Boating

Because of the spring fed nature of the South Llano River, boating opportunities are available year-round for canoe and kayak enthusiast. . The best inner-tubing opportunities are located along the lower sections of the South Llano River in South Llano River State Park.

For local boating and tubing information visit the Kimble County Chamber of Commerce website

Additional canoe trip reports on the South Llano can be found here, including the recent trip by Dr. David Hoerster of Llano

Check out Texas Parks and Wildlife’s River Guide for info regarding access, safety, and paddling trails

NEW! Dan Cone of Castell Guide Service Llano River Access Point Google Map

As always, please respect the rights of landowners along the river and remember to bring a trash bag. Thanks!

Birding

Birds of the Edwards Plateau is a helpful checklist from Texas Parks and Wildlife. 

Bats

There are two great nearby locations for watching bats:

Eckert James River Bat Cave Preserve

Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area

Star Gazing

Earth and Sky features nightly astronomical events visible from your own backyard…or back 40

Heavens Above tells you all about visible Space Station and Space Shuttle passes and a whole lot more.

Geology

Geological road and river guides for the Llano Uplift and Llano River