Happy Hump Day!
We welcome you to another stop along our Farewell to Texas tour. As previously mentioned, we’ve been making the rounds to all of our favorite places in and around the San Antonio area before we move (in just over two weeks!).
We first discovered Enchanted Rock a few years ago after a co-worker of mine recommended it. Since then, it’s been at the top of our list of things to do when out-of-state visitors are staying with us. It’s a welcome departure from sprawling San Antonio and suburban life. It’s also a vigorous hike to the top!
We made a pit stop midway up so Gus (and us) could get a drink of water. Don’t forget to comment on this post for a chance to win a Popware for Pets collapsible travel cup!
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More Totally Rad Action fun… Dirty Lovin (L), Sparta (R)
This was my first attempt at playing with the textured actions (Dirty Lovin), and I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked the texture. It gives it a little extra something-something.
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Bitchin B&W (L), Oh, Snap (R):
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Hi! We tried to get Gus to raise a paw and wave hello, but he refused. 😉
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Once we got to the top, we all sat down to enjoy the view. In Gus’s case, he took the opportunity to plop down in his dad’s lap for a quick snooze. 🙂
Oh, Snap (L), Super Fun Happy No Glow (R):
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It’s a looong way up and a looong way down!
Good thing Katie was there to save Gus. The giant boulder almost fell on him! 😉
Mitch just couldn’t resist his chance at a silly photo…
Once we reached the bottom, we decided to explore a bit more on the Loop Trail.
Goodbye, Enchanted Rock! Thanks for the memories!
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The Details:
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area: 16710 Ranch Rd 965 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 830.685.3636
$6 per day, per person (13 and older)
Our Review (+ = positive, – = negative):
+ Dog friendly
+ Heart-pumping cardio on Summit Trail
+ Beautiful views
+ Plenty of places to rest along the way
+ Clean restrooms available in the visitor center
+ Dog friendly shopping and dining available in nearby Fredericksburg
– Limited parking during peak hours (lot closes when full)
– Very warm in the summer – visit in the morning!
Fun Facts:
- Summit Trail climbs 425 and is approximately .6 miles.
- Loop Trail is approximately four miles.
- Campsites are available for reservation.
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According to Gus 
Minnie and Mack
May 25, 2011
Hi! Hu-mom and some of my hu-man brothers and sisters have been to Enchanted Rock! Grandmother is from Texas and was living in Llano before she moved in with us here in VA in 1997. We were there about 20 years ago and it hasn’t changed. The boys loved to climb and run up and down the rock and it was hot then, too!
Our favorite picture of Gus is the one of him all alone on the rock, Snap. His coloring really stands out.
Drools and licks,
Minnie and Mack
2browndawgs
May 25, 2011
That looks like a great place. You took some fabulous pictures. The one of Gus being saved from the gigantic boulder made me lol. Also loved the silhouettes. The Totally Rad action are cool! We know you will find some equally cool places along your travels, (well we are counting on it!). Just over two weeks, huh?
According to Gus
May 25, 2011
Yes – it’s coming so soon!
didiwright
May 25, 2011
What an appropriate name, that place is a bit rocky, isn’t it? Although very beautiful at the same time, and it sure makes for a good walk.
Good thing Katie was there to stop that big rock from crushing our favourite doggie model. Superwoman to the rescue! It looks like Superman Mitch was a tad late in his reactions 😛
Anna
May 25, 2011
Great pictures, really shows how much fun this spot is. Looks like quite the view too. Your photo style is beginning to show (that’s a good thing). Glad someone has the time to use the actions. Thanks for sharing this spot, i still say you make a book one day, or archive things somewhere on here.
Happy Wednesday
Anna
http://www.akginspiration.com
According to Gus
May 25, 2011
Thanks, Anna! I wish I had more time to play with photo editing. My backlog of photos is out of hand. Eeek!
Anna
May 25, 2011
welcome to the world of digital photography… It’s all just rather sad when I think of how many photos/events/shoots people have never even seen because I have not had the time to store/edit/share them. Making books of such things is a retirement project I am already planning 😉 But I always say, at least i have a record of it, even if nobody has seen it.
Pip
May 25, 2011
Wow, this looks beautiful! I bet it was hard work walking up those rocks – I never would have made it! Good job, Gus!
My package arrived yesterday! Thanks so much! I will post about it next week.
