The bridge was built in 1884, by the King Iron Manufacturing Bridge Company. Its original purpose was to carry horses and automobiles across the river. Though it is called the “Old Alton Bridge” the ...

The movie “Tombstone” came out in 1993, but even all these years later, one line from the film stands out. The phrase “I’m your huckleberry,” spoken by Val Kilmer as Doc Holliday in the film, can be ...

Think distilleries don’t exist in the Texas Hill Country where wine reigns? Think again. Hard spirit makers operate throughout the state and proliferate in the Hill Country. If you love sampling the ...

When you hear the phrase “UFO crash,” you probably think of Roswell, New Mexico in 1947, but did you know that 50 years earlier, a mysterious airship allegedly crashed in Aurora, Texas? Not only that, ...

Texas Farm Roads 12, 165, 2325, and 32, along with U.S. Highway 281, form a scenic loop that connects Wimberly and Blanco. This loop cuts through a scenic portion of the Texas Hill Country that looks ...

If, like us, you simply went about your life referring to Rockwall, Texas, and never really contemplating why it was called that, you’re in luck! We’ve got the answer. The city of Rockwall has, ...

Texas pink granite, like other forms of granite, comes from ancient volcanic processes. Does that mean Texas had volcanoes? Yes, but volcanoes did not form granite. This rock is called an intrusive ...

Haven’t you heard? Kolaches are suddenly trendy and are considered the “new donut.” This familiar Czech pastry has recently taken over the country but remains a staple for those native to Texas. A ...

The Texas Hill Country can be defined by numerous things, but we’re going to focus on two main components: geography and symbols of the Hill Country. Take a gander at these, and you’ll certainly ...

Ralph the Swimming Pig and the Aquamaids. If these bring back memories for you, you likely visited Aquarena Springs in San Marcos when it was in operation from 1951 through 1994. Though the park ...

If you’ve spent any time in Texas, then you might have spotted a fox. Texas is home to two main species of fox. They are often confused with and mistaken for each other, but despite some similarities ...

Opening its doors in 1926, Dr. White’s Sanitorium, otherwise known as the Old Asylum, is reported to be among the most haunted places in north Texas. As far as treatment facilities go, its patients ...