An 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,…
Keep ReadingHere are Texas Outside's list of top 10 fun things to do in Austin, Texas. Okay, you got me. Austin has so many fun things to see and do that we added a few more to our list. Check out our list of top 14 fun things to do in or around Austin, Texas. On…
Keep ReadingIf you want to retire at a lake in Texas, Texas has you covered with a wide assortment of water bodies for retirees with ideal and various amenities. Lakehub chose the following lakes based on activities, weather, amenities, and geography as some valuable, meaningful, and advantageous places to spend leisure time, especially if leisure is…
Keep ReadingFor the last few years, every August, usually the third weekend, we head to Eagle Mountain Lake for the annual Tie Up. We started this weekend a little early by spending Thursday evening at Love & War in Texas (Plano) for the start of the Shiner Rising Star Contest. This is similar to a battle…
Keep ReadingPossum Kingdom Lake in Texas is one of my favorite places to boat. The lake is surrounded by cliffs and beautiful homes. Of course the party spot inside of Hell’s Gate with hundreds of your closest friends is fun too. Add a great place to fish to round out this beautiful lake. But what happens…
Keep ReadingAs part of a two week trip exploring West Texas with a couple good friends in early November, and we understand Lake Amistad Marina is closed. If you have never been on a houseboat vacation, you need to consider one for your next vacation or just for a fun long weekend. It is a a…
Keep ReadingIf you are heading to Stillhouse Hollow Lake and would like get out on the water, then here are some places to call to enjoy some time boating, cruising, fishing, scuba diving, kaying, or just relaxing on the water. Stillhouse Hollow Boat Rentals Scuba Divers Paradise Kayaks, pedal boats, jon boats, canoes, and row boats…
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