Do you love the outdoors? Better yet, are you a thrill seeker with an insatiable need to explore, have amazing adventures and do things that will create life-lasting experiences for you, your family and friends? Well, Garner State Park is one of those places you can experience many things that will tickle your inner pioneer.  There are so many things to do that you’d be hard pressed to experience in a week-end or week, which is why so many folks go to Garner year after year to do the things they didn’t get a chance to do before or didn't know about.  Just review some of the stories inside the guide. Our handy dandy experience guide will help you finally decide to take the trek out. Texans who've been out to Garner and respected travel media outlets call it one of Texas' Hidden Treasures, that's why we put it on the cover :-). With over 40+ things to do, it's and outdoor adventurers playground. We hope you'll enjoy, download the guide and share it with your family and friends. There's a special $50 Reservation Code inside.

1. GARNER
O N E O F T E X A S ' H I D D E N T R E A S U R E S
YOUR ULTIMATE
EXPERIENCE GUIDE
With 40+ Fun Things To Do Inside

2. C r e a t e L a s t i n g M e m o r i e s
Do you love the outdoors? Better yet, are you a thrill seeker with
an insatiable need to explore, have amazing adventures and do
things that will create life-lasting experiences for you, your family
and friends?
Well, Garner State Park is one of those places you can experience
many things that will tickle your inner pioneer. There are so many
things to do that you’d be hard pressed to experience in a week-
end or week, which is why so many folks go to Garner year after
year to do the things they didn’t get a chance to do before or
didn't know about. Just review some of the following stories.

3. Why People Love Garner

4. "WHERE TO BEGIN,
THIS PLACE IS
AWESOME. GARNER IS
BY FAR MY FAVORITE
STATE PARK TO VISIT.
THERE'S SO MANY
THINGS TO DO AND
EXPERIENCE. I CAN'T
WAIT TO BOOK MY
NEXT TRIP."
- G a r n e r Y e l p R e v i e w s
W H A T O T H E R S S A Y

5. Why People Love Garner

6. 4 0 F U N
T H I N G S
T O D O
N O T R A N K E D I N O R D E R O F F U N ,
J U S T F U N T O D O : - )
Rock climbing
Hiking
Cliff jumping
Mountain biking
Camping
Kayaking
Fishing
Tubing
Swimming
Canoeing
Paddle boating
SUPing (Standup Paddle
Boarding)
Souvenir shopping
Dancing
Eating at Garner Grill
Grilling & BBQing
Rope Swinging
Snorkeling
Underwater video exploring
Hang gliding
Helicopter rides
Playing with your dog
Water toys - frisbee, ball, water
guns
Miniature golf
Exploring the nature center
Mountain top Yoga
Skinny dipping :-)
Snake hunting
Birdwatching
Wildlife photography
Reading
Geocaching
Star gazing
Bat watching
Reading
Praying
Horseback riding
Cave exploration
Campfire cooking
Backpacking
THE VIEWS ARE
ESPECIALLY
BREATH-TAKING
WHEN YOU'RE ON
TOP OF OLD
BALDY.

7. Ready For An Outdoor
Experience of A Lifetime?
THERE IS SOMETHING GREAT IN BRAVING THE UNKNOWN.
- Unkown Explorer

8. H i k e O r
B i k e T h e
T r a i l s

9. Just 30 minutes north of Uvalde, Garner State
Park is known for hiking, swimming and
camping – enough to make it one of the most
visited state campgrounds in Texas, attracting
about 350,000 campers each year.
Being the most popular Texas state park, there
must be many, many others who agree. From
its cold, crystal clear waters to the majestic
Old Baldy overlooking the park, and the
amazing Hill Country scenery and wonderful
people you will encounter, Garner is
something everyone should experience!
Garner is known for its bone-chilling water,
otherwise known as the Frio River. The
Frio River is really cold, y'all, hence its
name. It has three tributaries - The East,
West and Dry Frio Rivers. All tributaries
originate from a spring and conjoin in
Uvalde County, where it continues to flow
south until it reaches the Nueces River near
Three Rivers.
The park's rock formations were created in
the Cretaceous age, which ended around
65 million years ago.
These canyons and hills, including the
famous Old Baldy photographed above,
formed when limestone in the Edwards
Plateau uplifted.
Before tubers flocked to the river, natives
camped in the area , 12,000 years ago.
Aborigines chose to live in the area
because of its plentiful game, useful plants
and dependable Frio River.
Garner is one of 31 existing Texas parks
built by the Civilian Conservation Corps
(CCC).
The CCC provided 2.5 million young men
with outdoor jobs in camps across the U.S.
from 1933 to 1942.
Enrollees helped build 56 parks in Texas, of
which 31 are still in operation, including
Bastrop and Palo Duro Canyon state parks.
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All About Garner

