14-Day Nature Itinerary in San Antonio

1. Day 1: Phil Hardberger Park
   25 minutes (13.9 miles) from San Antonio International Airport

   Woodsy hiking trails

2. Day 2: Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
   1 hour 30 minutes (83.1 miles) from Phil Hardberger Park

   Boulder Summit Hike

3. Day 3: Bexar County Medina River Natural Area
   1 hour (47.9 miles) from Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

   Kayaking Adventure Excursion

4. Day 4: Government Canyon State Natural Area
   52 minutes (34.1 miles) from Bexar County Medina River Natural Area

   Wildlife observation

5. Day 5: Guadalupe River State Park
   54 minutes (34.3 miles) from Government Canyon State Natural Area

   River Rafting Thrills

6. Day 6: Hill Country State Natural Area
   57 minutes (47.5 miles) from Guadalupe River State Park

   Lost Maples Trail

7. Day 7: Friedrich Wilderness Park
   54 minutes (29.1 miles) from Hill Country State Natural Area

   Woodland Hiking Trails

8. Day 8: San Antonio Botanical Garden
   27 minutes (15.3 miles) from Friedrich Wilderness Park

   Botanical Explorer

9. Day 9: Brackenridge Park
   8 minutes (3.2 miles) from San Antonio Botanical Garden

   River Walk and Zoo

10. Day 10: Salado Creek Greenway
    20 minutes (11.5 miles) from Brackenridge Park

    Scenic Walkway Excursion

11. Day 11: Mitchell Lake Audubon Center
    30 minutes (19.4 miles) from Salado Creek Greenway

    Bird Watching Haven

12. Day 12: San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
    25 minutes (14.2 miles) from Mitchell Lake Audubon Center

    Cultural Trips

13. Day 13: Alamo Plaza Historic District
    20 minutes (5.6 miles) from San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

    Historical Epicenter

14. Day 14: Confluence Park
    16 minutes (7.5 miles) from Alamo Plaza Historic District

    Urban Wilderness Escape

Time and Costs Estimates

• Enchanted Rock State Natural Area (4-5 hours, $8/person)
• Bexar County Medina River Natural Area (3-5 hours, $5/person)
• Government Canyon State Natural Area (2-4 hours, $6/person)
• Guadalupe River State Park (4-6 hours, $7/person)
• Hill Country State Natural Area (3-5 hours, $6/person)
• San Antonio Botanical Garden (2-4 hours, $15/person)
• Brackenridge Park (3-5 hours, Free)
• Salado Creek Greenway (2-4 hours, Free)
• Mitchell Lake Audubon Center (2-4 hours, $5/person)
• San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (2-4 hours, Free)
• Alamo Plaza Historic District (2-4 hours, Free)
• Confluence Park (2-4 hours, Free)
• Total Estimated Costs (54-84 hours, $51/person)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a day trip to Fredericksburg to experience the regions wineries or a visit to the stunningly beautiful Lost Maples State Natural Area.
If you have less time, consider skipping the San Antonio Zoo and the urban greenways to focus on the natural and cultural heritage attractions of San Antonio.