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10 bucket-list hikes in the San Antonio area
Peter Rasmussen
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There are so many hiking trails in and around San Antonio, it is difficult to come up with a definitive list of the best.
Not only do city parks offer great hiking experiences, there are plenty in the South-Central Texas region that are worth a day trip.
Some offer unique experiences think dinosaur footprints at Government Canyon and spectacular city skyline views at Comanche Lookout. Another park is known for its abandoned railroad tunnel that is home to up to 3 million Mexican free-tailed bats. At Blanco Sate Park, you can work up a sweat with a short hike and then cool off with a dip in the river.
Where to see beautiful bluebonnets in around Texas this spring If you re wild about wildflowers, check out these Texas spots in full bloom. April is that magnificent month when bluebonnets blanket fields, pop up in parks, and dot roadways in every corner of Texas. Our beloved state flower got a later start this year due to drought conditions last fall, and early plants got walloped in February s historic winter storm, experts say. While 2021 may not be a blockbuster wildflower season, the colors will still be beautiful around Texas for the next few weeks. In fact, with 2020 s travel restrictions behind us, plans for spring bluebonnet festivals (presented safely amid the ongoing pandemic) are full speed ahead in hot spots like Burnet (April 9-11), Chappell Hill (April 10-11), Ennis (April 16-18), and Fredericksburg (April 24).
Where to see beautiful bluebonnets in DFW and around Texas this spring Is there anything prettier than a sunset over bluebonnets in Texas?
Photo by Steven Ng April is that magnificent month when bluebonnets blanket fields, pop up in parks, and dot roadways in every corner of Texas. Our beloved state flower got a later start this year due to drought conditions last fall, and early plants got walloped in February s historic winter storm, experts say. While 2021 may not be a blockbuster wildflower season, the colors will still be beautiful around Texas for the next few weeks. In fact, with 2020 s travel restrictions behind us, plans for spring bluebonnet festivals (presented safely amid the ongoing pandemic) are full speed ahead in hot spots like Burnet (April 9-11), Chappell Hill (April 10-11), Ennis (April 16-18), and Fredericksburg (April 24).