Year Round
Fun
Hiking, Fishing, Picnics, Star Gazing, Birding, Wildlife Watching, Challenging
Road Cycling, Antique Shopping & just Relaxing!
Horseback
Riding -
Frio Canyon Area - Elm Creek Stables
830-232-5365
Utopia Area - Wagon Wheel Stables 830-966-2153

January
Start
Your New Years Birding List in Our Area
February
Valentines
Day
Feb.14th
is Valentines
Day- Time for a Romantic Getaway!
Feb.17
thru 20, 2006- Presidents Day; 3 day Weekend
March
Spring Break
In The Hill Country!
Start of
the Spring Bird & Butterfly Migration
Swimming,
tubing, kayaking, fishing, cycling, hiking, relaxing!
Mid. March- Sunset
Bat Flight, Nature By Kayak &
Big Tree Tours -
Hill Country
Adventure Tours Call 830-966-2320, or www.hillcountryadventures.com
April
April
14,15,16, 2006 - Easter Vacation In The Hill Country!
Spring Bird & Butterfly Migration
Sunset Bat Flight, Nature By
Kayak &
Big Tree Tours- Call Hill Country Adventures at
830-966-2320, or www.hillcountryadventures.com

Click on Photo for Schedule of Nature Quest
Nature
Quest
In the past we have
had such well
known Speakers & Fieldtrip Leaders as John & Gloria Tveten, June Osborne, Roland
Wauer, Mike Overton, Robert Pile, Mark Lockwood, Joel Simon, Sage
Kawecki, Pauline Tom, Bain Walker. In addition to the 181 species of Birds
seen at Nature Quest 2000 & 2001, there were 69 species of Butterflies and 58 species
of wildflowers. Come Enjoy & Experience the Birds, Bats, Butterflies,
Reptiles, Insects, Star Gazing, Geology, History &
Wildflowers of Our Area! Call for info. 1-800-210-0380.
See April 2003 issue of
Texas Highways Magazine for article about Nature Quest.
7th Annual Nature Quest -
April 2006;
Many Exciting New
educational opportunities. Birding, Butterflies, Wildflowers,
Hummingbirds, Insects, Reptiles, Stars, Geology Workshops and
Seminars.
May
Spring
Bird & Butterfly Migration!
Sunset Bat Flight, Nature By
Kayak &
Big Tree Tours- Sunset Bat Flight, Nature By
Kayak &
Big Tree Tours- Call Hill Country Adventures at
830-966-2320, or www.hillcountryadventures.com
May
26-29, 2006- Memorial
Day Weekend & Beginning of Summer
Swimming,
tubing, kayaking, fishing, cycling, hiking, relaxing!
June
Cowboy Sunset Serenade with
Hayride- for a Fee; Tues. &
Thurs. Evenings; Garner State Park, Hayride to Scenic Overlook & Listen to Historic
Songs & Poetry of the Old West.
Cowboy Sunset Serenade- Free; Wed.
Evenings; Garner State Park, Listen to Historic Songs & Poetry of the Old West
Performed on the Stage by Visitors Center.
Sunset Bat Flight, Nature By
Kayak &
Big Tree Tours- Call Hill Country Adventures at
830-966-2320, or www.hillcountryadventures.com
Swimming,
tubing, kayaking, fishing, cycling, hiking, relaxing!
Nightly
Dances at Garner State Park Pavilion; Sunset to 11pm
Saturday Night Concerts; at House Pasture Cattle Co. on CR 348, Concan- 830-232-6580
June
23& 24, 2006- Utopia Rodeo & Dance; at Utopia Park; 9 pm to 1 am
July
Swimming,
tubing, kayaking, fishing, birding, cycling, hiking, relaxing!
Cowboy Sunset Serenade with
Hayride-
For a Fee; Tues. &
Thurs. Evenings; Garner State Park, Hayride to Scenic Overlook & Listen to Historic
Songs & Poetry of the Old West.
Cowboy Sunset Serenade- Free; Wed.
Evenings; Garner State Park, Listen to Historic Songs & Poetry of the Old West
Performed on the Stage by Visitors Center.
Nightly
Dances at Garner State Park Pavilion; Sunset to 11pm
Sunset Bat Flight, Nature By Kayak &
Big Tree Tours- Call Hill Country Adventures at
830-966-2320, or www.hillcountryadventures.com
July 1, 2005 - Leakey's
July Jubilee - 10am Parade, Arts, Crafts, Food, Fiddling, Entertainment &
Music All Day; Street Dance 9pm!
July 4th - Utopia
Independence Day Celebration- Fireworks Start at Dark, at the Utopia Community
Park; Come as early as 1pm to picnic & play organized games & contests.
July 4th Dance- Under
the Stars; at Elm Creek Stables 830-232-5365; Hwy 83, 1
mile north of Garner Park. 9 pm to 1 am
July 4th-
Concert; at House Pasture Cattle Co. on CR 348, Concan- 830-232-6580.
August
Sunset Bat Flight, Nature By Kayak &
Big Tree Tours- Call Hill Country Adventures at
830-966-2320, or www.hillcountryadventures.com
Nightly
Dances at Garner State Park Pavilion; Sunset to 11pm
Swimming,
tubing, kayaking, fishing, birding, cycling, hiking, relaxing!
Soaring
Competitions - at the Uvalde Flight Center.
September
Labor Day Weekend- Sept.1 thru 4, 2006
Swimming,
tubing, kayaking,
Sunset Bat Flight, Nature By Kayak &
Big Tree Tours- Call Hill Country Adventures at
830-966-2320, or www.hillcountryadventures.com
Fall
Bird & Butterfly Migration!
October
Oct.6,7,8,9, 2006- Columbus
Day Weekend - 3 Nights to Getaway & Relax!
Fishing,
birding, cycling, hiking, relaxing!
Fall
Bird & Butterfly Migration!
Oct. 2006- Hill
Country Bicycle Classic - Friday- Warm Up Rides
in area, Registration, and Spaghetti Dinner. Saturday- 'The Ride Day', Challenging
Scenic Rides, Rest Stops, SAG Support, Cool
Off in the River, Evening Speghetti Dinner & Entertainment, Ride Benefits - Vol.EMS,
Vol. Fire Depts. and Friends of Garner State Park,
For Info. call the
Texas
Hill Country River Region at 800-210-0380
Halloween
Weekend - Escape the Goblins; Retreat to the Hills for a Getaway,
Scenic Drive or Hike!
November
Prime
Time for Fall Foliage & Lost Maples Park!
Fishing,
cycling, hiking, birding, relaxing!
Nov.5, 2005- Nov.6, 2004- Utopia
Fall Fair - Wonderful Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment, Shop Early for
Homemade Christmas Presents!
Nov. 5, 2005 thru Jan.8 2005- Nov. 6, 2004 thru Jan.1 2005- Deer Hunting Season
Nov.24, 2005- Nov.25, 2003- Thanksgiving in the Country!
Nov.26, 2005-
Christmas on the Square all day with Arts & Crafts in Leakey, TX
on the Court House Lawn; Special Appearance
by Santa Claus!
December
Fall
Foliage, fishing, cycling, hiking, birding, relaxing!
Dec.25 - Have
A Hill Country Christmas & Celebrate The Holidays Away from it All!
January 1 - Your
New Years Resolution Should Be To Stay Stress Free & Healthy By Relaxing In Our Hill Country
Accommodations!