If you missed the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, you’ll have to wait 20 years to see another one in the United States. It will be another 400 years before one returns to Central Texas. Turn to the Read more…
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It looks like a stick and acts like a stick, but this native Texan is certainly not a dead tree branch. Giant walkingsticks are insects that seamlessly blend into their treetop surroundings. They don’t bite, sting, make noise, jump, prey Read more…
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The rugged terrain of the Highland Lakes in the Texas Hill Country makes it a prime place to practice extreme pastimes. Whether you’re ascending the gargantuan granite of Enchanted Rock, tearing down Spider Mountain by bike, or riding a wake 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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Highland Lakes roads see a rise in slow-moving traffic each spring and summer. It’s not caused by tourists who missed their turn but by a collection of turtles that call this part of the Texas Hill Country home. Crossing a Read more…
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May kicks off nesting season for Texas turtles, a time when the shelled mothers-to-be head out in search of the perfect place to lay their eggs. One tell-tale sign is an increased number of turtles attempting to cross the road. Read more…
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The Highland Lakes’ biggest cat is not that fat tabby you’ve been feeding in your backyard; it’s actually the mountain lion. But don’t expect to see one. Mountain lion sightings are rare. The big cat avoids people, is superbly stealthy, Read more…
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The Highland Lakes is home to tons of towering trees: gargantuan cypresses, gnarled oaks, and fragrant junipers. What better way to celebrate Arbor Day or Earth Week than to walk among them? Earth Week, along with National Arbor Day, is 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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At a little past 1:30 p.m. on April 8, 2024, the Highland Lakes had a front-row seat to a rare total solar eclipse. The moon swung perfectly between Earth and the sun, creating a series of spectacular cosmic phenomena amid Read more…
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