We went on a drive this weekend to check out the effect of the rain we received on different Texas Hill Country rivers and creeks. We are glad to report every one we saw was running now. Something we hadn't seen in years. We stopped for dinner in Utopia at the Lost Maples Cafe, then ventured over to the Utopia Park to check out the Sabinal River. When we last saw this part of the river it was about 6 feet lower than it is now and what water was in it was stagnant and not very inviting. The rains have refilled the river and it is once again flowing over the little dam behind me. The river has returned to the swimming hole I remember from my youth. I didn't take a dip this evening, but sure would like to return someday to do just that.
Not exactly a throw back Thursday photo since I just took this last weekend, but it's a throw back to the days of when all photos were in black and white. The creek was running great at my favorite close to home Hill Country hiking spot as I wrapped up my hike Sunday. Everything was sooo green from all the recent rains I decided to do something different and take in the scene in a less vibrant manner.
