EP. 149: Up the River (road)

EP. 149: Up the River (road)

June 22, 2026 · 24 min · Episode 149

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This episode explores the beauty and treachery of river roads in the Texas hill country and the history of German settlers in the area.

There is nothing prettier than a river flowing gently through the canyons of the Texas hill country. But traveling along the river can be treacherous. The canyon walls are steep and rocky. The path is narrow and the drop steep. Is the beauty worth the pain? The German settlers sure thought so. In this episode, we discuss just one of many “river roads” in Texas and the rich history that unfolds along the trail. Load up for a Texas road trip in this episode of Wise About Texas.

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