<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/folio-media-production/2024/11/vbvkH2c6kHKU4ucVjREJUfNU.jpg">Black Bears are steadily moving back into the Big Bend area of the Trans Pecos, the Hill Country, the Panhandle, and deep Northeast Texas. In fact, Black bears have been spotted all across the Texas Hill Country, and sightings are becoming more common. In 2022, there were 154 confirmed sightings, up from 25 in 2000. On December 23 of 2024, we recorded images on our wildlife trail camera of Black Bears and have also identified their scat on the property. Although appealing and generally harmless, Black Bears can injure humans when provoked and should be treated with caution. Black Bears tend to act more like goofy raccoons, and they are only after your food. They are on the endangered species list and you are prohibited from injuring or killing these animals. It is also illegal to hunt Black Bears. Despite its name, the Black Bear's coat can be jet black to cinnamon brown, depending on genetic selection in the local population. Adults reach a length of 5 to 6 feet, height at the shoulder of 2 to 3 feet, and weigh 200-300 pounds. Front claws are generally longer than hind claws. The fur is long and coarse. At home in the woods and forests, Black Bears are capable of climbing trees, but adult bears generally prefer remaining on the ground. Although classified as a carnivore, the Black Bear is a true omnivore, opportunistically feeding on a wide range of food items. Analysis of scat (bear droppings) shows that vegetable material almost always comprises over half the bear's diet, with insects and other animals comprising a small percentage. In particular, fresh leaves, fruits, berries, nuts, roots, and tubers are favorite foods seasonally, with insects and small mammals eaten when the opportunity arises. It's easy to see where bears have been. They frequently break the branches of nut-bearing trees while feeding and tear up the ground looking for insects, roots, prickly pear fruit, or tubers. Black Bears in Texas especially relish the succulent base of the sotol plant (Dasylirion). In desert environments, it's common to find partially eaten sotol plants where bears have been. Bears will also strip the bark from trees while looking for insects or juicy pulp and will often rub themselves on rough bark. The Bear Necessities: 1.	Never hand-feed or approach bears. Keep a safe distance. 2.	Secure the garbage can lids with the straps. 3.	Remove any food off the porches, picnic area, or around the firepit. 4.	Do not leave food in your vehicles. 5.	Do not leave coolers outside. 6.	Do not leave dog food outside. 7.	Clean off the grills and remove the waste. Close grill lids. 8.	Bears can climb, so the gates/fences will not keep them out of the courtyard.

Black Bear Information

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Excited to get there early and unpack? We totally get it!  We’re happy to let you check-in early if we’re able to accommodate it. Requests for early check-in must be made at least 72 hours in advance to give housekeeping time to prepare. Check-in is at 4:00 p.m., so 3:00 p.m. is the earliest you could check-in. If housekeeping cannot accommodate you, then we will let you know and refund your money. If you would like to speak with us first and confirm before purchasing, call us at 832-375-5411. Thank you! - Lori & Mike

Early Check-In Request

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Staying awhile and you would like an extra cleaning during your stay? Let us know and we will check to see if we can accommodate you based on the cleaning crew’s calendar. They will need at least 48 hours advance notice to come out there and do a full clean. We do not charge anything extra over the regular cleaning cost and regular hotel tax. Please give Lori or Mike a call at 832-375-5411, or 713-858-1623. Thank you!

Regular Cleaning Charge: $185.00
Hotel Tax: $24.05
Total: $209.05 -- you only pay $200.00


Mid-Stay Cleaning Request

Greet yourself with this tasty snack of fruit and cheese Charcuterie Board. Freshly prepared, it has cubes of Cheddar and Colby Jack. Both cheeses pair perfectly with the red and green grapes and fresh strawberries. A delicious box of crackers is included, and don't forget the free bottle of wine we left you in the wine fridge!

It will be waiting for you in the refrigerator when you arrive!  Requires at leaset 48 hrs. advance notice.

• Fruit and cheese board
• Cubes of artisan cheddar and Colby Jack
• Fresh red grapes, green grapes and strawberries
• Easy snack or appetizer
• Serves 4 - 6 people
• Serving Tray (7in x 12in)

Ingredients:
Red Grapes, Green Grapes, Coby Jack Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Microbial Enzymes, Annatto And Oleoresin Paprika (Color)), Yellow Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Microbial Enzymes, Annatto Color), Strawberries. Contains a Bioengineered Food Ingredient.

Allergens and safety warnings:
Contains: MILK.


Welcome Board -- Serves 4 - 6

Serve yourself a tasty treat! Perfect for two people to share, this meat and cheese Charcuterie Board is prepared fresh. Arranged with Italian dry salami, Double Crème Brie, and cubes of cheddar cheese, it's a snack fest just waiting to happen. There's also dried apricots, grapes, and berries galore for a fruity finish. Comes with a box of sea salt crackers --and don't forget the free bottle of wine we left for you in the wine fridge!

It will be waiting for you in the refrigerator when you arrive! Requires at leaset 48 hrs. advance notice.

• Meat & Cheese Board for Two
• Italian dry salami slices, brie and cheddar
• Dried apricots, grapes and berries
• Perfect for two people to share
• Serving Tray (9in x 4in)
• From our H-E-B Deli

Ingredients:
Seedless Grapes, Italian Dry Salami (Pork, Salt, Dextrose, Pepper, Sodium Nitrite, Garlic, Lactic Acid Starter Culture), Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Microbial Enzymes, Annatto (Color)), Strawberries, Dried Apricots (Dried Apricots, Sulfur Dioxide (Color Retention), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative)), Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries. Contains a Bioengineered Food Ingredient.

Allergens and safety warnings:
Contains: MILK.


