Spring in Texas is a time for backroad drives and wildflower beauty. Although wildflowers are everywhere, seeing them out on backroads is a special treat. In addition to the famous and crowded Willow City Loop, County Road 307 is another excellent place to see Texas wildflowers without the crowds. Although Bluebonnets can be seen just about anywhere, the scenery becomes more beautiful when you spot other colors, such as the Indian Paintbrush in the opening shot or the Texas Ragwort below.
County Road 307 is southeast of Llano, off Highway 71. From Austin, you take Highway 281 to 71 and continue towards Llano. County Road 307 can’t be missed. It is worth a quiet drive with several stops to appreciate the beauty and variety of wildflowers.
A driver needs to be respectful of private property, though. Some of these narrow roads have no safe places to pull over.
Those are the stories behind the shots. If you liked these photos, you might also be interested in other posts featuring Bluebonnets, County Road 307, FOTD, Indian Paintbrush, Landscapes, Texas, Texas Ragwort, and Wildflowers. Until the next time, keep clicking and capturing the beauty your eyes find.
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I’ve always wanted to tour the wildflowers in Texas. A high school friends posts gorgeous photos from the spring show each year.
Egidio Leitao
When we have plenty of rain in the fall, the spring wildflower show is great.
Cee Neuner
Gorgeous 😀 😀
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Cee.
Anne Sandler
Just beautiful Egidio!
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Anne.
nesfelicio
Beautiful roadside flowers. I would stop, too. Great photos!
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Nes. It’s a joy to drive down those roads.
Vicki
Wow! So pretty.
The bluebonnets are gorgeous and standing looking at the Texas tapestry must be a real treat for the eyes.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Vicki. Our fields get covered with those bluebonnets. It’s truly a beautiful sight!
Rebecca Cuningham
Is it spring there already? Or will it begin in Feb/March. We love Texas springs, thanks to Ladybird!
Egidio Leitao
No, it’s only my wishful thinking. We’ve had a week of freezing weather and some rain. Spring helped me warm up. Thanks for writing.
bushboy
A good series and lovely flowers.
I wondered why I wasn’t betting your posts in reader and finally found a bit in the manage subscriptions where I had to tick a box. That is the first time I have had to do that. There was another one from years ago in there too but they no longer blog.
I’ll be actually getting your posts now 😀
Egidio Leitao
The Reader is temperamental to say the least. Things change at the drop of a hat. I’m glad you found that checkbox. Thanks for the comment.
Nicole Sara
I love the very first photo… the red one out and so gorgeous, among the blue ones! And the third… looks like paradise 🙂
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Nicole. These wildflowers are wonderful.
Tra Italia e Finlandia
Che vegetazione stupenda!
Egidio Leitao
Grazie. Non vedo l’ora che arrivi di nuovo la primavera.
margaret21
Bucolic and lovely.
Egidio Leitao
Perfect words, Margaret. Thank you.
philosophy through photography
Another colourful edition.
Love these clicks!
Egidio Leitao
I am glad you like them. Thanks.
philosophy through photography
You are welcome, my friend.
Toonsarah
If ever we come to Texas we must make sure it is in the spring! These flowers are just gorgeous 😀
Egidio Leitao
Sarah, yes, that is a wise choice for a visit. Spring is early in Texas. Generally, by May, things begin to get warm fast. Thank you for the feedback on the flowers, too.
Anita
Oh… how lovely, especially now when the rain pours outside my window.
I like your first photo the most, it’s very beautiful.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Anita. The rain must be soothing.
Anita
Yes, but not when the dogs need to get out before dark 😄🐈
philosophy through photography
You are welcome, my friend.