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Great Birding
The Texas Hill Country is a bird watcher's paradise for both the
number of species and the rare birds sighted here. Kerr and
Real counties are the best areas to see all four of these rare and endangered species:
The Golden-cheeked Warbler
The Black-capped Vireo
The Green Kingfisher
The Zone-tailed Hawk
Visit World Nature Trails to see just what the Hill Country has to offer as a state recognized nature trail!
Fishing, Canoeing & Kayaking
The Guadalupe River is the perfect backdrop for water sports, whether it is fly fishing, birding, canoeing & kayaking or just sightseeing along the river. Kerrville Kayak and Canoe offers rentals & sales on outdoor equipment, river guided trips for fly fishing, tube rentals and delivery and pickup of rental equipment. Explore the Texas Hill Country Rivers. Call for information: 830-459-2122.
Horseback Riding
Bring your jeans and boots for horseback riding in the hill country.
Lazy Hills Guest Ranch offers trail rides and Texas
cookouts. Take Hwy. 27 to Ingram, turn right and
drive 2.5 miles. Reservations required. 830.367.5600
Y.O. Ranch offers a variety of riding experiences on a working ranch, from camping, campfire dinners and trail rides. For reservations, call 830-640-3222 or 800-967-2624.
MO Ranch, with breathtaking views and secluded trails along the Guadalupe River, offers breakfast trail rides and chuck-wagon suppers, by reservation only.
800-460-4401.
Hunting
The Kerrville Area offers year-round exotic game hunting as well as seasonal hunting of whitetail deer, turkey, quail and dove. For lease information, contact the Kerrville Convention & Visitors Bureau at 830- 792-3535 or 800-221-7958.
Riverside Nature Center
Blending cultural history with the area's natural history, the Nature Center includes walking paths, a wildflower meadow, butterfly gardens, native grasses, trees and shrubs as well as special demonstration gardens and special programs. Grounds are open dawn to dusk, 150 Francisco Lemos St. 830-257-4837
Rodeos and Country Western Dancing
Rodeos and country western dancing are naturally Texas traditions. Watch cowboys ride, rope and compete for prizes at hill country rodeos, generally summer weekend events. Two-step to great country music on most evenings in Kerrville, with country western dance lessons available at some establishments.
Call for details 830-792-3535
Experience Texas
Y.O. Ranch a native and exotic game ranch spanning 50 square miles. Zebras, giraffes and antelope are among the 56 species of exotic game to be spotted on a guided tour of this historic ranch. Established in 1880 by Captain Charles Schreiner, the family owned and operated ranch is well known for its registered quarter horses and longhorn cattle. Tours at 10am daily. Reservations are required for entry. Entrance is 32 miles from Kerrville, off Hwy. 41, 830-640-3222.
Shonto Ranch offers a unique Texas adventure with their hunting, fishing and camera tours. Over 1,000 acres with white tail deer and exotics. Fish for largemouth bass, catfish, perch and rainbow trout. Call to set up your tour, 830-257-5982.
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