Wild Basin Creative Research Center

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening reception of Holding Stillness!

We loved seeing our community come together to celebrate the work of and the inspiration found in nature.

Did you miss it? Don’t worry, the exhibition will remain on view through July 16 at the Wild Basin Creative Research Center.

Did you know that Wild Basin is one of only eight Balcones Canyonlands Preserve (BCP) properties open to the public? 🌳✨

We are proud to be a rare gateway into this protected landscape, offering year-round access to the beauty of the Texas Hill Country!
Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just looking for a quiet place to reconnect with nature, our gates are open for you to explore almost three miles of stunning trails. 🥾🪵🍃

Swipe through to see our current summer hours and start planning your next visit! 🗓️☀️

What makes Wild Basin special? It’s all in the name. 📝

We’re continuing our “Things You Should Know” series by sharing an most important distinction: Wild Basin is a preserve, not a park. 🌟🌲🌿

While a park is primarily designed for recreation and leisure, a preserve like Wild Basin is dedicated to protecting vital natural resources and ecosystems. We protect native Texas Hill Country habitats that support wildlife and plant species. 🦎✨

Thank you for following along, helping us protect this irreplaceable wilderness, and sustaining this mission for 50 years and counting! See you on the trails! 🥾💚