In a contest for the most beloved bug of childhood, the roly-poly would undoubtedly be in the running for the blue ribbon. Kids love them because they are interactive but not aggressive. A slight nudge causes a roly-poly to roll Read more…
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Cast a line without a license on Free Fishing Day in Texas, which is the first Saturday in June. In 2025, that’s June 7. Everyone can fish recreationally on public waters without a state license or endorsement. The aim is Read more…
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Blanco State Park is one of Texas’ smallest state parks, but its size can be deceptive: The park packs a lot, without overpacking, in 104.6 acres. You can swim in the spring-fed Blanco River, hike easy trails, spot wildlife, fish Read more…
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While enjoying time outside in the Highland Lakes, pause for a moment and look around closely. You are likely to find a spider nearby. Spiders come in a wide variety of colors, patterns, and sizes. Some have thick hair; others Read more…
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The Texas brown tarantula is a common sight in the Highland Lakes from May through July, often as it’s crossing the road looking for love. Welcome to Texas tarantula migration season, which sometimes extends into October in Central Texas as Read more…
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The small community of Castell is a charming and secluded spot for fishing, canoeing, and relaxing. If you get one chance to show someone what Texas is all about, where do you go? Not the plains of the Panhandle or Read more…
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The Lower Colorado River Authority manages some of the most scenic parks in the Highland Lakes, along with the lakes themselves. Go to LCRAparks.com for details. Entrance fees required at each.
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April is Texas State Parks Month, but you can “get lost” in our state parks year-round. In fact, we recommend it. The Highland Lakes has some of the most-visited Texas State Parks, and for good reason. Plan a trip to Read more…
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Park Road 4, a scenic byway in Burnet County, is an attraction all by itself. In the spring, its hills and curves are covered in a rainbow of wildflower colors. But just off of the road are a number of Read more…
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Ample rain across Central Texas in 2023 and 2024 should create a bounty of wild turkeys during the 2025 spring hunting season, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. While dry conditions this year might delay nesting and mating Read more…
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