Welcome Board -- Serves 2

Treat yourself to tasty snack when you arrive at The Outpost! A wheel of Double Crème Brie is the centerpiece of this freshly prepared cheese Charcuterie Board. Slices of Artisan Cheddar and Italian Dry Salami add to the snackable spread. Topping it off are dried apricots and fresh grapes and berries. Included is a box of yummy crackers -- and don't forget the free bottle of wine we left for you in the wine fridge!

It will be waiting for you in the refrigerator when you arrive!  Requires at leaset 48 hrs. advance notice.

• Fruit, meat, and cheese board
• Wheel of Double Crème Brie
• Slices of artisan Cheddar
• Italian Dry Salami
• Dried apricots
• Fresh red grapes, green grapes, and berries
• Great appetizer for entertaining
• Serves 8 - 10 people
• Serving Tray (10in x 10in)

Ingredients:
Brie Cheese (Pasteurized Cow's Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Yellow Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Microbial Enzymes, Annatto Color), Red Grapes, Green Grapes, Strawberries, Salami (Pork, Salt, Dextrose, Pepper, Sodium Nitrite, Garlic, Lactic Acid Starter Culture), Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Apricots (Dried Apricots, Sulphur Dioxide).

Allergens and safety warnings:
Contains: MILK.


Welcome Board -- Serves 8 - 10

Running a little late or just feeling like you need a few more hours? Let us check and see if we’re able to accommodate it. Requests for late check-out  must be made at least 24 hours in advance to give housekeeping time to prepare. Check-out is 11:00 a.m., so 12:00 p.m. (noon) is the latest you could check-out. If housekeeping cannot accommodate you, then we will let you know and refund your money. If you need to discuss this with us first then please give us a call. Thank you! - Lori & Mike

Late Check-Out Request

Want to add on another day? That might be possible! Sometimes there are nights before or nights after your stay that are still available in between guest stays. For instance, say you check out Tuesday, Wednesday is open, and then another guest checks in Thursday -- Wednesday would then be considered a gap night. Weekdays normally go for about $165 a night, and weekends normally go for about $349 a night, but we would like to offer any available gap night to you at the discounted price of only $100 plus tax. That's a great deal! Please message or call us at 832-375-5411 if you would like to take advantage of the very special offer. Thank you!

Gap Night Request

One out of six travelers experience an unforeseen incident which causes them to cancel their trip. If you have not already done so, we highly encourage you to purchase travel insurance as we strictly adhere to all cancellation polices. May we recommend Travel Guard from AIG. 

Pay the $5.00 property use fee, then scan the QR Code above, or copy and paste this link: https://www.travelguard.com/.  

Travel Guard Vacation Insurance

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Please speak with the Hosts to make the appropriate arrangements prior to reserving. Thank you.

1.	RV kit is inside the guest closet.
2.	Allowed RVs: Class C, Class B, and Truck Campers. No hitched or pulled RVs allowed; no large RVs allowed; and no Class A RVs allowed as there is not enough room in the parking area to maneuver these types. Exceptions may be made for teardrop or small towed campers. Gates are 12 feet wide -- RVs cannot be wider than 11 feet. Cost is $50 a day. Please indicate the number of days you are purchasing by selecting multiple amounts. Use of this RV site without purchasing the upsell will result in an automatic $300.00 penalty fee, automatically charged to your card on file.
3.	Additional informationis located in this Guide  under Detailed Description > The Exterior > Recreactional Vehicles (RV) /  Electric Vehicles (EV).

RV Campsite For Guest Overflow

Eat Fredericksburg Texas: Don’t feel like cooking? No problem - we sponsor Chel Leo Aguirre, Owner of Eat Fredericksburg Texas, and he will make the trip to The Outpost to cook you an amazing meal! Chef Leo is all about sharing the wonderful places that Fredericksburg and the beautiful Texas Hill Country have to offer, including delicious food, innovative drinks, and world-class entertainment. Have your mind-blowing culinary experience at The Outpost!

Here’s The Steps:

1.	Select the Chef Leo Aguirre upsell and pay the $5.00 property use fee during reservation checkout.
2.	To book, scan the QR Code above, or copy and paste this link:  https://www.eatfbgtx.com/book-online, then select the Book tab next to the Menus tab on the top of the webpage. 
3.	Pick the meal type you want and then select BOOK NOW.
4.	Select the Date and Time.
5.	Select Next.
6.	Enter your Client Details.
7.	Select Book Now or Request to Book.
8. You will then be sent an email link to fill out your Menu. In the same link you will be given your payment options.
9. Questions? Chef Leo’s Number: 830-383-9224.
10. Finally...enjoy your awesome meal!

NOTE: All Cancellations must be done 1 week prior of the booking date for a refund of 80% of the total cost of the event.

Chef Leo Aguirre

Elevate Your Experience with Fredericksburg Texas Wine Tours!

The Outpost is delighted to partner with Fredericksburg Texas Wine Tours, a premier wine tour company proudly owned and operated by U.S. Navy Veteran Jeremy Durfee and his wife, Jamie Durfee. Indulge in a private world-class wine tour in unparalleled style aboard an 11-seat Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. This exclusive collaboration offers you the extraordinary chance to explore the breathtaking beauty and exquisite flavors of the Texas Hill Country with the convenience of pick-ups and drop-offs at The Outpost! 

Here's The Steps:

1. After paying the $5 property use fee, make your reservations.
2. If you have questions before booking, contact Jeremy Durfee at 707-301-3355, or email him at: info@winetourpros.com. 
3. Book your wine adventure by scanning the QR Code above, or copy and paste this link: www.fredericksburgtexastour.com 
4. Standard tour prices are 4 hours: $400, or 6 hours: $600.