Events Going On In Our Area

Mid. March thru Sept. - Sunset Bat Flight Tour - Any Evening Witness the Awesome Sight of  Millions of Bats at Sunset - 2nd Largest Bat Population in the World!

   Year Around - Birding & Nature Tour - on Private Hill Country Ranches & River Properties that aren't open to the public, and you can hike a Bluebird Trail with Nesting boxes. Let him know what you want to See.

Year Around - Champion Big Tree Tour - You can visit our areas Enormous Champion & Co Champion Native Texas Trees; like Texas' Largest Tree the Baldcypress, Texas Live Oak, Honey Mesquite & Canyon Maple (Bigtooth Maple); to name a few.

     Year Round - Road Cycling Sag Support - Our Area of Texas Offers the Most Spectacular Hill Climbs & Descents, with Elevations from 1,600 to 2,200 feet. Your Guide will Help Plan Your Routes, Carry Your Gear, Even Take Photos if you want!  Enjoy Our Hill Country Cycling Challenge!!

      Reserve a Tour with - 'Hill Country Adventures'

830-966-2320

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Hill Country Adventures

 

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 

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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!

 

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