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Medina River's calm waters provide ideal getaway for travelers By Mia Church Sometimes the finest places are not the big, the crowded or tourist-filled. Sometimes the most beauty is found in the quiet, where you can hear yourself think, away from the city lights and commotion. Although there is fun in exploring the cosmopolitan, a pristine respite is a quintessential luxury. Medina is located between Kerrville and Bandera, near the headwaters of the Medina River which flows past Bandera and into Medina Lake in Medina County. When driving from Kerrville on Highway 16 you will traverse through the lovely Hill-Countryside on a winding climb, and then descend into the Medina River Valley. As bikers often say, Medina is where “The Ride Begins” referring to the “3 Sisters,” a highly advertised scenic drive. It is one of the top motorcycle rides in the USA. Motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts alike, delight in this passage for its stunning vistas and twisting, turning route. Directly across from the start of this drive is The Old Timer General Store. As the sole location for gas in Medina, and with everything a convenience/grocery store offers and more, it’s a well suited meeting spot. The Old Timer offers farm fresh eggs, homemade pizza, gourmet hotdogs,
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