Just nine miles west of Burnet, Inks Lake State Park spans 1,201 acres of Texas Hill Country, a place where rocky trails and quiet mornings draw visitors year-round. Once a hunting ground for Native American tribes, the area now welcomes Read more…
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The highest deer-producing region in Texas (that’s us!) is now at the peak of white-tailed deer mating season (November) when passions and hormones wreak havoc in the wild world of Central Texas big game. Biologists and hunters call this time Read more…
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Learn the finer points of bowhunting during an all-ages workshop at Inks Lake State Park on Saturday, Oct. 11. The event is in partnership with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Community Archery Program. “Explore Bowhunting” is from 10 a.m.-2 Read more…
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Some of the best access points to the fabled hills and shores of the Highland Lakes are through the numerous Lower Colorado River Authority parks and recreation areas. The LCRA is best known for its management of water and energy Read more…
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Drink in fall’s beauty and bounty at three October trail runs in the Highland Lakes. Two are odes to autumn, while the other two toast local beers and wines with Halloween themes. OCT. 4 Autumn Harvest trail runs Turkey Bend Read more…
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Texas’ archery-only hunting season for white-tailed deer opens Sept. 27 with an expected bounty of bucks. The bachelors should be gathering in groups right about now before the rut begins in October, according to a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Read more…
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American bald eagles can be seen soaring over the Highland Lakes even before autumn cold fronts chill the sizzling heat of Central Texas summers. Many of these migrating raptors return to Burnet and Llano counties each year around October to Read more…
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Despite early weather challenges, Texas dove hunters can look forward to a strong 2025 season, according to a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department media release. The season opens Sept. 1. Spring population surveys conducted by TPWD staff found mourning dove Read more…
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The Highland Lakes area of the Texas Hill Country isn’t just a destination for relaxation and adventure; it’s also an educational experience. With summer setting and school starting, brush up on some classroom subjects at the following attractions. SCIENCE & Read more…
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Harvest mites, better known as chiggers or red bugs, are a microscopic menace that leave quite an impression: puffy, red bumps with a ferocious itch. Chigger season runs from late spring to early fall, and any other time conditions are Read more…
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