New Braunfuls Archives - From Texas to Beyond

Between San Antonio and New Braunfels is a large cave system, Natural Bridge Caverns. My parents, David, and I visited on a day trip from Gonzales, TX. We had ventured there after the big rains this last spring. Since the caves are part of our precious aquifer system (where we get most of our drinking water in Central Texas) the caves were unusually full of water. No one could escape being dripped on! Some of the normal trails were closed because they were under water, but that meant we got to see the caves through less traveled trails. It was awesome!!

View of the Hall of the Mountain King From Above

Inside the Old Cotton Gin

One of the best destinations in our great state of Texas is a small town outside of New Braunfels named Gruene. In the old world (Germany), it would be pronounced differently, but in Texas it is pronounced green, like the color. This delightful little town must be experienced. But the great news is that no matter what floats your boat, lifts your skirt, or shines your shoes, you can always find a fun activity in Gruene. Antique shopping, arts and crafts, old fashioned candy stores, wine tasting, tubing down the Guadalupe River, sleeping the morning away at a bed and breakfast, catching a concert, or boot scootin’ the night away, Gruene has you covered. But you can’t do all these activities without some energy and grub from the iconic Gristmill River Restaurant and Bar, located under the water tower in the heart of Gruene, next to the iconic Gruene Hall.