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Sunday - February 13, 2011

From: Austin, TX
Region: Southwest
Topic: Wildflowers
Title: Wildflower trails in the Hill Country in Texas from Austin
Answered by: Barbara Medford

QUESTION:

Where can I find information about wildflower trails in the Hill Country (from Llano southward to Uvalde area)? I am planning a driving trip the week of April 18th.

ANSWER:

Try some of these websites:

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center home page

Johnson Co. Texas Wildflower Days

A Coat of Many Wildflowers

Hill Country Wildflowers

Llano Tourism

Visit Uvalde

 

 

 

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