There are only a few real Christmas tree farms in the Texas Hill Country. Here’s where to cut your own in 2026, what a Texas-grown tree actually is, and how to do it the ranch way, with a cedar.
An honest local guide to the best Texas Hill Country swimming holes in 2026 — what’s open, what needs reservations, where to float, and exactly how to book it.
Lost Maples State Natural Area is a 2,906-acre preserve in the Texas Hill Country, about five miles north of Vanderpool and roughly two hours northwest of San Antonio. The park protects a rare stand of Uvalde bigtooth maples, offers over 10 miles of hiking trails through steep limestone canyons, and is one of the best…