10 million bats. This
is a maternity cave, with pups being born in June or July. By mid
August the pups are flying out with their mothers. The interpretive
tour guide will share his knowledge about bats and the history of
the cave dating back to the Civil War. You can watch as hawks and
falcons catch bats for their evening meal. The Sunset Bat Flight
is an awesome sight you will want to see again & again! Each
visit is always unique! For information call 830-966-2320 or visit
http://www.hillcountryadventures.com/sunset_bat_flight.htm.
Devil's
Sinkhole State Natural Area - Tours available to the public
to view the unique collapsed cavern called the Devil's Sinkhole.
For information call 830-683-2287
or visit http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/sinkhole/sinkhole.htm.
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