Place to visit
Hill Country State Natural Area, United States: what it is and when to go
Hill Country State Natural Area is a park in Bandera County, Texas, United States of America, at 500 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 13 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 06. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Park in Bandera County, Texas, United States of America · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- United States · Bandera Creek Road 10600, 78003, Bandera
- Elevation
- 500 m
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 1,711 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 08:00-17:00
- Website
- tpwd.texas.gov
- Run by
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
- Coordinates
- 29.63141, -99.19165
What it is and where
Hill Country State Natural Area is a park in Bandera County, Texas, United States of America, at 500 m above sea level. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 29.63141, -99.19165; the nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 1,711 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Hill Country State Natural Area is April to October.
- JanPossible10:18
- FebPossible10:58
- MarPossible11:47
- AprBest time12:43
- MayBest time13:29
- JunBest time13:53
- JulBest time13:44
- AugBest time13:04
- SepBest time12:10
- OctBest time11:16
- NovPossible10:29
- DecPossible10:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 06. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to October | November to March |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Hill Country State Natural Area has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Bandera Ale ProjectBrewery20 km
- Lost Maples State Natural AreaProtected area in Texas, United States44 km
- Museum of Western ArtArt museum in Kerrville, Texas44 km
- Newsom VineyardsWinery46 km
- Hygieostatic Bat RoostHistoric place in Comfort, Kendall County, Texas48 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: Nature
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- Grand Canyon: steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States
- Yellowstone National Park: first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States
- Denali: highest mountain in North America, located in Alaska
- Mount Rushmore: mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents
- Mauna Kea: Hawaiian volcano
Every United States place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hill Country State Natural Area?
It is a park in Bandera County, Texas, United States of America. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Hill Country State Natural Area?
April to October. In June there are 13 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 06.
How do you get to Hill Country State Natural Area?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 1,711 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Bandera Ale Project, Lost Maples State Natural Area, Museum of Western Art. The rest is in the United States guide.
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