Edwards Plateau
Around Edwards Plateau
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Edwards Plateau
Locals say Hill Country
Rugged, quiet, and wide open.
Burnt orangeJuniper greenRanch leather brown
Welcome to the heart of the Edwards Plateau, where the rivers run clear and the hills are covered in cedar and oak. Whether you're here for the hunting, the floating, or just to sit on a courthouse bench and watch the world go by, you'll find a friendly wave and a cold sweet tea waiting. Come on in, the water's fine.
Clubs for Edwards Plateau
No clubs for Edwards Plateau yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Edwards Plateau. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Edwards Plateau. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Caverns of Sonora A National Natural Landmark with spectacular guided cave tours.
- Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area A massive sinkhole and bat cave with evening bat flight viewing.
- Fort McKavett State Historic Site A restored frontier army post dating to the 1850s.
- South Llano River State Park A spring-fed river oasis for swimming, tubing, and camping.
- Mission San Sabá Ruins of an 18th-century Spanish mission near Menard.
- Crockett County Courthouse Historic 1902 courthouse in Ozona, a proud centerpiece of the town square.
- Outdoors Float the South Llano River
- Outdoors Hike the Devil's Sinkhole trail
- With kids Tour the Caverns of Sonora
- With kids Picnic at South Llano River State Park
- Evenings Dance at a honky-tonk
- Evenings Listen to live music at a local bar
- Locals love River swimming holes
- Locals love Deer hunting leases
Through the year
- Sonora Wool and Mohair Show June Annual celebration of the region's wool and mohair industry with livestock shows, auctions, and a parade.
- Rocksprings Goat Cook-off June A beloved competition for the best cabrito and goat dishes, drawing teams from across the Hill Country.
- Kimble County Fair September County fair with livestock shows, carnival rides, and community exhibits in Junction.
- Crockett County Fair September Annual fair in Ozona featuring rodeo events, livestock judging, and local arts and crafts.
- Fort McKavett Heritage Days October Living history event at the state historic site with reenactments and pioneer demonstrations.
The Edwards Plateau has a semi-arid climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters. Expect low humidity and plenty of sunshine, with the best weather from March to May and September to November. Best: Spring and fall are ideal for outdoor activities, with mild temperatures and lower humidity.
Talk like a local
- “tank”
- A pond or small reservoir, often man-made for livestock.
- “draw”
- A dry creek bed that only runs after heavy rain.
- “cedar”
- Juniper trees, which are abundant and often cleared for pasture.
- “fixin' to”
- To be about to do something, as in 'fixin' to go to town'.
Getaways
- San Angelo Visit the historic Fort Concho and the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts.
- Kerrville Enjoy the Guadalupe River, the Kerrville Folk Festival, and Hill Country wineries.
- Del Rio Head to Amistad National Recreation Area for boating and fishing on the reservoir.
- Big Lake A quick trip for hunting and exploring the Reagan County area.
Local flavour
Rooting for Texas Longhorns football, Texas A&M Aggies football, Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs
Eat and drink
- Barbecue brisket and sausage Smoked low and slow, a Texas staple.
- Tex-Mex (enchiladas, tacos) Cheese, chili con carne, and flour tortillas.
- Cabrito (roasted goat) A specialty of the region's ranch country.
- Pecan pie Texas state pie, made with native pecans.
- Sweet tea The universal drink of the South and Texas.
Where people go
- Spring-fed rivers (Llano, Pedernales, Nueces) Clear, cool water flowing over limestone.
- Hunting ranches Deer, turkey, and quail country.
- Limestone canyons and hills The rugged backbone of the Edwards Plateau.
- Historic courthouse squares Small-town centres with old stone and brick buildings.
- Small-town diners Hamburgers, chicken-fried steak, and coffee.
- Honky-tonks Dance halls and country music on weekends.
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Kimble, Sutton, Crockett, Real, Schleicher, Menard and Edwards counties, TX. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.