Blanco River Archives

May 26, 2018

The Texanist: Should I Let My Kids Splash Around in a Snake-Infested Swimming Hole?

A Central Texas mom tries to strike a balance between innocent summertime fun and her worst slithering, venomous nightmare.

Books |

December 21, 2016

Let the River Run

Wes Ferguson has paddled and walked all 87 miles of one of the Hill Country’s most prized waterways. In this exclusive excerpt from The Blanco River, he uncovers a few of its natural secrets.

The Culture |

April 20, 2016

Wimberley Storm Warning

A year ago, the Blanco River overran its banks and devastated Hays County—just as a handful of government officials had predicted decades ago.