CENTRAL TEXAS HILLS AND RIVERS REGION is a non-profit 501 (C) (6) organization and collaborative consortium whose purpose is to proactively develop and encourage tourism business throughout the multi-county region of Central Texas through via education, information and promotion.

Members of the consortium include individuals, businesses, units of government, and organizations within the counties who subscribe to the purposes of the Central Texas Hills & Rivers Region.

CENTRAL TEXAS HILLS AND RIVERS REGION offers photography, nature tourism and hospitality seminars to its members and community partners.

Texas Hill Country is called the heart of Texas. Texas has plenty of beautiful natural attractions, including forests, plains, deserts, mountains, ocean fronts, drylands, wetlands and almost every eco system loved by man. The Hill Country of Texas is known as the backyard playground for Texans that like to have fun, enjoy nature, hang out, live and retire.   Texans like like Austin and San Antonio, but we also love our smaller towns like Bandera, Fredericksburg, Gruene, Kerrville, Luckenbach, Marble Falls, New Braunfels, and Utopia.  Many people only vacation in the area but the quality of life makes Texas Hills and Rivers Region a good place to live and retire.

The main counties in this region are Kimble and Mendard.  The Kimble County Chamber of Commerce has a webpage full of activities.  The Mendard County Chamber of Commerce is equally full of ideas for kids and families.

Menard County is Located on the northern edge of the Edwards Plateau in Central Texas, the Menard area offers visitors a mild climate, beautiful scenery, historical sites, fishing and excellent hunting. Established as a county seat in 1858, the town of Menard is a unique community.

Menard offers a variety of attractions to visitors. The natural beauty of Menard can be appreciated during a walk along the San Saba river. The Stockpen Crossing and American Legion parks provide ample access for picnics and leisure activities. Or stroll along the Historic Ditch Walk.

Kimble County has hundreds of natural springs. These springs feed the North Llano and South Llano Rivers which come together to form the Llano River. Here the water runs cool and clear making Kimble County the “Land of the Living Waters”.

Visit the Texas Hill Country portal for general information.