New Braunfels, TX

NEW COMING TO SCHLITTERBAHN THIS SUMMER...DRAGON'S REVENGE (SEE BELOW)

I wanted to post the 2008 Schedule for Schlitterbahn so that you could get it on your schedule for your summer activities. Visit New Braunfels to tube the Guadalupe or play at Schlitterbahn. Make your hotel reservations early. It's time for Summer Fun.

Visit Canyon Lake for boating activities, fising, skiing, & sailing. Shop the outlet stores outside San Marcos. Drive to San Antonio and visit the Alamo and Riverwalk. Visit Cascade Caverns South of New Braunfels.

We have it all in New Braunfels. We Welcome Your Visit!

www.schlitterbahn.com

UNLEASHING A NEW RIDE THIS YEAR...DRAGON'S REVENGE

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas The creature attacked. The residents escaped. Now it's your turn. Visiting families will be thrilled this season with the unleashing of Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort's latest sensation, the Dragon's Revenge, scheduled to open this summer.

Park guests, eager to flee the wrath of the dragon's attack, weave in and around castle ruins in search of an escape route before the mystical creature returns. After crossing over a draw bridge and entering into the castle's guard tower, guests quickly discover the only way out is through a labyrinth of ominous caverns. Once aboard the escape vehicle, thrill-seekers are quickly propelled through a series of uphill blasts rocketing riders in and out, up and down around the perimeter of the castle before taking a final fog-filled freefall into the castle's mote below. Guests careen through six dark creepy caverns filled with magical special effects including spinning tunnels, theatrical lighting, fiber optics, riveting original music, aromatic atmosphere, fog, faux fire and an encounter with the angry dragon.

Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort will open weekends beginning Saturday, April 26. Visit www.schlitterbahn.com for more information

http://www.schlitterbahn.com/nb/ Main Page

http://www.schlitterbahn.com/nb/tickets/ Ticket Information & Group Rates

http://www.schlitterbahn.com/nb/attractions/ Attractions

This is my entry for find an old Texas church. Hope you enjoy a little history and my photo's for this church.

BEAUTIFUL 1878 NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH

CZESTOCHOWA

This church was founded in1876 and was built in and dedicated in 1878 in Cestohowa, Texas (originally Czestochowa) located on Cibolo Creek in northern Karnes City, TX. It is a daughter settlement of Panna Maria, the oldest Polish settlement in America. In 1873 a group left Panna Maria and moved five miles north and named the city after Our Lady of Czestochowa, the patroness of Polish Catholics. They first built a small school that served as a chapel. A priest came once a month to hold mass. The church was completed in 1878 and named under the patronage of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Tried to get the steeple all in but would have had to go into the creek.

This church was remodeled in 1931, repaired and painted in 1973. In 1936 the community had about 100 residents and about 200 in 1970. As of today 110 families call this their church home.

The church was originally built of native rock and stone and was plastered over through the years. This church is well maintained and is visited frequently by tourist because of it's Polish heritage.

Here are some pictures that will show how well the grounds are maintained. They do not have a website. Head Sister said maybe in the future.

Cestohowa, Texas (Czestochowa)

Telephone Number: 1-830-745-2633 Visitor' Welcome... Bluebonnets in bloom on church grounds. March 2008

GOD BLESS TEXAS

Hello - This is Ceil. A friend of mine that lives in Lubbock sent this to me and I thought it was well worth sending your way. I hope I know how to get this on here so you can hear The Star Spangled Banner and video.

This is wonderful!

This is a video of the Cactus Cuties, Young ladies ranging in age from 8 to 13 singing The Star Spangled Banner. The performance was at the Texas Tech vs. Texas basketball game January 20, 2008 in front of over 11,000 people.

This is the way the National Anthem should be sung!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKCVS57j284

Great News for Spring & Summer Tourist Coming to New Braufels...River Ranch RV Resort has opened...Enjoy River-Side Camping....Texas Style.

This is great news since it had been closed from the floods from a few years back. This is such a beautiful place next to the river. Camp in New Braunfels. tube the Guadalupe, spend the day at Schlitterbahn or sail at Canyon Lake; yet close to the San Marcos outlet stores and easy to drive to San Antonio. Don't fortget to visit Historic Gruene

Plan your schedule now and visit New Braunfels, TX and surrounding area's while camped at the River Ranch RV Resort now opened.

