Longhorn Cavern State Park has so much more to explore than its underground wonders. Start at the 90-year-old visitors center and gift shop and then check out the picnic areas and trails to discover one of the hidden gems of Read more…
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Between sunrise and sunset, there’s no better place to hike in the Highland Lakes than Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge was originally set aside to preserve essential habitat for migratory birds, namely the golden-cheeked warbler and the black-capped Read more…
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is in the midst of its annual winter rainbow trout release initiative, bringing the popular Rocky Mountain fish to the Lone Star State, including in Highland Lakes. Before you drop a line: WHERE AND Read more…
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The 2024-25 general white-tailed deer season kicked off Nov. 2 in Central Texas, and hunters are afield. This season, which runs through Jan. 5, promises a bounty of game as spring rains bolstered deer populations, according to Texas Parks and Read more…
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“Cuddly,” “adorable,” and “cute” are not words used to describe the nutria. More likely, it would be referred to as “gross,” “dirty,” and “destructive.” The raccoon-size rodent is in the spiny rat family native to South America. Considered pests and Read more…
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The drought-resistant Texas persimmon, or Diospyros texana, is a standout plant in the Central Texas landscape for its fruit. After all, diospyros in Greek translates to “divine fruit,” although its description—tiny, black fruit with multiple seeds and a tar-like pulp—doesn’t Read more…
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Fermin Fernandez has been fishing since he could walk. For the past 28 years, the 63-year-old angler has been a professional fishing guide on Lake Buchanan, taking clients on countless angling excursions and reeling in countless freshwater memories. In that Read more…
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In Texas, fall and winter usher in glorious hiking weather, the perfect seasons to take on the Woodland Trail at Inks Lake State Park in Burnet County. The trail is one of the longest and most breathtaking hikes in the Read more…
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Inks Lake State Park in Burnet County lives up to its self-proclaimed title of “Hill Country Gem.” Hugging the eastern shore of its namesake pristine lake among the rugged-yet-beautiful hills of Central Texas, it’s one of the state’s most popular Read more…
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As the sun sets on another Texas summer, hunters across the state are gearing up for what promises to be a record-breaking dove season in 2024-25. Recent surveys by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reveal that the mourning dove Read more…
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