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I (Rachel Littleton, Recreation Manager) had the privilege of speaking on The Empowered Community on Wimberley Valley Radio a few weeks ago with Dr. Christine Norton. Dr. Norton is a wealth of knowledge, and I highly encourage reading her faculty bio at Texas State University. We had a wonderful conversation about the benefits of spending…

Each July, communities across the country celebrate Parks and Recreation Month, a time to recognize the essential role parks, recreation, and open spaces play in building healthy, connected communities. Parks provide places to play, exercise, relax, learn, and gather with friends and family, while recreation programs create opportunities for people of all ages to stay…

Most Wimberley residents have probably experienced a crowded summer day at Blue Hole, difficulty finding parking downtown, or a favorite swimming spot packed with visitors. It’s easy to view tourism as an inconvenience. We all do it. After all, locals are the people who call Wimberley home year-round. We’re the ones who attend community events,…

The clear rivers, rolling hills, and scenic overlooks are all things that make the Texas Hill Country so special. It’s also known for its historically inhabited land because of the springs, and its bountiful variety of wildflowers from spring into summer. All these things are also related to our region’s unique geology. As water becomes…

The City of Wimberley opened Blue Hole Regional Park as we know it today in June of 2011. But, did you know that the property has over 100 years of history of being a public swimming hole for folks to cool off and enjoy the chilly waters of Cypress Creek? We have read and heard…

Blue Hole is one of the most loved swimming holes in the Texas Hill Country. Every summer, thousands of visitors come to enjoy time outdoors with family and friends in nature. With so many people sharing the park, each visitor plays an important role in helping protect the natural areas that make Blue Hole special….

When the sun sets over Patsy Glenn Refuge, an entirely different world begins to emerge overhead. This year, the refuge participated in the Texas Nature Trackers Acoustic Bat Monitoring Program in partnership with Texas Parks and Wildlife and Texas Master Naturalists. Using specialized acoustic monitoring equipment, researchers recorded ultrasonic echolocation calls from bats flying above…

Did you see the Monarchs migrating north in the spring? Or maybe you saw the Monarchs flying south through Texas to return to Mexico in the fall. If so, you might have noticed that there were fewer than there used to be. The Native Plant Society of Texas is doing its part to reverse this…

We’re off to a wet start this summer at Blue Hole Regional Park. Central Texas has seen more rainfall this month than we’ve gotten used to lately, and days have been full of cloudy afternoons, mud-filled puddles, and plenty of conversations that start with, “Do you think it’s going to rain today?” While rainy weather…

If you’ve visited Blue Hole recently, you may have heard an unfamiliar sound echoing through the cypress canopy above the creek… the classic call of a barred owl. This spring, park staff have observed a nesting pair of barred owls tucked high in the trees above Blue Hole. While these birds are known for their…

While we are so thrilled that our Firefly Watch programs at Blue Hole Regional Park are sold out, we want to make sure those who were unable to attend can still enjoy some of the fascinating information shared during the program. Few summer sights are as magical as watching fireflies blink across the night sky….

Summer Starts Here at Wimberley Summer Camp School is almost out, the days are getting longer, and summer is officially around the corner. If you’re looking for a fun, active, and engaging way for your child to spend their summer break, Wimberley Summer Camp is ready for another exciting season of adventures, creativity, and unforgettable…