Texas RV Travel blog

Last week we were at Lake Conroe and then, on the way home, we stopped at Giddings for two days. On Monday, March 12, we drove home to San Marcos.

On this trip to and from Lake Conroe, we saw the first blooms of Bluebonnets and some Indian Paint Brushes in Washington County, FM 2679 near FM 390 and a few miles southeast of Chappell Hill on Sauney Chapel Rd. In Bastrop County on Highway 290, past Highway 77, the roadsides were beginning to bloom with Bluebonnets and Indians Paintbrushes.

The rains of the past few days will help the bloom of wildflowers this spring. Just in time for your viewing pleasure at various festivals in April. Of course, you do not have to attend a festival to celebrate the beauty of wildflowers, you can always just take a road trip to view the scenery.

Texas Trails, Festivals and Celebrations of Wildflowers and Spring Blooming Trees in April 2007

March 16-April 1, 2007
47th Annual Azalea and Spring Flower Trail (website) in the Historic Azalea District in Tyler. Mile after mile of azaleas, dogwood trees and spring flowers. For more information, view my blog post about this event last year.

March 24-25, March 31-April 1, and April 7-8, 2007
Texas Dogwood Trails Celebration (PDF brochure) in Palestine. Three weekends of fun as spring unfolds the beauty and mystery of the Dogwood tree. Enjoy the festival with arts/crafts booths, great food, parade, home show, train ride, tours through Davey Dogwood park, dinner theater, concerts and more. Held annually, last two weekends of March & first weekend in April.

March 30-April 1, 2007
Bluebonnet Blues and Fine Arts Festival (website) on Main Street in Marble Falls. Over 50 musicians and over 50 fine artists gather in the Hill Country for a wonderful weekend full of activities and great food.

April 7-22, 2007
Annual Pedernales Valley Wildflower Celebration (website) 7 miles east of Fredericksburg. Stop by Wildseed Farms and attend the grand opening of the Butterfly Haus, featuring native Texas butterflies. While you are in the area, visit the many beautiful displays of native Texas wildflowers. Click here for more information.

April 13-15, 2007
24th Annual Bluebonnet Festival (website) on Historic Square in Burnet, the Bluebonnet Capital of Texas. Activities include parades, air show, carnival, 200 vendors, steam train comes in from Austin, classic car show, live entertainment. Held annually, second weekend in April.

April 13-15, 2007
Bluebonnet Trails Festival (website) in downtown Ennis, the Bluebonnet City of Texas. The area around Ennis, the Texas Bluebonnet Trail, offers over 40 miles of mapped trails for viewing wildflowers. The festival features arts and crafts, food, children’s activity area, live music & a historic home tour on Saturday, bluebonnet souvenirs and much more. Held annually.

April 14, 2007
Annual Denton Redbud Festival (website) on the Courthouse lawn in downtown Denton, the Redbud Capital of Texas. Activities include: 5K run, 1K walk, home and garden show, booths, educational programs, lectures, exhibits and demonstrations throughout the day.

April 14-15, 2007
Bluebonnet Festival of Texas (website) in Chappell Hill. This is one of the most popular bluebonnet festivals and is in the middle of the area for prime bluebonnet viewing, like a few miles southeast of Chappell Hill on Sauney Chapel Rd. For more information, call 979-836-6033.

April 15-May 31, 2007
East Texas Wildflower Trails (website) in Henderson. Three driving tours showcase the best spots for viewing wildflowers, historic sites, museums, dining, and shopping. Special events are scheduled for each weekend, including an antique tractor show, flea markets, and equine events. For more information, call 866-650-5529.

April 27-29, 2007
Wildflower Trails of Texas (website) around Avinger, Linden and Hughes Springs. Parades, street dances, art, craft and food vendors. Check the website for details on festivities in each city. Visitors can cruise the Highways 49, 8, and 11 which form the triangle around which the Trails revolve. Held annually, last weekend in April.

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