Bandera County has it all, and we owe it to the pioneering spirit of our business community. We hold a unique place in history: this was the gathering point for the six million head of longhorns that traveled the famed Western Trail. Our settlers found ways to survive in the rugged Hill Country by raising sheep, goats and cattle.

Next, we opened our ranches to visitors and developed a network of some of the country's best dude ranches. We also enhanced the beauty of our country with herds of exotic game, orchards filled with apples and a majestic lake nestled in our beloved hills. All along we continued to welcome visitors and newcomers with a handshake and a tip of the hat.