Texas Hill Country River Region

Rekindle your sense of wonder in the Texas Hill Country River Region, one of the top birding destinations in Texas. Experience five crystal rivers, friendly lodgings, and a variety of natural adventures and festivals.

Discover the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country River Region, located just 70 miles west of San Antonio in scenic Uvalde County--celebrating 150 years in 2006—where the limestone hills have been carved into green canyons by the crystal waters of the Sabinal, Frio, Dry Frio, Leona, and Nueces Rivers. Relax at a cabin, guest home, rustic retreat, motel, or B&B. Cities included in the Texas Hill Country River Region are: Concan, Reagan Wells, Sabinal, Utopia, and Uvalde.

Spectacular wildflower displays, fall colors, monumental trees on the National Registry of Big Trees, abundant wildlife-including the world's second largest Mexican Free-tailed bat flight—lovely butterflies and birds—including many rare and endangered species such as the Golden-cheeked Warbler and Black-capped Vireo-are just a few of the reasons the River Region is the perfect backdrop for your natural adventures in every season.

Enjoy scenic drives, birding, nature photography, star gazing, hiking in Garner State Park and nearby Lost Maples State Natural Area, swimming, tubing, kayaking, fly fishing, hunting, cycling, horseback riding, hayrides, golfing, dining, and shopping for local crafts. Consider the beautiful River Region when planning your next holiday, family reunion, wedding, or group retreat.

Join us in April for Nature Quest, the best birding and all-round nature festival in Central Texas. Special guest Bobby Harrison will tell of his quest in re-discovering the Ivory-billed Woodpecker. Come celebrate the Uvalde County Sesquicentennial with numerous year-long festivities.

We'll see you in the Texas Hill Country River Region, where there is a vacation reason for every season!