Your pal, Pip
simplyshaka
May 25, 2011
Ok, can I just say that I love that we get to see pics of you all now?? And I’m on my first cup of coffee so when I read Dirty Lovin (L), Sparta (R), I thought you were giving cutesy nicknames to Mitch and your sis. I think Dirty Lovin would be an awesome nickname 🙂
Beautiful park though, I wish Lincoln was a hiker like Gus. I took him to the park last night and struggled just to walk one lap around the lake since he stops every five feet to sniff or pee.
According to Gus
May 25, 2011
Love it – Dirty Lovin would definitely be an awesome nickname. 🙂
Gus gets in those sniff/pee modes a lot too. Sometimes we know it’s just an “air pee”, but he does it so he can stop and be lazy!
one person's view
May 25, 2011
Yeah, Mitch’s students wouldn’t make fun of him AT ALL if they knew about this! 🙂 Smart idea, keeping him anonymous until now!
There’s a hike in Maine you should keep in mind– Cadillac Mountain, where the sun says hello to the East Coast every morning!
raisingdaisy
May 25, 2011
I’m not surprised that Gus napped at the top of that summit – what a hike! Absolutely beautiful, though. If we ever visit San Antonio, we’ll definitely keep that at the top of our list.
Just over TWO weeks to your adventure?! Time’s going by like greased lightning!!
Two Pitties & A Grad Student
May 25, 2011
what a beautiful trail!! looks SOOO fun!
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Opie and Opie's Mom
May 25, 2011
What a beautiful hike! I’ll bet Gus liked all that fresh air. Were there any squirrels to bark at along the way?
Just hopping by!
Opie
Jen
May 25, 2011
I can see how the park gets its name. It is very beautiful! Thank god you were there to save Gus from being smashed by that huge boulder! LOL!
Sugar
May 25, 2011
Woof! Woof! Great place to visit … beautiful view. Happy Wednesday. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar
Carrie Boyko
May 25, 2011
Enchanting photos…you guys always take great shots. We’ll add this to our “When in Texas” list!
sagechronicles
May 25, 2011
I love that place! We climbed it a couple of years ago too. It’s pretty awesome!! Gus did great going up that rock.
I can’t believe you only have 2 weeks left.
According to Gus
May 25, 2011
I had a feeling Enchanted Rock would look familiar to you!
Snoopy@snoopysdogblog
May 25, 2011
Wow Gus,
So many cool places on your doorstep!! Glad you didn’t get crushed under that massive rock, phew!!
Loved the pic of you in the tree with your Dad – cute! 🙂
Have a fun day,
Your pal Snoopy 🙂
HoundDogMom (Sherri)
May 25, 2011
Another great adventure for sure. I love the pic of you and your human dad in the tree. That just is a really great picture. And so glad your human mom was able to keep that huge rock from falling on you. Oh, and Happy Hump Day to you as well! Sniffs, The HoundDogs
cate
May 25, 2011
Wow that place looks amazing and HARD work lol – well done Gus you’re such a little trooper. Love the pics especially liked the one with Gus and Mitch in the tree! Can’t wait for you to start your travels, it’s coming sooo fast!
Krazy4Pets
May 25, 2011
Great place for hiking and lovely pictures and I want the bowl! 😀 It is very handy.
Tammy
May 25, 2011
Along with everyone else, I LOVE the photos of the giant boulder and all the “heroics” 🙂
Penny
June 7, 2012
I absolutely love your blog and find most of your post’s to be just what I’m loinokg for. Do you offer guest writers to publish content to suit your needs? I wouldn’t mind publishing a post or expanding on most of the themes you write in relation to here. Yet again, fantastic web site!
thatjenk
May 25, 2011
That looks like a great way to spend a morning!
Chunyo's Corner
May 25, 2011
That looks like quite a workout! Are you all packed and ready to go yet?
According to Gus
May 25, 2011
Oh nooooo…we have a long way to go, packing-wise. We probably are procrastinating a bit too much – we need to kick it into high gear…and fast!
Kristine
May 25, 2011
Oh wow, how beautiful! Totally worth all the hard work. What a gorgeous place you are leaving behind.
Two weeks! You must be going crazy down there!
jan
May 25, 2011
I’m so glad you are able to see all these great places before leaving. I’m afraid I would be a basket case at this point, but then you are more organized than I am.
Sophie
May 25, 2011
What a fun, scenic walk! That looks like a great place to visit, by anyone’s standards.
TOto's mommy
May 25, 2011
There is so much hidden gem in texas!!
