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Publisher’s Message

Welcome visitors!....to one of the most beautiful areas in
the great state of Texas! I know, I know.....everybody says Junction’s toP 20
it. I encourage you to come see for yourselves. With miles tHinGs to Do anD see
of running water for fishing, swimming, canoeing, kayak- 1. Paddle, Tube, Kayak the Llano Rivers ... 7 11. Lovers Leap ... 28
ing and camping....adventurers to Kimble County find that 2. Fish Lake Junction and the Llanos ... 8 12. Touring Junction and Kimble County ... 30 - 33
their experiences in “The Land of Living Waters” far exceed 3. Hunting ...10 13. Summer Classic Rodeo Weekend ... 38
expectations. 4. Birding ...13 14. Easter Pageant ... 41
And, if it’s hunting you’re interested in, this is the place to 5. Camp Along the Llano River ... 20 15. Outdoor Women Gone Wild ... 43
be! There’s some venison waiting for you in Kimble County. 6. Star Gazing ... 20 16. 700 Springs Day Trip ... 43
To those of you interested in escaping fast-paced urban 7. Disc Golf ... 22 17. Kow Kick Family Fun Festival...45
life, you’ll find that your time here can be as tranquil and 8. Golf ... 22 18. Cowboys and Cajuns ... 45
restorative as you want it to be. Still, throughout the spring 9. Museums and Arts ... 23 19. Freedom Festival ... 45
and summer months, there are fun activities, with a casual
country flavor, for you to explore and enjoy. 10. Visit Roosevelt and London Communities ... 24 20. Texas Tech Junction Outdoor School Program ... 47
Think rodeos, parades, cool, smooth water, fat fish! In this
guide, The Junction Eagle staff has attempted to present soutH llano riVer state loDGinG, restaurant
a sampling of the resources and activities available during Park birDinG FestiVal ... 14 & rental Directory ... 35
your visit here. We’ve also included a bit of the rich history
of the region. let’s Go GeocacHinG ... 16 - 18 snoW boarDers... 36 & 37
I thank the staff of The Junction Eagle for the extra time maP oF kimble county ... 26 & 27 WorsHiP Directory ... 41
and hard work required to prepare this guide. Ashley Lun-
dy took the lead in putting together this “Visitor’s Guide”. eXcitinG eVents ... 34 aHeaD oF tHe curVe ... 49 & 50
She worked on little else for a couple of months. I think she
did an excellent job and appreciate her effort. As always, Our beautiful cover photo of Lovers Leap
I appreciate the knowledge, research, and generosity of
Frederica Burt Wyatt, our county historian....a treasure- is courtesy of Brenda Caillouet.
trove of all things Kimble.
“Thank you” to Wanda Blackburn, a local writer, and to Message
the Texas Hill Country Magazine for sharing their resources
with us. I appreciate your generosity.
Take special notice of the outstanding photographs from the
throughout the Guide. We asked for photos to highlight the kimble co. chamber of commerce
beauty and activities of Kimble County. We were wowed at
the gorgeous photos we received. Thank you for sharing! Howdy y’all! Welcome to one of the friendliest, most beautiful little corners of
Please shop with our advertisers. The businesses who the world! After you spend some time in Junction and Kimble County, you will un-
have advertised in this guide are prepared to help you find derstand why folks visit and re-visit our area and then choose it as a relocation or
whatever you need. They appreciate your business and will retirement spot! It’s just plain great to “experience” Junction, Texas! You can hunt,
go out of their way to make sure you are well served, with fish, swim, kayak, golf, hike, bike, watch the birds, look for arrowheads, or play disc
typical Texas Hill Country hospitality. golf.
Thank you for choosing to visit us. We’ll look forward to For our “professional class shoppers”, Junction’s got a little bit of something for
seeing you again, because visitors to Kimble County tend everyone. Our stores offer clothing and jewelry from western wear to city slicker,
to return... and return again... and then, often, they decide new furniture and home furnishings, and some of the “gently used” variety. Sport-
to stay! ing goods are readily available, too. Ladies or gents can get their hair done, mani’s &
pedi’s, or grab a tan – either in a tanning bed or on one of our beautiful riverbanks!
And, there is a great locally owned cafe at every turn, and some franchise restau-
Debbie Cooper Kistler, rants, too! History buffs can get their fill of “Junction Texana” at the Kimble County
Historical Museum, now in its new location on Hospital Road!
At night, Junction has a spectacular display of the Good Lord’s handiwork in our
publisher dark skies. Appreciation and protection of our natural resources are also a big part
of who we are in Junction, with efforts underway to ensure their availability for fu-
ture generations of locals and travelers to enjoy. Junction is part of the Texas Pecos
Trails Region, and our South Llano River is a recognized Paddling Trail of Texas.
Visitors develop an appreciation for our unhurried pace of living, open friendly at-
titudes and our love for this wonderful place that we get to call home. Junction has
just the right mix of events to keep you entertained, but still allow for some “kick
back and just breathe” time. Offering pretty much “an event a month”, you can be
as busy as you want to be in Junction, try something new, or just “hang out” and
enjoy the clean, fresh, friendly environment! Got a question? Just stop someone
and ask – who knows, you might just make a lifelong friend! So, whether you join
us for a little while or for a lifetime –
Kimble County’s WELCOME TO JUNCTION!
- Connie Booth, Kimble County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director

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