Take a walk without going anywhere. Find a tree and touch it. Keep touching it. Just stay there. Feel the rough bark on your fingertips and against your palm. With phone off — completely off — find a favorite spot Read more…
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Home to over 115 species and subspecies of snakes, Texas harbors more of these reptiles than any other state in the nation. The good news is that most of these snakes — roughly 85 percent — are nonvenomous. In fact, Read more…
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Pedernales Falls State Park is 8 square miles of glorious scenery east of Johnson City featuring panoramic views of the Hill Country. Pedernales Falls State Park is named for the Pedernales River that flows through it and offers over 20 Read more…
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When fishing the Highland Lakes, anglers tend to favor motorboats and largemouth and striped bass. All for good reasons. A motor gets them up and down the lakes, and the two bass species are great sporting fish. But there are Read more…
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The spring and summer are great seasons for birding in the Highland Lakes, there’s no doubt about that, but Stephen Garmon assured me the cooler months offer can’t-miss opportunities to spot winged natives and visitors. “We do have a number Read more…
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Standing atop Wildcat Mountain, one of the highest places in Burnet County at 1,410 feet, you can see miles of the Highland Lakes. It’s a view that’s well worth the bumpy ride up the mountain in a Jeep or on Read more…
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When preparing for white-tailed deer hunting season in the Highland Lakes, your first move should be to acquire the free Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Outdoor Annual for fishing and hunting. This booklet tells you the rules, regulations, season parameters, Read more…
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The Lower Colorado River Authority maintains several parks in the Highland Lakes. For more on LCRA Parks, go to www.lcra.org/parks for more information or call the numbers below. • Black Rock Park, 3400 RR 261 in Buchanan Dam — This Read more…
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You don’t have to go far to find outdoor adventure and excitement in the Highland Lakes. Check out these community, city, and Lower Colorado River Authority parks. Badu Park, 300 Legion Drive in Llano—Nestled along Llano City Lake near the Read more…
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Spend a few nights under the stars. Whether you’re camping with others or going solo, make your Hill Country camping trip unforgettable with these five easy steps. 1. Know what you want First thing’s first: Know where to lay your Read more…
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