Have Fun! Below are additional information links.

Camping in Texas Hill Country at our New Braunfels RV Park between San Antonio and Austin

Gorgeous weather, rolling rivers, and all the attractions of San Antonio and Austin combine to make River Ranch RV Resort an incredible place to camp. Our family-friendly RV park is open year round, welcoming Snow Birds, Winter Texans, groups, and campers of all kinds. Join us for superb camping activities like biking, golfing, boating, fly fishing, inner tubing, shopping, festivals, horseback riding,and more! Click to view larger photo Click to view larger photo Plan your visit today with our easy-to-use online reservations system. River Ranch RV Resort is conveniently set in the quiet town of New Braunfels, just off Interstate 35 N. Our Central Texas campground makes the perfect home base for exploring nearby attractions like Schlitterbahn Waterpark, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and Natural Bridge Caverns. You can go dancing at Gruene Hall, see the exotic animals at Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch, or head to the Tanger Outlet Mall in San Marcos for a day of shopping and bargain-hunting. We offer excellent facilities at River Ranch RV Resort, from free wireless internet access and cable TV to full hook-ups for RVs. Be sure to ask about our waterfront campsites! Our New Braunfels RV park is newly renovated with cable TV, concrete pads, clean laundry and shower facilities, and both pull-thru and back-in sites. This is an ideal place for fishing, picnic lunches, games on the sports field, or relaxing in your sunny campsite. Click to view larger photo Click to view larger photo Camp with us while you plan outings to explore San Antonio sites like the River Walk and Market Square (El Mercado). You can visit the Alamo, explore the Guadalupe River, or go fishing and boating on nearby Canyon Lake. Whether it's a day of golfing, touring the Gruene Historic District, or an evening at a fine restaurant you're after, you'll find it right here at River

If you are planning on a visit to Gruene , Texas I am going to give you a map as the bridge is down and you will have to take a detour. I would think they will have a Wee St. Patrick's Day special planned for this month.

http://activerain.com/blogsview/400317/EVERYTHING-TEXAS-7-IN This will take you to my blog series on Everything Texas featuring Historic Gruene and the oldest dance hall in Texas.

www.gruenemarketdays.com This link will display some activities from 2007 and schedule for 2008,

If in your travels to Gruene you get here without going across the Gruene River Bridge then do not be concerned as all other access points remain open. If you get here by traveling across the Gruene River Bridge, which is just below Gruene Hall then read on as you can still access Gruene from the 2 other primary access points as noted below:

Two primary access points to Gruene Historic District will remain open during the construction project - both are easily accessible from IH-35 and one of these direct from downtown New Braunfels.

Recommended Routes from IH-35:

1. (Most recommended) From IH 35, reach Gruene via Exit 191, then travel west on FM 306 and then left on Hunter Road.

2. Via exit 189, then travel west on Highway 46 (aka Loop 337), then right on Common Street to Gruene Road.

From downtown New Braunfels:

If traveling inside Loop 337, access Gruene via Common Street and cross loop 337 to Gruene Road.

Thanks, and we'll see you in Gruene!

If you are spending the night you may want to try The Gruene AMansion Inn

River View Breezeway Courtyard Mansion GRUENE ATTRACTIONS: Gruene, Texas offers a wide variety of nearby recreation, tourism, and educational activities for folks of all ages. Check out the links below to plan your stay at Gruene Mansion Inn. GRUENE ATTRACTIONS: · Gruene Hall · Historic District of Gruene · Gruene Market Days · Gristmill Restaurant · Buck Pottery · Gruene Outfitters · Gruene River Grill · Smiling Eyes Photography · Rockin R River Rides • Grapevine NEW BRAUNFELS ATTRACTIONS: · Wurstfest Association · Schlitterbahn Waterpark & Resorts · NBTexas.com · Natural Bridge Caverns · Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch · Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture · Bandit Golf · Dry Comal Creek Vineyards · McKenna Children's Museum · White Crane Massage and Spa · Texas Ski Ranch REGIONAL ATTRACTIONS: · San Marcos Factory Shops · Tanger Outlet Mall · Historic Accommodations of Texas · Tourin' Texas Monthly Newsletter For more information on the above attractions please visit the attractions page at the New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce Web Site. For links to Gruene's area attractions click HERE

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