COLORADO BEND STATE PARK—The park offers 30 miles of hike and bike trails, spring-fed creeks and swim- ming holes, canyons, and abundant wildlife. Visitors enjoy fishing, kayaking, birding, serious mountain biking, hiking, geocaching and swimming. Hike to Gorman Falls—a 65- foot travertine waterfall—or take the guided tour on Saturday afternoon. Weekend cave tours are available by reservation. Admission charge. Take U.S. 190 east four miles to F.M. 580. Follow signs 13 miles to Bend and park entrance. 325/628-3240.
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state- parks/colorado-bend.
SAN SABA COUNTY MUSEUM—Housed in two 100- year-old log cabins, this museum depicts the county’s rich history from settlement to pecan fame. 325/372-5238.
www.sansabamuseum.org.
SAN SABA RIVER NATURE PARK—San Saba River Nature Park is a 40-acre getaway with two miles of hike- and-bike trails (including accessible walks), fishing, wildlife viewing and bird watching stations, primitive camping available. Bridges in the park are made from recycled military railcars. 1107 E. Wallace (U.S. 190).
www.lcra.org.
SONORA POP. 3,083
ALT. 2,120 MAP O-12
SONORA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 325/387-2880 or 888/387-2880.
www.sonoratexas.org.
Known historically as the Stockman’s Paradise, settlement began when sheep and goat ranchers sought the rich “boot-high” grasslands that once defined the area. Ranch- ing continues to be a way of life. Today, the town reflects both the Texas Hill Country
and Chihuahuan Desert in topography and wildlife. Hunt- ing is a major industry and wild turkey, white-tailed deer
and axis deer are common. Impressive turn-of-the-century architecture can be enjoyed while shopping or dining. Events include the Dry Devil’s River Music Flood on the first weekend in October.
CAVERNS OF SONORA—This cave ranks as one of the most beautiful show caves in the world. Formations grow on the ceilings, walls and floors. Almost two miles of under ground passage. RV and tent camping available. Fifteen miles west of Sonora off of I-10 at Exit 392; take Caverns of Sonora Road south (R.M. 1989). 325/387-3105.
www.cavernsofsonora.com.
EATON HILL NATURE CENTER—This 37-acre park show- cases nature in the Hill Country and Chihuahuan Desert regions. It also features Native American culture and fossil formations. It is great for picnicking, hiking, birding and geocaching. Free. 500 City Hill Road off of East Mulberry. 325/387-2615.
www.sonoratexas.org.
OLD SONORA ICE HOUSE RANCH MUSEUM—The mu- seum has artifacts from the area’s ranching history from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and an exhibit about Will Carver, a member of the “Wild Bunch” gang who met his fate in Sonora. 206 S. Water Ave. 325/387-3754.
www.sonoratexas.org.
VETERANS OF ALL WARS & PIONEER RANCH WOMEN MUSEUM—This museum showcases veterans’ stories, pho- tos, military equipment and uniforms. It also tells the sto- ries of pioneer ranch women of the area to show how they lived and worked in Sutton and surrounding counties. 105 Concho St., corner of Main Street in historical downtown.
www.sonoratexas.org.
WALKING TOUR—The self-guided tour offers points of in- terest and begins in front of the Sutton County Court- house, which was awarded “Texas Best Restoration 2002” by the Texas Downtown Association. The tour includes museums, historical sites, pioneer family markers and Bank Vault Park. 325/387-2248.
STONEWALL POP. 508
ALT. 1,512
MAP P-15
STONEWALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 250 Peach St. 830/644-2735.
www.stonewalltexas.com.
This village west of Austin on U.S. 290 was named for Confederate Gen. Stonewall Jackson. The town is famous for delicious Gillespie County peaches and the LBJ Ranch— home of the late President Lyndon B. Johnson. It is located along the Highway 290 Wine Trail. The Peach JAMboree and Rodeo is held in June.
DISTILLERY—Garrison Brothers Distillery in Hye. See BREWERIES AND DISTILLERIES listing.
LYNDON B. JOHNSON NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK—LBJ Ranch, the ancestral home of the 36th President, became a place where national decisions were made. Access to the LBJ Ranch is by self-guided vehicle tour. Guests receive a map, and a CD with narra- tion is available for purchase. The one-way route includes the Junction School, LBJ’s birthplace, the Johnson family cemetery and the Texas White House complex of buildings. To enter the LBJ Ranch, obtain a free permit at the
LBJ State Park Visitor Center. Tickets for a ranger-guided visit to the restored Texas White House can be purchased at the LBJ Ranch Hangar. (see JOHNSON CITY). For infor mation:
www.FriendsofLBJNationalPark.com. 830/868-7128, X 231 or X244.
www.nps.gov/lyjo.
LYNDON B. JOHNSON STATE PARK AND HISTORIC SITE—This park honors President Lyndon Johnson. Visi- tors enjoy historical study, picnicking, nature study, fish- ing and swimming. The wildlife of the Hill Country is highlighted by enclosures containing buffalo, Texas longhorn cattle and white-tailed deer. The park also is known for its spring wildflower display. During the summer, swim in the Olympic-size pool or play tennis or baseball.
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