Think alligators are just a Florida or Louisiana thing? Think again. From the bayous of East Texas to the wetlands along the Gulf Coast, the Lone Star State is home to an estimated 400,000 to 500,000 American alligators — and yes, quite a few live in Texas lakes. Whether you're kayaking, fishing, or just soaking…
Keep ReadingWith a full tummy, my family and I drove to Open Air Resorts in Spicewood to spend the night in an Airstream. What a fun glamping and golfing weekend. Built in 2019, Open Air Resorts is a fine RV resort. Campsites include RV and tent sites, Airstream and tiny homes for glamping. Plus, there are…
Keep ReadingThe regions surrounding Austin teem with activities and attractions, festivals, natural beauty, rich culture, and quaint small towns and communities. This article explores attractions and activities outside of the dynamic city limits of Austin, Texas.On your next visit to Austin, you may find it fun and entertaining to visit at least some of these attractions…
Keep ReadingAcross the sprawling landscapes of Texas, a tapestry of lakes beckons adventurers and nature lovers alike. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) acknowledges over 200 major lakes within the state. Each contributes to the rich biodiversity and recreational opportunities that Texas offers. These lakes range from intimate five-acre gems to the expansive Toledo Bend,…
Keep ReadingAustin has so many options for arts, dining, entertainment, history, museums, natural spaces within its city limits, nightlife, shopping, state political engagement, and outdoor activities like biking and mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and wildlife watching. Most Austinites have not seen and done all there is to do in Texas’ Capital City. Of course, it…
Keep ReadingSome of Texas’ lakes are famous for bass fishing, like Lake Texoma for striped bass and Lake Fork for largemouth bass. Some are well-known for party spots like Possum Kingdom Lake. And some are famous for a copious amount of activities and entertainment like Lake Grapevine and Lake Travis or for wildlife viewing and kayaking,…
Keep ReadingAre you ready for an adventure across Texas like no other? Picture yourself gliding through shimmering waters, surrounded by the diverse beauty of Texas’ landscapes—from serene pine forests to the rugged Hill Country and the expansive Gulf Coast. Welcome to the Texas Paddling Trails, a paddler’s paradise encompassing 80 well-mapped trails, each offering a unique…
Keep ReadingStrawn, Texas, opens into Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, where the park’s centerpiece is Tucker Lake. Texas established its relatively new Palo Pinto Mountains State Park in 2011. Clear spring water feeds the 90-acre Tucker Lake surrounded by white sand beaches and a diversity of wildlife and flora, and live oak, mesquite, cedar elms, and…
Keep ReadingLady Bird Lake holds a special place in Austin hearts. We have to go back to the 1970s to find that Texas' population grew more than twice as fast as the national average during the 1970s. And we go even further back to President Kennedy’s assassination and the power of Lyndon Baines Johnson’s (LBJ) presidency…
Keep ReadingJust an hour's drive from Dallas lies Cedar Creek Lake, a serene oasis that many locals treasure as their best-kept secret. This not-so-hidden gem is the fourth largest lake in Texas, with a surface area of 32,000 acres and over 320 miles of shoreline. Cedar Creek Lake was created in 1965 with the completion of…
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