Outside Fredericksburg

We enjoyed our visits last time to Enchanted Rock and Lukenbach Texas, so we had to go again. 

Enchanted Rock is a big reddish/pink granite monolith. The hike up isn’t long at 0.6 miles, but the slope makes it difficult for some. We saw one group discussing whether they would finish the hike. Going to the top is definitely worth it. Great views of the area along seeing the plants that live in the cracks and low spots of this big rock. Plus this lizard!

On the way down we went a different way and lost the trail for a bit. A young couple also got lost with us. We decided to climb down this rubble. Much more fun than a boring trail!

We also visited Fort Martin Scott and the Texas Rangers Heritage Center. The fort was built to protect wagon trains traveling the area. One thing we learned was that soldiers slept in this big bed fully dressed. If they were needed, they slid off the end of the bed and were ready. The bed is tilted to help with this. Oh, and I love the brass cannon.

The cells at the fort were small! I wouldn’t want to spend time here.

The Texas Rangers center is still in process. This tower was built and a museum is planned.

Luckenbach is just a relaxing place that is well worth the drive. We grabbed a sandwich and a beer and enjoyed listening to the seven musicians that showed up while we were there to sing and play. As far as I know, they don’t get paid but just play for tips. It wasn’t a special day or event. If you want to perform, just show up.