If you pick Lake Lewisville check out this review of Lewisville Lake for this wet and wild weekend and if you want to make this a weekend trip, then book a hotel in The Colony or Lewisville - here are some choices for Lewisville. Or If you like camping, call Hickory Creek Campground which is…
Keep ReadingIf Lake Travis is closer or you just want to head to the Hill Country and Austin, then Lake Travis offers similar choices for a wet and wild. Lake Travis is a huge lake with lots for good restaurants, pretty clear water, good party coves, and much more - check out our review of Lake…
Keep ReadingTexas Outside receives a lot of questions from our readers, especially about Texas lakes. We strive to answer these questions to the best of our abilities. We get some brilliant questions from our audience, and we love doing the research to find those answers. Many of these questions give rise to some surprising results. Those…
Keep ReadingIt doesn’t get much better than a great weekend playing and partying on Possum Kingdom Lake. Possum Kingdom Lake is one of our favorite Texas lakes. It is very scenic with clear deep water and beautiful homes along the shore and on the high towering bluffs. There is good camping and lodging, a couple restaurants,…
Keep ReadingCaddo Lake in Texas is a natural wonder that has been captivating visitors for centuries. With its cypress trees draped in Spanish moss, labyrinthine channels, and abundant wildlife, this lake is a true marvel of nature. Located on the border between Texas and Louisiana, it is the largest natural freshwater lake in the South and…
Keep ReadingThis weekend, we visited Lake LBJ, primarily to look for lake front property for a friend. They drug us around for 8 hours a day in the drizzle and freezing cold, looking for the ideal party house on the lake. Wow – lake front property is expensive but we did see a lot of very nice…
Keep ReadingHave you ever considered a Texas houseboat vacation as a way to experience the best of what the state has to offer? Texas is known for its stunning landscapes, vibrant culture, and unique outdoor activities. With over 5,000 miles of shoreline and numerous lakes, Texas is a paradise for a vacation on the water. Imagine…
Keep ReadingIf you are looking for the perfect waterfront getaway, look no further than Texas lake resorts. Whether you're looking for a romantic weekend or a relaxing week with friends, there are plenty of amazing lake resorts to choose from. From luxury cabins to sprawling golf courses and resorts that have it all, Texas has a…
Keep ReadingIf you are planning a waterfront getaway, then check out Margaritaville Lake Resort on Lake Conroe – the ultimate lakefront paradise! Located in Montgomery County and just an hour north of Houston, visitors can enjoy all that this beautiful lake has to offer. From fishing and tubing to swimming, sailing, and kayaking, there's no shortage…
Keep ReadingAn estimated 400,000 to 500,000 alligators live in east and south Texas, and there are many Texas lakes with gators in them. Alligators are indeed hearty survivors. They have lived on earth many more millions of years than hominids. Hominids, our human ancestors, first appeared in Africa about six million years ago, according to paleoanthropologists.…
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