Hike To This Healing Rock In Texas That's Said To Have Mystical Healing Powers
By Katie Lawrence|Published April 11, 2018
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Katie Lawrence
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
We’ve all heard of Fredericksburg’s Enchanted Rock, but did you know the huge pink monolith allegedly has healing powers? Keep scrolling to read more about the ancient legend surrounding one of the most breathtaking natural wonders in Texas.
Humans have camped in this expansive, 1600+ acre park for over 12,000 years. The evidence is literally set in stone - depressions in the rock known as bedrock mortars prove the ancient peoples' existence.
Enchanted Rock officially opened to the public in 1978. Since then, over 400 archaeological sites have been discovered on the grounds. 120 of these are designated State Archaeological Landmarks, and the entire natural area is on the National Register of Historic Places.
It's called "Enchanted" Rock for a reason. There is much folklore associated with the monolith that dates back to days when Native Americans roamed the land. Although the stories have no scientific backing, we have to wonder how they originated in the first place. That question definitely intrigues us enough to want to visit.
One of the main legends surrounding the rock is that it has magical healing powers. Ancient peoples would climb to the summit, sit down, and meditate in hopes of absorbing some of the energy. Whether that works is questionable, but one thing's for sure: you'll definitely feel rejuvenated after a day of hiking here.
So whether or not Enchanted Rock can alleviate all your ailments, it's an enchanting place to visit either way. Between the ancient history and breathtaking scenery, a trip to this iconic pink blob will be one your family won't soon forget.
Have you ever been to Enchanted Rock? If so, do you believe in its healing powers? Are there any other places in Texas that supposedly take away all your ailments?
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