All posts tagged "history"
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There’s Just a Little Something for Everyone in Sonora
Sonora, Texas, is the perfect spot to get away for a weekend! Enjoy nature at its finest, and...
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Fredericksburg’s Secret Place: Cross Mountain
In the year 1757, a group of Spanish priests traveling through the Texas Hill Country paused in their trek...
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Tour the Texas Hill Country with New Trail Passport Program
The Texas Hill Country Trail Passport Program encourages locals and tourist alike to travel deeper into the 19...
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Buda, Texas: A Beautiful Place to Stay & Play
Buda is an outdoor lover’s paradise in Texas Hill Country and has something for every family member. You...
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5 Famous Authors from the Texas Hill Country
As part of Texas' rich culture, many wonderful authors have claimed Texas as home. For some of these authors,...
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Well-Known Texas Historian Carole Goble Tells All About Burnet and the Hill Country
Sitting down with this Carole Goble is like having a private tutorial with your favorite teacher. Not only...
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“Battle for Texas: The Experience” – Bringing History into the Future in San Antonio
For visitors to San Antonio looking for an interactive and immersive adventure, "Battle for Texas: The Experience" is...
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How They Built Canyon Lake
Not many Texans know that only one lake in Texas is naturally occurring, and even that lake is...
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6 Historic Hill Country General Stores You Must Visit
Do a little time travelin’ through Texas Hill Country history with me as we visit six historic general stores...
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7 Historical Markers in the Hill Country We Bet You Didn’t Know
There are over 16,000 historical markers in the state of Texas, and the Hill County boasts some of...
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The Texas Ranger Heritage Center
To honor those who have served, and to educate and inspire those who want to learn more, the...
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The White Bluebonnet Among a Sea of Blue
Occasionally, these oceans of blue sprout dots painted white. On closer investigation, these white dots appear as bluebonnets,...
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10 Must See Bridges in the Hill Country
Photo: Roger Deschner Flood waters washed away the original structure used for crossing the Llano River near Llano in...
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The Forgotten Hero: Ben Milam
Who was the first--and possibly the greatest--hero of the Texas Revolution? He's a man you may have heard...
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Remember Alley Oop, The Cave Man? He’s a Texan.
Alley Oop, the cave-man character, is a native Texan. He was created at a time when the US...
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The Long Shot: The Battle for Texas at Adobe Walls
For years, this has been considered proof positive that Dixon shot the Comanche--but is it?
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The Texas Hill Country’s 5 Most Notorious Outlaws
The life of a Wild West outlaw was neither glamorous nor fun. These were the 5 most notorious...
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A Slice of Texas History At Blue Bonnet Cafe
Have you ever heard of the Blue Bonnet Cafe? If you’ve ever been around Marble Falls sometime in...
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Pizza, Beer, and a Dose of Gonzales History
Photo: Templin Saloon (Facebook)
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The Billion Dollar Lost Silver Mine of the Hill Country
Photo: Eliora Henzler (Flickr) He discovered the source near the Presidio de San Saba – abandoned due to...
