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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If you feed them, they will come. Hummingbirds. These tiny, spectacular creatures return each year to the Highland Lakes and much of Texas, and if you are lucky, you are in for a show. The southern migration of ruby-throated and Read more…
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Check out where and what anglers are reeling in from the Highland Lakes and Llano River. LARGEMOUTH BASS In Texas, the largemouth bass is probably the undisputed top target of most anglers. And why not? It’s found in all of Read more…
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Out of sight, out of mind does not apply to the Texas leaf katydid. The rarely seen and naturally camouflaged insect is known for being one of the loudest creatures on the continent with sounds capable of registering 110 decibels Read more…
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Editor's Note: This story originally appeared in the Fall/Winter 2020 issue of 101 Fun Things to do in the Highland Lakes magazine. The first thing experienced RVers will tell those thinking about heading to the Highland Lakes is: “What are Read more…
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Coyotes are portrayed as cunning tricksters in Native American mythology and one memorable Looney Tunes cartoon series. In reality, they are intelligent, have excellent senses, and are highly adaptable to habitat changes. Because of the last trait, they are often Read more…
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It’s all about the scrub. Black-capped vireos live in it and goats eat it. The balance between those two needs creates the perfect habitat for the once-endangered songbird, which makes its home in Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge. Sitting atop Read more…
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You don’t need a boat to fish the Highland Lakes. Anglers can stand on the banks of the area’s lakes, rivers, and creeks and drop a line to catch the big one. All you need is a rod and reel, Read more…
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If you love the great outdoors but not the great discomfort of sleeping in a bag on the ground in a hot tent, think upscale. Glamping—”glamourous” plus “camping”—combines luxury and creature comforts into a nature resort vacation. The Highland Lakes Read more…
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Backbone Creek hike-and-bike trail in Marble Falls is a peaceful, gravel thread that weaves together the city’s parks. The mostly shaded and easygoing path is just over a mile long and accommodates hikers, bikers, disc golf tossers, and leashed dogs. Read more…
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