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 Used by Texans for generations. Family vacations at Garner State Park are a Texas Tradition.

River at Garner State Park

Trees at Garner State Park.

Cliffs at Garner State Park.

In the Hill Country north of Fredericksburg there is a massive piece of pink granite rising hundreds of feet above the surrounding lands. This land was sacred to the area Indians.

The granite heated in the sun and cooled at night producing interesting sounds, hence the name Enchanted Rock.

Enchanted Rock behind Harpo and Roscoe.

Trail at Enchanted Rock.

Hikers on Enchanted Rock.

Enchanted Rock.

Pedernales Falls is a cascade over and through granite bedrock rather than a waterfall in the traditional sense. It is well worth a visit. Swimming in the area is a Texas tradition.

Pedernales Falls Upper.

Pedernales Falls Middle.

Pedernales Falls Lower.

Heron on Pedernales Falls Upper.

Heron on Pedernales Falls Upper.

Sping at Pedernales Falls Upper.

Guadalupe River State Park

Guadalupe River State Park

Guadalupe River State Park

Lost Maples State Park.

Lost Maples State Park.

Bastrop State Park, Lost Pines Trail.

Bastrop State Park, Lost Pines Trail.

An old railroad tunnel was abandoned. Enter the new summer residents -- thousands of mosquito eating bats! You can see the bats exit the tunnel at sunset. Volunteers even have a remote monitor so you can observe overall, plus see a little better.

On top of the old tunnel. Bats exit below and can be seen at sunset. The sunset picture turned out too dark.

Photo of monitor showing bats exiting the tunnel. The colors are reversed to enhance visibility.

The Texas State Parks in the Hill Country are a real treat. These are fun and unique and great ways to enrich your live and enjoy time in the Hill Country.