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Usually ships in 1 business days | | Only 4 left in stock, order soon! | | | | | | Texas has hill country? Who knew? Well, the Lonely Planet guide to Texas, which calls the Hill Country “rightfully one of the state’s biggest tourist draws . . . an area of gently rolling hills and valleys freckled with cacti and cattle ranches, lined with rivers and dotted with peaceful, picturesque little towns.” And any self-respecting Texan might know as much. Forty miles west of Austin and fifty north of San Antonio, the Hill Country is within an easy drive of two of the state’s biggest cities, putting back-country quiet and beauty within reach of countless urban dwellers seeking respite. This book brings the remarkable Hill Country of Texas home to the back roads traveler. Whether it’s wildflowers you’re drawn to, or dude ranches, natural areas, historic sites, or quaint Texas towns redolent of history, this is your passport to an experience like no other. Backroads of the Texas Hill Country introduces travelers and armchair tourists alike to the emerging wine country of the Lone Star State, the meticulously preserved culture of East European immigrants, the “cowboy capital of the world” (Bandera), and the childhood home of LBJ at Johnson City. Follow this irresistible guide into the Hill Country, and find yourself deep in the heart of Texas.
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Gary Clark | | Paperback: | 160 pages | | Publisher: | Voyageur Press | | Publication Date: | November 24, 2008 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 0760326908 | | Package Length: | 10.87 inches | | Package Width: | 8.5 inches | | Package Height: | 0.55 inches | | Package Weight: | 1.45 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 9 reviews |
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Hill Country Adventures Jul 01, 2010
An excellent guide for anyone looking to experience the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Includes routes and day trips for getting around this wonderful region. The picture alone are worth the price of the book.
Backroads to Texas Feb 06, 2010
Excellent Photography, very clear directions, great illustrations and History. Priced right, quality work, delivered as promised..
A Yearning Book Jan 01, 2010
It's been some years since I lived in that part of our country. But I spent plenty of time wandering up and down the Texas Hill Country and like to do more of the same whenever I can make it back. Like the friends and family that I visit, the Hill Country is changing.
But I wasn't born there. I was born someplace else. I have lived elsewhere. Gary Clark's book just makes me wish I could make it back more often. I remember so much of what he describes. It's a yearning book. Like Gary I yearn to make it back to the Texas Hill Country ... again and again.
Excellent guide to a fascinating area Nov 26, 2009
The Texas Hill Country has exerted a pull on my imagination for many years, in large measure because of LBJ's dominating presence on the US political scene. Somehow it seemed unlikely that such a force would come from a hard scrabble area like this.
We were lucky enough to spend several days touring the area recently, and found many riches here, not only beautiful scenery (beautifully photographed in this fine guide), but filled with interesting history.
A few of our favorites, all well covered in this guide, include:
Wine. It's rare that Texas wines are exported out of the state, even to the wine shops in New York City where it's possible to buy almost anything. The Hill Country is said to be the fastest growing wine destination in the US (after Napa). A good supplement is Touring Texas Wineries: Scenic Drives to 27 Lone Star Vineyards and a good collection of wine related recipes appears in Texas Wineries: A Guide with Favorite Wineries' Recipes [Revised].
Fredricksburg. This little town was established by German nobles in the 1800's and there is still a strong Germanic influence. Fredericksburg, Texas: Living With the Past is a good supplement to the history of the place.
LBJ. Johnson City (not named for LBJ or his family) and the LBJ ranch are both fascinating stops. The electric company puts on a wonderful display of lights in late November and the history of Johnson's era is well told at the ranch and the two parks.
This guide is a superb introduction to the region, and a useful memoir for the library chair back home. Well done!
Robert C. Ross 2009
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Great Planner for Weekend Get-Aways May 12, 2009
This book helped to open my eyes to all that central Texas has to offer. It's great for planning weekend get-aways, short family vacations or mini road trips. All should pick up this book to add a little adventure into their lives and come to see all what central Texas has hidden.
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