Texas swimming holes - A fun and amazing tradition in the Texas Hill country

 Huck Finn? Yep a lot of kids in Texas have memories of finding natural springs, water falls and swimming holes. Blue Hole in Wimberley is an amazing find for anyone looking to jump into cold natural river from one of a couple rope swings or just float in tube and watch the fun.

The City of Wimberley and the group Friends of  Blue hole http://www.friendsofbluehole.org/ have done an amazing job creating a fantastic experience to all visitor's to a great example of a Texas swimming hole!

Photos courtesy of : Bob Kenney The Blue Hole in Wimberley, Texas: A Central Texas Treasure Source: http://visitwimberley.com/articles/blueHole.shtml

A naturally beautiful area worth preserving. Blue Hole is one of the best loved natural swimming holes in Texas. Located in Wimberley, it is surrounded by 126 acres of natural forests and native grass fields that have so far escaped the developers' touch. Now, thanks to many dedicated volunteers, and with good stewardship, chances are good that the natural beauty of the Blue Hole will be preserved for many years to come. A unique spot almost hidden in the center of Wimberley, the Blue Hole is lined by old growth cypress trees that have survived floods, milling, and settlers' needs for building materials. The Blue Hole property possesses what is now becoming a much more rare ecosystem and supports many species of birds, reptiles, insects, amphibians, and mammals. Native grasses, wildflowers and groves of varieties of central Texas trees and shrubs are decoratively combined with rocky outcrops, creating a scenic and special environment. The Blue Hole property was owned by the John R. Dobie family from 1897. In the 1920s, it became a popular spot for swimmers and picnickers when the Dobie family opened the Blue Hole to the public. Blue Hole was sold to a private Austin partnership group who allowed limited swimming and camping access to the property. Since Blue Hole is so centrally located, offers so many unique features, and is so closely tied to Wimberley's history, the Village of Wimberley municipal government entered into an option agreement in 2003 to acquire the 126 acre tract along Cypress Creek for public use and parkland. In May 2005 the Village completed the land acquisition portion of the Blue Hole project with grants and donations from Texas Parks and Wildlife, Hays County, the Lower Colorado River Authority, The Trust for Public Land, and numerous individuals.

Photos courtesy of : Bob Kenney

Photos courtesy of : Bob Kenney