Starting the new year off with a healthier lifestyle has been a New Year’s resolution for most people at one time or another. This year, the Hill Country State Natural Area can help with that goal. On January 1, beginning at 10 a.m., the Natural Area located at 10600 Bandera Creek Road (just outside of Bandera) is participating in a statewide “First Day Hikes” program. This program opens the park on January 1 to anyone who wants to walk, bike, ride or paddle their way to a healthier new year. In 2020, 5,242 visitors to Texas parks walked, paddled or biked a total ...