Pedernales Falls State Park is about nine miles east of Johnson City and in some the prettiest Texas hill country. This 5212-acre park borders some very scenic stretches of the Pedernales River and has six miles of river frontage and a rugged and picturesque gorgeite known as Pedernales Falls - making it a great park…
Keep ReadingPedernales State Park Location - Pedernales Falls State Park may be reached by traveling 9 miles east of Johnson City on FM 2766, or by traveling west of Austin for 32 miles on U.S. 290, then north on FM 3232 for 6 miles. The 4,860acre park stretches along both banks of the Pedernales River for…
Keep ReadingReview of Pedernales Golf Course Willie Nelson's Pedernales Cut-N-Putt was formally the The Briarcliff Yacht and Golf Club. The course was designed and built by Frank Howard in 1968 and purchased by Willie in 1979. The previous club house is now Willie's operating recording studio and no telling what famous artists you'll see going in…
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Keep ReadingIf you find yourself running around the Hill Country in Texas looking for some fun things to do and see in Fredericksburg, Texas Outside has put together quite a list for you. These 10 top hotspots and activities in and around Fredericksburg will keep your family entertained and wanting more. Fun Outside Activities in Fredericksburg…
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