“In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf. One Sunday morning the warm sun came up and — pop! — out of the egg came a tiny and very hungry caterpillar.” — from “The Very Read more…
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Don’t blink or you’ll miss this reclusive insect eater and friend to gardens everywhere Skinks sound like a character straight out of a Dr. Seuss book — they even act and look like one. If you ever get a chance Read more…
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Rock-climbing experts offer lessons and outdoor adventure for all skill levels Rock climbing once only drew wild adventurers to even wilder places where they could pit themselves against the mountains, boulders, and cliff faces of the world. Today, the sport Read more…
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Monarch super generation now headed for Highland Lakes The Texas Butterfly Ranch is more a state of mind than a place, although it is a location, both online and on the ground in Central Texas. No, there is no mailing Read more…
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Spring in the Highland Lakes means two things: wildflowers and snakes. While enjoying the flowers, watch out for the snakes. Also, make sure the information you have on snakes is true. Myths abound about snakes, both venomous and not. Here’s Read more…
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No single trait can be used to identify venomous from non-venomous snakes. The best defense against deadly snakes is being able to identify all that are common to your area. Educate yourself on snakes found in your area, something I Read more…
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On the shores of Lake Buchanan, just northwest of Burnet, lies Spider Mountain Bike Park. A repurposed ski lift carries mountain bikers and hikers over 350 feet to the summit, where they can descend the intricate trail systems carved into Read more…
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You don’t need a sensitive sniffer to know love is in the air when it comes to spring in the Highland Lakes. From February through April, skunks roam the night in search of mates — an activity that often leads Read more…
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Texas is home to more than 30 species of yucca, a perennial evergreen as much a part of Highland Lakes horticulture as the bluebonnet. Yuccas are prized for their ability to withstand extreme conditions, including scorching heat, icy cold, wet, Read more…
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Female yaupon holly bushes burst forth in the fall and winter with bright red, orange, or yellow berries, making them a festive part of the Highland Lakes landscape. Yaupon holly is a hardy native plant that loves the mild winters Read more…
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