Hello New Braunfels,
It appears the worst of COVID is fading into the background, and for the most part, New Braunfels is returning to its pre-2020 state. That means events, music, outdoors and delicious food from our wonderful selection of local restaurants.
Much like bears waking from a months-long hibernation, many are finding a rejuvinated city thriving with renewed energy and optimism. In order to get closer to that, it means residents are leaving the confines of their homes and venturing into nature.
While New Braunfels is no shining example of the great wilderness like it once might have appeared when Prince Solms-Braunfels ventured into Central Texas, there is no shortage of natural wonders around many corners of this enchanting and evolving city.
With Landa Park, the Headwaters at the Comal River, Fischer Park and a number of other front-row seats to nature’s local wonders, this city has too much to offer those looking to escape the bustle of traffic and shopping. Pro tip: A quiet sunset at Cypress Bend park can make for lasting memories with the right company.
But of course, getting out means more than tossing on a pair of hiking boots and grabbing a bottle of water. It can mean finding a new restaurant around the corner or checking out that new food truck down the street you’ve seen with growing lines at lunch. For those with curious minds, New Braunfels is the perfect playground for adventure and discovery.
But no magazine issue is one single topic. In this issue, we welcome the return of our food columnist Collin Campion. Longtime readers might recognize his name from previous issues. He’s been busy with a growing family and launching Texas Bistro at Park View, located at 1932 S. Seguin Street. His addition of regular recipes on these pages has been missed, and I believe both readers and myself will be overjoyed to see the return of his meticulously crafted dishes.
But don’t let the mouth watering plates distract you from what’s waiting outside your door in one of the most beautiful and, more imporantly, fun cities in Texas. There’s a whole world waiting, and let this magazine continue to be a consistent guide on how to explore it in New Bruanfels.
Don’t let adventure find you. Get back out there and find it yourself.