Review of Sam Rayburn Lake
We have visited Sam Rayburn Lake, and written a detailed reviews of what to expect at each lake:
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Sam Rayburn Reservoir
Sam Rayburn is the largest body of water that is entirely within the state of Texas. This Corp of Engineers lake is created by impounding the Angelina River and several bayous. The terrain is rolling hills with lots of trees and mostly undeveloped. The water is clean and clear and there are lots of good Read more…
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16 Fun Things To Do In San Antonio
Seventy years ago, almost every country in the developed world had heard the slogan from Texas, “Remember the Alamo”. That is not as true today, but most native Texans still “Remember the Alamo!” San Antonio, affectionately known as Old San Antone, is one of the most exciting cities in the U.S., home to the Alamo, Read more…
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Texas Lakes: Your Questions Answered
Texas 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 Read more…
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Who Was Sam Rayburn?
Samuel Taliaferro Rayburn came into life on earth on January 6, 1882, in Roane County, Tennessee, and died November 16, 1961, in Bonham, Texas. In southeastern Texas, most people have heard of or enjoy the Sam Rayburn Lake (Reservoir). And recently in 2009, the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) renamed the 121 Tollway the Sam Read more…
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Texas Lakes with Gators
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. Read more…
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Texas Lake Levels Early 2023 Report
As 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, Read more…
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Hey (no, hay is for horses, not something to gain your attention), you can’t claim you live in or have experienced Texas until you jump on a horse and go on a trail or horseback ride. And Texas has some of the best riding stables, trail rides, horseback camps, and horse rentals around and you Read more…