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A young couple hanging outside their Mystic Quarry campsite.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES, FAMILY FUN: WHY AMERICA LOVES CAMPING

By Brian Searl / July 27, 2017

…Camping is an astonishingly popular summertime activity. On summer holiday weekends – Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day – many if not most campgrounds are filled. Those that accept…

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A collage of pictures from Mystic Quarry including an RV, horseshoe pits, and people relaxing by the pool.

RVS ARE BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER

By Brian Searl / July 12, 2017

…Sales of recreational vehicles are at genuinely never-before-seen record levels. And buyers are getting younger. The RV category includes both motorhomes and trailers of all sizes. Last year, 430,000 recreational…

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A Texas fly fisherman fishing in the river.

BEYOND THE COMAL: 6 MORE WATERWAYS AROUND NEW BRAUNFELS

By Brian Searl / July 10, 2017

The summer is in full swing, and tourists are pouring into New Braunfels like hipsters into a music festival. Cluttering the launch area are droves of wild, sunscreen-covered, sweaty travelers…

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A woman outside of a Mystic Quarry tiny home with her truck packed with camping gear.

6 GIRLY ROAD TRIPS TO TAKE THIS SUMMER: UNDER THE RADAR GEMS IN TINY TEXAS TOWNS

By Brian Searl / June 27, 2017

New boutique camping concept Mystic Quarry offers teepees with Wifi, dog-friendly cottages, tiny houses and other options for glamping. Float the river, sit by the campfire or visit the on-site…

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Mystic Quarry coffee mugs — white with black print.

HOW THE VICTORIANS WENT CAMPING

By Brian Searl / June 27, 2017

If you’re going camping this summer, will you rough it on a wilderness hike, or relax in a yurt at a four-star resort? In the late nineteenth century, the tension…

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People floating down the river in black tubes.

9 SPOTS TO REFUEL AFTER RIVER TUBING IN TEXAS

By Brian Searl / June 15, 2017

Summer’s here, and it’s high season to partake in the time-honored Texas tradition of tubing the rivers. But where should everyone refuel after that arduous water journey down the San…

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3 REASONS WHY MYSTIC QUARRY CAMPGROUND WILL PLEASE EVERYONE IN YOUR TRIBE

By Brian Searl / June 14, 2017

For most people, the mere mention of the word, “camping” elicits one of two reactions: Either, “Right on! When do we leave?” or “Ugh. Why should I give up my…

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The Mystic Quarry sign at dusk.

RELAXING IN STYLE: TEXAS GLAMPING WITH MYSTIC QUARRY

By Brian Searl / May 23, 2017

Just over an hour drive south from Austin city center, is a a small oasis that’s perfect for those who need an escape from the hustle and bustle of life.…

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A happy couple and their two dogs outside at Mystic Quarry.

MYSTIC QUARRY: SEEKING A HIGHER CAMPGROUND

By Brian Searl / May 18, 2017

The Trent’s Entire Story Documented on The NB Scene by Justin Farmer The Trents are up for a challenge. “We were the quintessential power couple,” says Courtney. “Not a power…

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Escape to Canyon Lake and Enjoy a Stress-Free Weekend at Mystic Quarry Glamping Resort!