A circa 1915 fire department vehicle in Bandera, Texas. This photo was taken in (roughly) 1930. On Main Street: you can see the county courthouse in the background. Look at the buckets. Can imagine fighting a fire with a bucket brigade?

Native Idahoan and staffer Tyson Bird thought he would lose the ability to see abundant fall colors with his move to Texas. A trip to Garner State Park and Lost Maples State Natural Area proved him wrong and he's got the t-shirt to prove it. texashighways.com/travel-news/my…

A boy eating watermelon at the county fair in Bandera, Texas, 1946. The war was over and the United States had won and times were getting better and I'm guessing it was a fine time to be a boy eating watermelon in a place like Bandera, Texas!

It’s my favorite time of the year!

Christmas In Bandera, Cowboy Capital of the World.

A cozy studio on Main Street Medina awaits you and your Loved one after a fun-filled day hiking at Lost Maples. Hot shower, hot cocoa or mulled wine afterwards. #riolunacottages #medinatexas #getawaymedinatx #threetwistedsisters

The peace and tranquility of the Medina River, Medina, Texas. Awaiting a new year with optimism. #medinariver #medinatexas #texashillcountryrivers #riolunacottages #applecapitaloftexas

Found an Airbnb for €120 a night for two nights. The total was €650! This is a dirty practice. They should just tell you the whole price right off the bat and be honest. Anyone get annoyed at this?

We have officially simplified the per night rates for our cottages in Medina, Texas. Including direct bookings. #riolunacottages #medinatx #texashillcountry #threetwistedsisters #lostmaples #gardnerstatepark riolunacottages.com

The Alamo circa 1875, back when it was a commercial warehouse (!) See the sign on top: Alamo Warehouse. The Alamo

Check out how Bandera Texas earned the moniker of "Cowboy Capitol of The World" Bandera CVB #Texas #History #Cowboys thetravellingfool.com/visitors-love-… via The Traveling Fool

Blue Bonnets are starting to blossom around San Antonio and in the Hill Country. Spring is right around the corner!

Do you remember when you joined Twitter? I do! #MyTwitterAnniversary

In October 1899, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) geologist Robert T. Hill led a six man expedition to explore and document the canyons of the Rio Grande, a place he described as "the longest and least known." Traveling in three boats, the expedition took nearly an entire month

Here’s a map of Medina, Texas showing local businesses, churches and places of interest. #medinatexas #texashillcountry #threesistersloop #txbedandbreakfasts #hwy16tx #riolunacottages #riveroakscabins

Summer fun at the river, in the Texas Hill Country.

The Arcane Texas Fact of the Day: 173 years ago today, back in 1850, the state of Texas suddenly got a lot smaller when it agreed to give up its claim to hundreds of millions of acres of land in New Mexico, Colorado and Wyoming in what's called the Great Compromise of 1850. What

Level up 🎉 I reached Local Guides level 6 by helping others explore on Google Maps. #localguides

Mayfair aims to blend small-town charm with big-city amenities. mysanantonio.com/realestate/art…