Strawn, 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…
Keep ReadingThis weather and climate information comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and is merely a prediction, not set in stone. The lake levels are from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Water Data for Texas and current as of May 28, 2024. Summer of 2024 officially begins on Thursday, June…
Keep ReadingTexas, with its vast expanse of diverse landscapes, boasts some of the most breathtaking lakes in the United States. From tranquil waters nestled amidst rolling hills to expansive reservoirs teeming with recreational opportunities, the Lone Star State offers a plethora of options for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. To help you plan your next…
Keep ReadingFor no better reason than it was time to get together and party, our Dallas daughter and her family joined Mr. and Mrs. Texas Outside at our Austin daughter's house. Austin is home to two family dogs and three grand kids! My Dallas daughter has an 8- and a 12-year-old. The Dallas group arrived late but…
Keep ReadingSome good friends invited us to spend the weekend with them at their lake house on Lake LBJ. It's one of our favorite Texas lakes. That's why it took us a millisecond to ask, "What time should we be there?" In no time, the car was loaded with beer, golf clubs, swim suits, and games. Delaware…
Keep ReadingIf you're looking to rent a pontoon boat, paddle boat, kayak, or canoe on Lake Bridgeport, there are plenty of places to go. This lake is a fantastic lake for skiing, sightseeing, fishing, or enjoying some time on the water. So, what are you waiting for? Pick up the phone and book an RV site…
Keep ReadingNow that spring is about to spring, surfers and wakerboarders will head to the Gulf or the nearest beach to pick up their favorite water sport: wakeboarding. You'll want to read this post for all the best resources on this water sport. In Texas, wakeboarding is very popular. Here is our list of where you…
Keep ReadingLake Conroe is a perfect place to spend the weekend fishing, boating, swimming, or just relaxing. These cabins, resorts, and rentals provide all the necessities you'll need for a weekend or longer. And the lake offers lots of fun things to see and do. Check out the Resource Guide below to learn more. Find a…
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