Austin's Ancient Mysteries: The Quest Continues
Explore the Journey
Two days. Ancient landscapes. Countless questions.
Join us as we explore the strange, ancient, and unexplained side of Central Texas—from the 1897 Austin airship mystery and prehistoric dinosaur tracks to the depths of Longhorn Cavern and the legendary landscape of Enchanted Rock.
Each day offers a different perspective on a landscape filled with stories, mysteries, and unanswered questions.
Explore the full itinerary to see where the journey takes you.
Tour Options
Choose the experience that fits your schedule and interests. Guests may book any individual day or join us for both days of Austin's Ancient Mysteries.
Day 1: Ancient Mysteries of Austin
Includes a packed lunch, dinner in Austin, scheduled admissions, and a guided experience at Longhorn Cavern. Enjoy hosted storytelling, discussion, and Q&A throughout the day, with an optional evening skywatch available after dinner.
Day 2: Enchanted Rock & Ancient Texas
Includes a packed lunch, transportation, and admission to Enchanted Rock. Explore the Rock and surrounding landscape through guided storytelling, Indigenous traditions, geology, legends, and ancient mysteries.
What's Included
Transportation, hosted interpretation, scheduled admissions and specified meals are included.
What's Not Included
Lodging, airfare and airport transfers are not included.
Please Note
*Availability for certain sites and outdoor experiences may depend on weather, water levels and required permissions.
A Two-Day Journey Through Central Texas
Mystery, Sacred Places & Hidden History
Go beyond the familiar and explore the ancient, unexplained, and mysterious side of Central Texas. Over two hosted days, discover strange-sky stories, prehistoric landscapes, underground passages, Indigenous traditions, geological mysteries, and the legends woven into some of Texas’ most fascinating places.
Day 1 - Ancient Mysteries of Austin
Begin with a blessing from host and guide Adam Shield of the Feather, then journey into the mysteries surrounding Austin and Central Texas. Explore Bull Creek and the 1897 Airship Mystery, discover approximately 115-million-year-old dinosaur tracks near Leander, and descend into Longhorn Cavern for a guided underground experience.
Throughout the day, enjoy stories, insights, and Q&A with David Childress and Dan Richards. After dinner in Austin, guests can optionally continue the experience with an evening skywatch and contact-style meditation, weather and visibility permitting.
Day 2 - Enchanted Rock & Ancient Texas
Travel into the Texas Hill Country for a day at Enchanted Rock, beginning with a blessing and guided discussion of Indigenous traditions, ancient landscapes, geology, and the legends surrounding this remarkable site.
Explore the massive pink granite dome and surrounding landscape, with the option to take the challenging Summit Trail or enjoy shorter trails and viewpoints. After lunch, continue exploring the Rock through storytelling, photography, and conversation before returning to Austin.
What You Will Discover
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The 1897 Austin airship mystery and strange-sky reports from Bull Creek
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115-million-year-old dinosaur tracks and the prehistoric world of Central Texas
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The underground passages and geological wonders of Longhorn Cavern
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Enchanted Rock, Indigenous traditions, ancient landscapes, and geological mysteries
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Stories, insights, and personal Q&A with your guides
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New questions, unexpected connections, and a different way of seeing Central Texas
CHOOSE YOUR QUEST: THREE DISTINCT DAYS OF DISCOVERY
Join us for one unforgettable day or the full two-day experience exploring the ancient, unexplained, and mysterious side of Central Texas.
Come for the mysteries, the ancient landscapes, the stories or simply the opportunity to explore places beyond the usual tourist path. With expert guides, Indigenous perspectives, and plenty of time for questions and conversation, each day offers a deeper way to experience the Texas Hill Country.
This Experience Includes
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The 1897 Austin airship mystery
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115-million-year-old dinosaur tracks
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A guided experience at Longhorn Cavern
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Exploration of Enchanted Rock
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Indigenous traditions, legends & geological mysteries
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Hosted storytelling, discussion & Q&A with the guides
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**Optional evening skywatch on Day 1
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Packed lunches during the tour
Sacred Lands, Strange Skies & Hidden History
Two-Day Post-Conference Tour
Austin, Texas
The Quest continues across Central Texas. Follow strange-sky stories, sacred springs, prehistoric tracks, ancient archaeology and underground caverns on a two-day journey through the mysteries hiding in plain sight.
Upcoming Dates
October 19-20, 2026
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