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Buchanan Dam

Camping in the Texas Hill Country is fun for the whole family. Staff photo by Jared Fields

Set Up Camp in the Highland Lakes

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…

January 6, 2026

Alvin J. Wirtz in a photo owned by the Lower Colorado River Authority.

Highland Lakes History Guide

What’s in a Name? Wirtz and Buchanan dams

Suzanne Freeman

The story behind Wirtz Dam’s creation and naming includes backroom deals and good ol’ boy chicanery that created one of the world’s largest construction companies and paved a path to presidential power for a certain country politician. Originally named the Read more…

February 17, 2020