There’s a place where you can travel to the past to explore Dripping Spring’s rich history. You’ll step back in time when you go to Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead Museum. It’s an 1854 farmstead that sits on five acres filled with beautifully shaded oak trees. Originally, the farmstead contained two cabins known as log pens…
Bet you never thought you’d hear about a brewery opening a nature trail. That’s exactly what Jester King Brewery in Austin has done. The brewery has a two-mile nature trail that welcomes visitors from 8 am to dusk every day. About the Nature Trail In 2015, Jester King purchased 58 acres of land around its…
Have you heard about the Hill Country Conservancy? Its mission is to preserve vital natural resources through conservation, community collaboration, and engagement to sustain the region in the Texas Hill Country. Its board of directors consists of a coalition of leaders from the environmental and business communities. They’re using the lessons learned and applying them…
Where can you find 130 acres of lush trees, wildlife, and miles of trails? It’s all at Dripping Springs Ranch Park, a premier venue in the Texas Hill Country. The park offers many possibilities and it’s open 24/7! And there’s also a new park in the works that you want to know about. What Can…
Maybe you’re thinking about moving to Dripping Springs or you want to visit our city. So, you want to find a resource for all things Dripping Springs. One of our favorites is Destination Dripping Springs. It’s based on a partnership of the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce, the City of Dripping Springs, and the Texas…
Exciting news for residents in Dripping Springs, the city has received a 300-acre land donation. It will be the site of the future Rathgeber Natural Resource Park and Boy Scout Camp. This donation more than doubles the city’s parkland to 570 acres. And the property is appraised at approximately $5.7 million. About Rathgeber Natural Resource…
Stargazing in Dripping Springs received a lot of interest. So, we’re back with another post on where to stargaze. This time, we explore places around the Lone Star State. As mentioned in the previous post, Dripping Springs is the first International Dark Sky Community in Texas and the world’s sixth Dark Sky Community. The International…
Did you know that Dripping Springs is the first International Dark Sky Community in Texas and the world’s sixth Dark Sky Community? How cool is that? To prevent light pollution, Dripping Springs City Council adopted the Outdoor Lighting Ordinance in 2000. As the authority on light pollution, the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) serves to protect…
The City of Dripping Springs cares about the preservation of the bird population and its habitats. It plans to demonstrate this commitment by becoming a Bird City Texas Community. Bird City Texas is a community-focused certification program. Its purpose is to help communities protect birds and their habitats. The Texas Hill Country is fortunate to…
Outdoorsy folks looking for fun things to do in Dripping Springs have a wealth of options. Although National Parks and Recreation Month occurred last month, you can still check out the Dripping Springs Parks and Recreation calendar with something to do every day. It has a lot of great ideas. Exploring the Parks in Dripping…