About The Hill Country Rivers Region
Awaken your sense of adventure in the
Texas Hill Country Rivers Region!
Diverse vegetation, spectacular wildflower displays, fall colors, monumental trees on the National Registry of Big Trees, abundant wildlife--including the world’s second largest Mexican Free-tailed Bat population, lovely butterflies and birds--including many rare and endangered species such as the Golden-cheeked Warbler and Black-capped Vireo--are just a few of the reasons the River Region is the perfect backdrop for your natural adventures in every season.
Come play in our crystal waters!
Our rivers offer year-round fun for the whole family. Whether you enjoy swimming, snorkeling, tubing, kayaking, canoeing, or fishing, there’s something for you. Tubes and kayaks are available for rent in many locations.
Cultural fun and more…
The River Region was settled by pioneers, and today their spirit lives on through many of the area’s cultural activities. Visit historic Fort Inge and the Sabinal Canyon Museum for a view into the past. Catch performances by the Badland Texas Rangers, pioneer storytellers, and the Sahawe Indian Dancers during local events. Enjoy regional crafts fairs, livestock and rodeo shows, and put yourself in the saddle at one of many area stables.
Conveniently situated between Texas’ other birding destinations, the Rio Grande Valley and Big Bend, you’ll want to spend some time birding the River Region. Come with binoculars in hand to learn why the River Region is one of the top birding destinations in Texas! You’ll enjoy such delights as the Green Kingfisher and Painted Bunting. Add to your life list the Long-billed Thrasher and Olive Sparrow who are on a short list of specialty birds that, within the U.S., live only in Texas.
Join us each April for Nature Quest, the best birding and all-round nature festival in central Texas. Sunset Bat Flight tours are offered from mid-March through mid-October. Cyclists are invited to join us each October for our Bicycle Classic.
Plan Your Visit
Events
Major events held in the River Region include Nature Quest, Bicycle Classic, and Trout Days. Click on "Events" for more information.
Shopping and Dining
There are many excellent dining facilities around the River Region providing everything from home-style meals in small cafes to major chain restaurants and including elegant dining establishments. Click on "Shopping and Dining" to view a list of these fine businesses.
Current Weather
Uvalde County enjoys clear skies, warm summers and mild winters with semi-arid rainfall conditions. For current weather conditions and forecasts click on the "Current Weather" link.
River Gauges
The many crystal clear streams of the River Region are known far and wide and typically offer excellent swimming, tubing and kayaking under modest velocity conditions. Depending on recent weather conditions the streams can exhibit wide ranges of velocities and checking here will indicate the best current data available for streamflow from the United States Geological Survey gauging stations. Browse the site for the streamflow in the Nueces River Basin where you intend to visit.