Miss Kodee
May 25, 2011
Great photos! Go Guys!! You can lift that rock. So interesting to “travel” with you to places I would otherwise never visit. Gus your smooshy face is as adorable as always!
Tanner & Beth
May 25, 2011
Looks like a great place for a walk. If we ever get to Texas, we’ll have to check it out.
Puppy Kisses,
Tanner
Judy
May 25, 2011
What a fun time:) Looks like a great place to visit if I’m ever in the area:)
Hawk aka BrownDog
May 25, 2011
Hi Y’all,
I’m so glad your humans are more organized that mine, Gus. My Human would be pulling her hair out if she only had 2 weeks to finish packing! She sure wouldn’t be runnin’ around sayin’ goodbye to all her favorite sights.
Really enjoy seein’ all the places since my Human used to live there “once upon a time” in the “olden days”.
Y’all come by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog
According to Gus
May 25, 2011
Oh, don’t worry. Tell your human that we are pulling our hair out – we’re just doing a great job of making it sound like we’re cool, calm and collected. 😉
Mary
May 25, 2011
That looks pretty fun. Kinda like some of our desert spots here in Utah.
Oscar & Pauline
May 25, 2011
I’m loving the Dirty Lovin’ texture option. Makes it look like a photo that’s been passed on from generation to generation.
Two weeks until your cross-country roadtrip!
Diane and Cosmo @ To Dog With love
May 25, 2011
What great pics! Hope we get to meet you someday, Gus!
Katie
May 25, 2011
Gus could be a doggie model! He is so handsome!
Cheryl
May 25, 2011
That looked like a fun day. I’m glad that rock didn’t crush any of you Aren’t you guys going to miss Texas and all the one day fun trips.
AdventureJess
May 25, 2011
That scenery reminds me of Moab, Utah. I can’t believe you only have two weeks to go before you leave. Can’t wait to follow you on the road.
Bert
May 25, 2011
Hey Gus, you are one good hiker. Was it hot? I can’t wait to see where you go from here. This is my first time to visit your blog and I am excited to follow you
Happy Trails dude
Bert
Wendy @ iwuvwes.wuvtags.com
May 26, 2011
Awesome, as usual. But I think you forgot to post the “I’m going to crush you [big rock] with my little fingers” and the “OMG, there’s a huge boulder behind me; I’d better run fast” shots. (Extra bonus for the “I’m going to eat this entire big rock” photo.)
Bailey
May 26, 2011
Whoah, that’s some trail! OOh! We have a shadow pic like that too — they’re so much fun!
Woofs & hugs,
~Bailey
Elizabeth
May 26, 2011
I love these photos (as usual)– just fabulous. P.S. Hi, Gus. 🙂
Carly
May 26, 2011
Y’all are making me want to take a trip out to San Antonio! Looks like a great time, I would definitely be working up a sweat!
Kristen
May 26, 2011
That looks like a great place to go hiking. Wonderful photos as well 🙂
Kas
May 26, 2011
What a breath-taking place!! We need to make a trip out there. And great photos, as always!
Happy.Bark.Days
May 26, 2011
Enchanted Rock looks very enchanting, indeed. The landscape sort of has a “Lord of the Rings” picturesque quality to it. What a scenic place for a hike. I can see how you guys will miss trekking in this spot!
Vicky
May 27, 2011
You always have such interesting places to share. Apparently I’m going to have to start traveling more in my area so I have something to share back!
Donna and the Dogs
May 27, 2011
Wow. Looks like an awesome place to visit. And great photos.
My favorites are: Gus under the Summit Trail sign, the black and white of you on the slope, and the one of Mitch with Gus by the tree.
veryvizsla
May 27, 2011
Nice shot of Mitch & Gus by the tree. It’s a keeper!
The Hook
May 28, 2011
That place rocks! Glad Gus had fun – and a lot of exercise!
Kirby
May 30, 2011
What an adventure! Very beautiful too. I love to find parks that let dogs in, as it is so much fun for them and us!
Kirby’s mom
Michelle
May 30, 2011
This looks like such a fun time! I love the San Antonio area and have been there a few times, but have never heard of this place. Maybe if I go back out there, I’ll need to check it out.
Aleksandra
May 31, 2011
i’ve gotta say, enchanted rock is one of my favorite places in the whole world. and it really is enchanted — i don’t think i could count on two hands the number of friends who have gotten engaged on that rock 🙂
Gracie
October 16, 2011
This looks like a great place to go with my dog. I can’t wait to start traveling with my little fur ball. Thanks for posting so many great pictures.