2007 July Field Trip - sites in Blanco County

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Gathering at First United Methodist Church parking lot in preparation for field trip
Getting ready to go!
Looking downstream from Little Blanco River crossing on the Wessendorf Ranch
Little Blanco River on the Wessendorf Ranch
Looking upstream from Little Blanco River crossing on the Wessendorf Ranch - the flat concrete "rock" near the center of the picture is the meeting point of Comal, Blanco, and Hays Counties.
Little Blanco River on the Wessendorf Ranch
The 'Three County' marker from a slightly different angle.
Little Blanco River on the Wessendorf Ranch
Foreground: Keva Boardman and son, Ciaran, going to see the "Three County Marker"
Little Blanco River on the Wessendorf Ranch
More of the field trip group going toward "Three County Marker" site.
Little Blanco River on the Wessendorf Ranch
Some members still arriving to see the "Three County Marker".
Little Blanco River on the Wessendorf Ranch
More on the way to the "Three County Marker". Foreground: Helen Weidner (orange) and Carmen Rittimann (pink)
Little Blanco River on the Wessendorf Ranch
L to R: LaVerne Pierce, Marlena Schlather, Alice Staats.
Little Blanco River on the Wessendorf Ranch
Some of the field trip participants at the crossing on the Little Blanco River on the Wessendorf Ranch.
Little Blanco River on the Wessendorf Ranch
The "Three County Marker" looking downstream.
Three County Marker
Participants preparing to see "The Narrows" on the Blanco River.
The Narrows
Mr Klinger ready to go see "The Narrows" (Lady unidentified) enjoying the shade.
The Narrows
Amy Clark, geologist, from the USGS presenting a historical overview of the coral reef formation of which "The Narrows" is a part. Everett Fey listening intently; Larry Lehmann in the background.
The Narrows
A part of "The Narrows" looking down stream.
The Narrows
A close look at the ancient coral reef and and ferns growing along the rock face.
The Narrows
Eddy washouts at the bottom of "The Narrows."
The Narrows
Looking upstream at "The Narrows" with tour participants diligently watching their step.
The Narrows
First view of the cascading water falls at the upper end of "The Narrows."
The Narrows
Looking downstream at "The Narrows."
The Narrows
Mountain goat imitators.
The Narrows
A few didn't get as close as others.
The Narrows
Looking downstream from a higher elevation.
The Narrows
The Acker's enjoying the view at "The Narrows."
The Narrows
The churning water below the last cascade.
The Narrows
Check the scale of the cascades with John Rightmire standing at the top by the first falls.
The Narrows
Looking downstream from above the falls.
The Narrows
The first cascade.
The Narrows
The Blanco River immediately above "The Narrows."
The Narrows
Looking over the first cascade.
The Narrows
Looking over the second cascade.
The Narrows
Laverne Priece and David Hierholzer enjoying the sights. Charlotte Boyd and Everett Fey in the background.
The Narrows
Up close and personal at the edge.
The Narrows
View down the valley in which "The Narrows" is located.
The Narrows
East entrance - Blanco County Courthouse
Blanco County Courthouse
Historical marker on the Blanco County Courthouse.
Blanco County Courthouse
Leroy Klinger making a historical talk inside the Blanco County, Courthouse.
Blanco County Courthouse
Leroy Klinger presenting a historical talk in the vicinity of the Middletown site in Blanco County. L to R: Michael Krause, John Rightmire, Mr. Klinger, Wilbur Firiesenhahn, and Connie Krause.
Middletown site
Mr. Klinger making a point at the Middletown site with Wilbur Friesenhahn, and Connie Krause enjoying the remark.
Middletown site
Mr. Klinger talked to a rather large group of field trip participants near the Middletown site.
Middletown site
The Middletown Lectures - L to R: Michael Krause, Wilbur Friesenhahn, Mr. Klinger, Bernice Friesenhahn.
Middletown site
Home of Eloy Garcia on the Demi-John Bend Ranch.
Demi-John Bend Ranch
Home of Eloy Garcia on the Demi-John Bend Ranch.
Demi-John Bend Ranch
Guadalupe River Valley on the Demi-John Bend Ranch near the site of the old Baetge Homestead.
Demi-John Bend Ranch
Carolyn Buchner, Virginia Baker, Bryan Weidner (with arm up), Michael Krause, Connie Krause finding respite in the shade.
Demi-John Bend Ranch
Eloy Garcia (in black shorts) describing the area of the Baetge homestead.
Demi-John Bend Ranch
This tank marks the spot where the Baetge home was located; the home has been reconstructed at the Conservation Plaza in New Braunfels.
Demi-John Bend Ranch
Tuesday, July 10, 2007 field trip to see the Narrows on the Little Blanco River, Demi-John Bend on the Guadalupe, and sites in Blanco County.
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