Ennis. Tell people you live in Texas, and a fewbrthings come to mind. Cowboy boots? Sometimes. Horses? For the lucky ones. Andbrbluebonnets. Oh, yes. It seems Mother Nature has her own way of saying “hellobrspring” in Texas, and it's through the incredible bluebonnets that blanket itsbrprairies, trails and grass-covered fields. However, there are certain areasbrwhere you'll get more than a glimpse of these blue-hued beauties. Just an hourbrdrive south will get you to the “Official Bluebonnet City of Texas” and itsbr“Official Bluebonnet Trail,” where you'll find more than 40 miles of mappedbrdriving bluebonnet trails—the oldest of its kind known in the state. Sponsoredbrby the Ennis Garden Club, the wildflower show is a sight to see, celebratingbrits 65th picturesque year.
So where will you find the most blooms? The entirebrmonth of April is a sure bet that you'll see a good number of them, but peakbrtime is usually week three (check VisitEnnis.org for updates, as it can vary dependingbron weather conditions.) Come April 15-17 to enjoy a full celebration, completebrwith a Friday-night dance, arts and craft exhibits, food and drinks, bluebonnetbrsouvenirs, wildflower walks, live music and more. Whether you come for thebrfestival or simply to revel in nature, you'll definitely want to experience thebrbluebonnet trails. Take a leisurely drive through the winding country roads atbrno charge after picking up a trail map at the Ennis Convention and VisitorsbrBureau, or choose to take a guided bus tour with advanced reservations so youbrcan simply enjoy your surroundings. And if you decide to lose the map and seebrwhere the road takes you, we won't blame you a bit.
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Date:brApril 15-17
Location:brEnnis