Trip to seminole canyon
We began taking our annual trip to Seminole Canyon in 2012. Our trip to Seminole Canyon is the first event of Seminole Days. It is a perfect reminder of why we gather each year. As we hike the canyon, retracing some of the same steps that our ancestors, the Seminole Negro Indian Scouts, walked, their sacrifices, tenacity, and hard work come into sharp focus. While we may be exploring the canyon in a large group, it is not hard for this walk to become a deeply emotional and personal experience.
Seminole Canyon is located about 1 hour and 10 minutes away from Brackettville in Comstock, Texas. The trip is long, but it is peaceful and scenic. We usually take our own cars or figure out a way to carpool before we form a caravan and leave the school grounds.
We recommend that you dress comfortably. Most importantly, you should wear shoes that are made for walking or hiking. You should definitely bring water (or a water backpack) that you can use during the hike and light snacks (energy bars, trail mix, or fruit) for before, during, and after the hike. You may also want to bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a small towel, mosquito spray, and a walking stick.
Once we get there, we will be greeted by the Seminole Canyon staff. Our personal tour guide’s name is Tanya. She will lead us on a special tour of the canyon that retraces the path that our ancestors, the Seminole Negro Indian Scouts, followed. After we hike to our destination, we are given the option to continue on the normal tour, where we tour the cave art located in the Fate Bell Shelter. The hike takes about 2 hours.
After the hike, once we've made it back to Del Rio, several people like to stop and grab a bite to eat. We usually return to Brackettville around 4:00 PM.
If you aren't sure about going on the hike, don't worry. You can still come and take a tour of the museum. There is also a gift shop (filled with great books about the Black Seminoles) on the premises.
The entrance fee of $10 has been waived, but donations are accepted and encouraged.
We will meet at the Carver School (506 S. Beaumont St) beginning at 6:30 AM. We will have breakfast tacos and coffee and other goodies. We will leave Brackettville at 7:00 AM. For those staying in Del Rio, let's make arrangements to meet in the Walmart parking lot at about 7:30, so you all don't have to drive to Brackett.
For more information about Seminole Canyon, click the link below:
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/seminole-canyon
Do you have any questions? Please contact us. You can email us at seminolecemeteryassoc@gmail.com.
Seminole Canyon is located about 1 hour and 10 minutes away from Brackettville in Comstock, Texas. The trip is long, but it is peaceful and scenic. We usually take our own cars or figure out a way to carpool before we form a caravan and leave the school grounds.
We recommend that you dress comfortably. Most importantly, you should wear shoes that are made for walking or hiking. You should definitely bring water (or a water backpack) that you can use during the hike and light snacks (energy bars, trail mix, or fruit) for before, during, and after the hike. You may also want to bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a small towel, mosquito spray, and a walking stick.
Once we get there, we will be greeted by the Seminole Canyon staff. Our personal tour guide’s name is Tanya. She will lead us on a special tour of the canyon that retraces the path that our ancestors, the Seminole Negro Indian Scouts, followed. After we hike to our destination, we are given the option to continue on the normal tour, where we tour the cave art located in the Fate Bell Shelter. The hike takes about 2 hours.
After the hike, once we've made it back to Del Rio, several people like to stop and grab a bite to eat. We usually return to Brackettville around 4:00 PM.
If you aren't sure about going on the hike, don't worry. You can still come and take a tour of the museum. There is also a gift shop (filled with great books about the Black Seminoles) on the premises.
The entrance fee of $10 has been waived, but donations are accepted and encouraged.
We will meet at the Carver School (506 S. Beaumont St) beginning at 6:30 AM. We will have breakfast tacos and coffee and other goodies. We will leave Brackettville at 7:00 AM. For those staying in Del Rio, let's make arrangements to meet in the Walmart parking lot at about 7:30, so you all don't have to drive to Brackett.
For more information about Seminole Canyon, click the link below:
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/seminole-canyon
Do you have any questions? Please contact us. You can email us at seminolecemeteryassoc@gmail.com.