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May 29, 2024
Pipe Creek state natural area under development receives grant
By Jessica Nohealapa’ahi
The Bandera Prophet
The Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area this month received $300,000 from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Still under development, the 3,800 Pipe Creek reserve features several rare and endangered Hill Country species, such as the golden-cheeked warbler, alligator lizard, sycamore-leaf snowbell, big-toothed maple, Boerne bean and Texas spring salamander.
According to TPWD, Albert and Bessie Kronkosky began buying property in the area in 1946, including the 3,800-acre property at 7690 Hwy. 46 W. The couple willed their land to the state of Texas to protect it from development, which the TPWD accepted in March 2011.
There is no definitive timeline for an opening date. Once open, visitors will be invited to enjoy the wildlife while they camp, backpack, bike and hike. Limited mountain biking will also be permitted.
According to TPWD, Albert and Bessie Kronkosky began buying property in the area in 1946, including the 3,800-acre property at 7690 Hwy. 46 W. The couple willed their land to the state of Texas to protect it from development, which the TPWD accepted in March 2011.
There is no definitive timeline for an opening date. Once open, visitors will be invited to enjoy the wildlife while they camp, backpack, bike and hike. Limited mountain biking will also be permitted.