Longhorn Cavern is one of the few river-formed caverns in Texas. It was created over thousands of years by the dissolving and cutting action of water on the limestone bedrock of the area. Fossil remains show that many Ice Age animals once occupied the cave. There are indications that the Comanche Indians were the first to use the cavern. In more recent history, the cavern was used as a Confederate stronghold where gunpowder was manufactured in secret during the Civil War. The cavern is also rumored to have been the hideout of Sam Bass, a legendary Texas outlaw.

8:45 am: Meet at Cabela’s far north-side parking lot, across from the Arby’s on Old San Antonio Rd. in sight of the Hampton & Microtel hotels. (Get Directions)

9:00 am: Driver’s meeting

9:15 am: Depart

We’ll make our way out of Buda, make a pit stop at Hamilton Market (one-holer restroom!) and wrap up after a great drive at the State park arriving at approximately noon, giving us plenty of time to enjoy a picnic before our first cave tour at 1 pm.