Blogs from Fredericksburg, Texas, United States, North America

Taking a trip ‘out west’ to see the great state of Texas had been on my wish list for some time, but visiting there had always been overlooked in favor of an international destination until April, 2019 when the time seemed right to see the “Lone Star” state. Planning an itinerary for places and sites we both were interested in seeing was actually pretty easy. Texas is the 2nd largest state in the nation covering almost 270,000 square miles of territory, and just mentioning its name conjures up images of its legendary geographical attributes and independent-minded people. It is a state blessed with a variety of geographical features, and it is famous as the setting of more than a few, very profound moments in American history. With only a week to visit, we focused on places ... read more

I drove from San Marcos to Fredricksburg, Texas. It was an amazing drive through the hill country of Texas. I had always heard about the hill country but did not realize how hilly it really is and how pretty the drive was. Fredricksburg is the home of the National Museum of the Pacific War and several blocks of historic buildings. I toured the Pioneer Museum which was very interesting and learned about Sunday Houses which people used when they would come in from their farms to attend church on Sunday. About 10 miles out of Fredricksburg is a place called Enchanted Rock State Park. It is a massive dome of pink granite and has a lot of Native American lore associated with it. It is a popular place for hiking and rock climbing. It is impressive ... read more

It has been a while since the last posting . It seems there has been one polar vortex after another reaching down into the South. I know it is not as bad as some states, but it has kept us inside and cautious about our water line which needs to be unhooked in weather below freezing. The evening weather reports here can make us laugh as Texans deal with a bit of snow and sleet. One lady made the news when she couldn't find the ice scrapper for her car windows. Actually, black ice is the real problem here and can shut everything down until the afternoon when above freezing temps usually arrive. Since last we 'talked' we have been to some new parks and tried some new foods. We stayed one week at Sam Houston ... read more

Road Trip #3! I had the Texas Hill Country in my mind this time. First stop this cloudy day was Pedernales Falls State Park, a great place for hiking eroded river beds. The falls are small but form little pools and streams that have worn away the rock. It’s fascinating to hike through here. But beware the flash floods! The main draw of the park is this area where people fish and hike. Swimming is not allowed due to the flash flooding that can come with little to no warning. Afterwards I went over to LBJ State Park and National Historic Site. They have some cool old timey cabins with wildflowers growing around them. They also have a working farm and cattle grazing. I could easily see why LBJ loves this place so much. A replica ... read more

Fredericksburg has a reputation within Texas as a place to escape. I spent most of the day relaxing, except for laundry and other chores. The Laundromat had two things that really showed where I am. Like most, it had a few TVs on for people to watch while waiting. In most parts of the country, they show soaps. Here, they showed football highlights. Not just any highlights either, HIGH SCHOOL football highlights. The other item was an editorial in the local paper. The long drought in the state has caused problems for local wildlife by reducing the food supply. The editorial stated that the logical solution was to increase the length of hunting season this year! Welcome to Texas.... read more