10. Still, Garner's wife, Ettie, supported the project,
which led to the acquiring of land. The park was
purchased for $12 an acre in the mid-1930s.
County Judge C. P. Spangler petitioned for the
park starting in 1933 and local groups were able
to purchase the 478 acres for $12 an acre. After
traveling to Washington D.C., Spangler gained
approval for the project and construction began
in 1935. The park opened six years later.
All original buildings are made from local
materials. Members of the CCC used native stone
from local quarries to construct buildings,
fireplaces and other structures.
Bald cypress trees that line the Frio River live to
be 600 years old. The trees stand 120 feet tall and
tower over Garner State Park and the Frio River.
Some trees have lived more than 1,000 years.
The park is considered the best for dancing,
along with swimming and hiking. Garner State
Park is well known for its large outdoor pavilion,
which holds dances throughout the summer.
TPWD Magazine deemed the park "The Best
Dance to a Timeless Tune."
"It’s a familiar scene for many Texans — a warm
summer’s night at Garner, the stars shining
overhead and the dance floor full, the jukebox
playing a tune from long ago.”
With around 350,000 visitors annually, Garner is
the most popular Texas State Park for camping
since it opened in the early 1940s.
Even before it was acquired by the state, the
Magers family owned part of the land and ran a
camp in the 1920s.
Garner State Park is named after John Nance
Garner, the 32nd vice president of the United
States. Former Vice President Garner moved to
Uvalde, Texas, where he served as a county judge
and, later, as a legislator. He served under
former President Franklin D. Roosevelt from
1933–1941.
But at first, former Vice President Garner did not
support the new project. He opposed
construction through the CCC because it called
for federal funding.
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Workers also used local cypress for
beams and doors and a local
blacksmith shop manufactured
metals for hinges and light fixtures.
The Frio Canyon's primary exotic
animal, the Axis deer, is seen as a
threat to white-tailed deer. White-
tailed deer are native to Garner
State Park, but they compete for
food resources with non-native Axis
deer.
The park is known for its abundant
wildlife, including fox squirrels, Rio
Grande turkeys and raccoons.
The canyons at the park allow for
lush vegetation - something that is
uncommon in the Hill Country.
Because the canyons are angled
southeast to northwest, winds keep
the temperature low and landscape
moistened, though the Hill Country
is typically dry.

12. Soak In
The Frio

13. River Bluff Cabins offers the finest family
vacation destination in the Texas Hill Country.
Our wonderfully rustic cabins are nestled along
the gorgeous Frio River where you can relax,
have an unforgettable time in the river or hit
the trails for an amazing walk with nature.
With enormous 1,000-year-old Cypress trees,
the rambling river flow and unforgettable
sunrise or sunset and rustic Texas Hill Country
views its hard not to cherish this place.
We have 10 acres with stunning mountain views
and a bazillion stars overhead at night. Great
for families, reunions, weddings, group
gatherings and we cater to the lodging needs
of our motorcyclist friends.
Our cabins have fully equipped kitchens, 2
BR/BA and larger, free Wi-Fi, DirectTV and we
supply linens. Don’t forget about checking out
some of the finest lodges on the Frio River in
Encino Grande, The Twin Cypress Lodge or Casa
Cascada. It’s not unusual to see deer and
turkey roaming through the screensaver-like
beauty of the Texas Hill Country. If you need
any supplies, you can always find them in
nearby Leakey, Texas. So whether you’re
planning a Summer river vacation or a quiet
retreat, remember River Bluff Cabins – the
finest cabins on the Frio River.
STAY AT THE BEST PLACE
Y O U R R E - C R E A T I O N
D E S T I N A T I O N
O N T H E F R I O

15. F A C E B O O K R E V I E W
P A G E 1 6 / # 7
I A L M O S T H A T E
T O T E L L P E O P L E
H O W N I C E T H I S
P L A C E I S .
I ' M A F R A I D
' E V E R Y O N E '
W I L L W A N T T O
G O T H E R E .
- PAMELA JONES

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17. PLAN YOUR
TRIP TO
GARNER
TODAY
Let's Have Some Fun
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of resources to plan your trip.
Download A Garner Map Here
You'll also find some cool videos to
watch, park write ups and you can
also discover the cabin or lodge you
like to stay in. Plus, we'll provide you
$50 booking credit when you make a
reservation with GARNER50.
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