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Zuber’s River Camp Cabins, Tents, RV Sites on the Frio
Zuber’s River Camp
Cabins • Tent Camping Sites • RV Sites with Full Hookups
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Nestled in the Hill Country on the beautiful spring fed Frio River and under the amazing Old Baldy...
what to see & DO in every season
RIVER REGION Enjoy the beautiful night sky
At night, you can gaze up at the tranquil Hill Country sky and view globular star clusters and other astronomical sites. Uvalde County is home to one of the only night skies in America where you can still see the Milky Way.
RIVER REGION Take a hike
Beautiful hiking opportunities abound in the River Region, so lace up those boots and get going!You can take a hike along the Summit Trail to Mount Baldy in Garner State Park year ’round, where you’ll experience views like none other. This hike is dog-friendly, and about a half-mile in length. See details of all Garner’s trails here: tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/garner/trails-info. At Lost Maples State Natural Area, you can explore more than 10 miles of trails, including a loop that takes you along the top of a 2,200-foot cliff. Don’t miss the Sabinal River Valley View Loop via East Trail, a 6.2 mile loop, featuring a waterfall. Dogs are also welcome on the trail. Admission is $6, kids 12 and under get in free. More at tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lost-maples. You can also head to Indian Blanket Ranch (Located on Ranch Road 1050, 10 miles west of Utopia or 5 miles East of Highway 83 and Garner State Park) to hike, bike and birdwatch. Information at www.hillcountryadventures.com.
UVALDE Visit the Briscoe-Garner Museum
The Briscoe-Garner Museum is dedicated to the remarkable lives of John Nance “Cactus Jack” Garner and Dolph Briscoe, both Uvalde natives and historically important political figures of Texas. The first floor documents the life and career of “Cactus Jack” Garner, the first Texan to serve as speaker of the U. S. House of Representatives and as vice president of the United States. The second floor is dedicated to Dolph Briscoe, who served as Texas governor from 1973 to 1979 and led a distinguished career in public service, business, and ranching.The Museum is one of four divisions of the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, an organized re-
UTOPIA Visit the Sabinal County Museum
Browse history exhibits at the Sabinal County Museum including pioneer farm implements, Indian artifacts and more, plus geological exhibits, including fossils and minerals from the Sabinal River Canyon. Museum hours are Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday from 1 pm to 4 pm. 726 Ranch Road 187, Utopia, Texas 78884. 210-414-4341.
RIVER REGION Help cleanup local rivers
Picking up trash has never been so fun! Uvalde County has partnered with the HEB/Central Market Keep Texas Waterways Clean Program and Invites Volunteers to Earn Money for Charity by Cleaning the Rivers! Gather your friends and family and help keep the local rivers clean. You’ll need a group of six or more (ages 14 and up) to sign up to clean a section of the Frio, Sabinal or Nueces Rivers. Volunteers are awarded $10/ person, per hour of approved and scheduled cleanup, which will be donated to a charity of your choice. It’s a win-win! Applications must be completed in advance and a waiver signed. To sign up, go to the website at visituvaldecounty.com, look under the “Rivers” heading and select “Volunteer River Cleanup Program,” where you’ll find all necessary forms. For more information,visit www.uvaldecountycleanrivers.com or find them on Facebook.
search unit of The University of Texas at Austin. It is located in the house that served as John Nance Garner’s home for more than 30 years. Photo courtesy Briscoe-Garner Museum. 333 North Park Street, Uvalde, Texas 78801. Please check museum hours in advance by calling 830-278-5018.
