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Trip to seminole canyon - 10th anniversary

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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 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 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 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 on the premises.

The entrance fee of $10 has been waived, but donations are accepted.
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Do you have any questions? Please contact us. You can email us at [email protected].
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Seminole Indian Scouts Cemetery Association
PO Box 1797
Brackettville, TX
​78832

  • About Us
    • Officers and Board Members
    • Membership
    • Newsletter
    • Bylaws
  • Cemetery
    • Cemetery/Carver School Cleanups
    • Virtual Tour
    • Medal of Honor Recipients
    • Our Deceased >
      • 2019
      • 2015
      • 2013
      • 2010
      • 2008
      • 2006
      • 2005
      • 2002
      • 1997
      • 1926
  • Museum
    • Grand Opening
    • Virtual Museum
  • History
    • Black Seminoles: A Historical Overview
    • Seminole Negro Indian Scouts
    • Carver School
    • Books about the Seminoles
    • 1870 to 1914: 150 Years of the Seminole Negro Indian Scouts
  • Events
    • Juneteenth >
      • Juneteenth 2018
      • Juneteenth2017
      • Juneteenth 2015
      • Juneteenth 1987
    • Seminole Days >
      • Seminole Days 2022 >
        • Gallery
        • Seminole Days 2022 Flyer
        • Trip to Seminole Canyon
        • Afro-Seminole Creole
        • Meet & Greet/Lecture Series
        • Breakfast with the Fort Clark Historical Society
        • Annual Parade
        • Parade Entry Form
        • Annual Program
        • BBQ Plate Sale
        • Johnny Montgomery
        • Annual Meeting & Election Results
        • Pasta Dinner
        • Sunday Service
        • Places to Stay
      • Seminole Days 2019
      • Seminole Days 2017
      • Seminole Days 2016
      • Seminole Days 2015
      • Seminole Days 2014
      • Seminole Days 2013
  • Forum
  • Contact