It 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.…
Keep ReadingWow! Who could choose the best lake in Texas? This is a hard one to answer. Texas has 188 lakes that cover 5,000 acres or more and most are much larger. Texas claims 7,000 lakes, but most of them would not be lakes with names we would recognize. Texas is comprised of ten ecoregions designated…
Keep ReadingTexas provides 188 lakes covering 5,000 acres or much more, and 3,700 named streams and 15 major rivers that flow for over 191,000 miles. Plus, Texas claims 7,000 lakes, some of which are so small that only wildlife enjoys them. On top of that, Texas has 367 miles of ocean coastline on the Gulf of Mexico.…
Keep ReadingAs of January 3, 2023, and according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 46.26% of the lower 48 states are in drought. This means that surface water levels are lower than usual. In the winter months, drought conditions lessen because of seasonally cooler temperatures and dormant vegetation. What does this mean for Texas lakes? In Texas,…
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