The scenic landscapes of the Llano Uplift boast jutting boulders and seasonal spreads of wildflowers. They have long attracted photographers and artists from all over Texas, as seen in this image of a painter capturing bluebonnets against the ragged outcrops of the hills. The dramatic landscape of sharp slopes and immense granite domes, like the famed Enchanted Rock, owes its origins to ancient geology. Approximately 1.26 billion years ago, volcanic flows and eruptions spread igneous rocks across the landscape. And millions of years ago, those rocks were pushed up to the surface. Clothed in colorful prairies during the spring rains, the Llano Uplift also attracts rockhounds and fossil collectors, eager to collect opalized wood and minerals like galena and asbestos. These dramatic vistas—born in flames, cloaked in the seasonal dance of blooms and sprouts—are among Texas’ loveliest. It’s enough to make anyone want to reach for the nearest brush.
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