Crystal Clear Live Water River Canyons Texas Hill Country is one of the best kept secrets of Texas. The small town charm and Texas hospitality of the area takes visitors back to a gentler more relaxed time. Temperate weather, year around, secluded from the hustle and bustle of the big city the Sabinal, Frio, Guadalupe, Medina, Seco and Nueces River canyons, also known as the River Region, are unique with their breathtaking beauty.
River Region The Texas Hill Country’s River Region’s huge live oaks, elms, maples and pecans hardwoods cover the hills. In the spring the Texas wildflowers blanket the countryside and the rich colors of fall are just as stunning. The distinctive topography of hills, steep cliffs, caves, wide canyon floors and crystal clear spring fed rivers have endeared the area to many.
Texas Hill Country Wildlife The wildlife in the Texas Hill Country is spectacular for both nature lovers and sportsman alike. For the birdwatcher there is an enormous number of unique species. For the hunter there are plentiful native as well as exotic species.
Archeology and Activities The Texas Hill Country is rich in history with ancient Indian mounds yet to be explored. The activities in the region that can be enjoyed range from camping, swimming, tubing kayaking, hiking, motorcycle and bicycle riding as well as horseback trail riding and bird watching, golf, fishing, and hunting.
State Parks and Entertainment Although we are in what seems like a remote area the arts, crafts and music festivals, county fairs and rodeos, western museums, historical sites, motorcycle rallies, dancing events and live theater and great parks, Garner State Park and Lost Maples State Park can keep you busy year around.
Schools to Retirement The schools of the area are some of the best in the state making the Central Hill Country a unique combination of a great place to raise kids as well as a wonderful place to retire.
Movie Recently the magic of the Utopia area lead to a major motion picture, starring Robert Duvall, to be filmed here. The movie, “Seven Days in Utopia” is set to be released in September of 2011.