"Hill Country State Natural Area"

What a great time to go horseback riding here in the Texas Hill Country. There is a two- hour ride that you can go on to the State Natural Area just west of the ranch. Lots of hills to climb, and beautiful country to see. The wranglers load the horses up in the trailer for the ride which will start at the Park where there are 5,500 acres to ride on. The Park was a ranch donated to the State where people would always be able to hike and ride. This is a great experience you will always remember.

Call the Ranch for more information @ 800-292-5134

Advanced notice required.

"Bandera Sawmill"

Some of the first jobs that were provided here in Bandera were from the sawmill. Large Cyprus trees that line the Medina River as it flows from north to south were cut down and used for roofing material in the San Antonio area. Floods come here periodically and one of those floods washed the mill away curtailing work for a time. As you drive north out of Bandera you can see the trees still thrive along the river making it a great place to drive and take a swim in the cool clear water. You can stop for apple pie alamode in Medina. The sawmill is gone but you can enjoy the ride.

Make shure you check out some of the older interesting post.

"Apache"

Long before the white man set foot on the Texas Hill Country the Apache Indians roamed the area. The river Medina that runs through what is now known as Bandera was a great place to live. There were lots of deer and rabbits. The water in the rivers are spring fed making a great place to keep clean, and in the hot summer the kids loved keeping cool in the clear water.

Next time we are sitting around the camp fire we'll have to tell some of their stories.

This is a picture of Chief Joseph Standing Bear, and he lives here in Bandera.

"Overnight Horseback Ride Big Success"

Last night was the first overnight ride here on the ranch in a while. The weather was great and everyone had a great time. Nothing like riding off in the sunset to an all night camp out. The campfire was blazing and the chuck wagon dinner was real tasty. Lots of stories around the campfire, stars in the sky, and an occasional deer passing by.

Tawni likes goin' out on these rides in the fall, it is a great time of the year.

Give her a call about the next ride. 1-800-292-5134

We have been seeing a few Grey Fox here on our night wagon rides.

"Buck's Band"

This summer I got a lot of help with the music. These guys know all the cowboy songs we sing here at the ranch. Boys, keep practicin', we'll put on another big show next time.
"Buck's Band The Next Generation "

"Pumpkin Patch"

Remember, every weekend in October they have a Pumpkin Patch in Medina. Medina is about fifteen minutes from the ranch. You may want to come up for the weekend. The Lone Star Lagoon will be open until the end of October. For more info.
http://www.lovecreekorchards.com/pumpkin-patch-photos.htm
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"Photos"

If you have any great pictures of your time at the ranch you can post them on http://www.flickr.com/. I am always looking for pictures of guests having a great time here. Just post them under Flying L Guest Ranch and I will be able to retrieve them. Thanks, Buck