Weekends at Gruene Dance HallWeekends at Gruene Dance Hall

While you are vacationing at Dala Hus, view our page on Gruene and then head on out to the Gruene Dance Hall on weekends. Here is their calendar.

Canyon Park BeachCanyon Park Beach

Where is it?

To get there, head west on FM 306 and at the stop light before Brookshires turn left.

When the Park Gets Full

When the parks gets full, a vehicle has to leave before another can enter. So get to your favorite Canyon Lake park early.

Rock Layers on Dusty SaddleRock Layers on Dusty Saddle

I love the geologic turmoil evident in this rock outcropping.

If you have gone to The Heritage Museum of the Hill Country when a docent is present, then you know that you might find tracks of carnivore and herbivore dinosaurs around Dala Hus. There are places along Contour Drive that look like faint tracks!

San Antonio Botanical GardenSan Antonio Botanical Garden

Yesterday we visited the San Antonio Botanical Garden for the first time. Here is “Rooted” and other displays. We especially enjoyed Jardin Restaurant.

The Wonders of Resale ShopsThe Wonders of Resale Shops

Marlys tells me the area has good resale shops. She likes Kathi’s Resale, CRRC Thrift Store, and Pink Elephant Resale Shop — all in Satttler. Check days and hours if interested.

Kathi’s dropoff for items is Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. Expect more variety the day after drop-offs.

Canyon Lake GorgeCanyon Lake Gorge

“During on week in the summer of 2002, more than 34 inches of rain fell in the upper watershed of the Guadalupe River, …”

See a Geological Wonder.

WildflowersWildflowers