DISC GOLF

Disc golf in Junction has grown exponentially over the past 15 years. There are three full 18 basket courses to play in Kimble County: the City Park course, the County Park course, and the Junction ball golf course, where you can rent a golf cart and play in style.

The City Park course (Schreiner Park) offers free tent camping for up to three nights and incredible views, as it is located on the South Llano River. The scenic park has walking paths, picnic areas, a playground, a basketball court, pavilions and lots of shade provided by large old pecan trees.

Disc golf players are welcome year ‘round to enjoy the beautiful setting in the Texas Hill Country. Two tournaments are held annually – the Freezer (unsanctioned) and the Sizzler (sanctioned) offer challenging courses and enticing payouts.

Since the inception of these events, the Junction Lions Club has been sponsoring the Top of Texas Throw off of Lover’s Leap to benefit their local charities and scholarship fund. With its 700-foot drop in elevation, tournament players throw their discs down toward three baskets placed in the Easter Pageant grounds parking lot below in hopes of winning cash prizes.

Come see these incredible courses for yourself or visit Junction Tourism Board’s website for more details.

www.JunctionTexas.com.

Whether camping on the river or staying in one of Junction’s other quality lodging options, be sure to take a look at the night sky before you rest your head on a comfy pillow.

Kimble County’s distance from any major city has aided in its low light pollution and has made it a perfect spot to get a spectacular view of the night sky.

In 2017, the South Llano River State Park became “Dark Sky Approved” by the International Dark Sky Association. The park ranks “3” on the Bortle Scale, which ranks skies numerically from 1 to 9 (with 1 being the darkest skies and 9 being least dark). This darkness provides visitors to the park with a spectacular view of the stars. This designation will ensure the protection of the dark skies not only within the park boundaries, but also for the local community and out-of-town guests.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife website offers a variety of interactive resources to make the most of your stargazing experience.

• Star Location Map

• Clear Sky Chart

• Real-Time Dark Sky Monitoring

• Current Night’s Readings

• Sun and Moon Data

• Spot the Space Station

Follow the South Llano River State Park Facebook page for night sky event updates.

DID YOU KNOW: The path of totality for the April 8, 2024, Total Solar Eclipse makes its way directly over Junction? What better way to view this once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event than in beautiful Kimble County!

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