Enjoy the Texas Hill Country

This is the home of tens of millions of Mexican Free-Tail bats, but it is located on private property so access is limited. Still, to witness the emergence here is darn sure a sight to behold and it is something yo uwon’t soon forget. You will need to contact these folks beforehand to inquire about [...]

This 200 acre natural area is the home to numerous bird species, including some endangered species. The site is available to the public on the second weekend of each month, but you have to make arrangements beforehand because all hiking and birding must be conducted with one of the site’s guides.

Located just outside of Burnet this 940-acre lakeside park has three miles of lakefront, 14 miles of hiking trails, canoeing, kayak rentals, swimming, fishing and campsites available for your outdoor enjoyment. There are several nature activities available here and yes, you often times can see eagles here on a seasonal basis. An added bonus is [...]

The park is located on the enticing Nueces River outside of Bracketville and features a superb cliff near the water, and 2 miles of river frontage. Rentals of canoes, tubes, kayaks, bikes, fishing poles and horses are available if you want to do more than just lounge around in the water. They also offer a [...]

This privately owned ranch has camping, birding, swimming, hiking and other nature activities that are available, and it is situated along the South Llano River west of Junction. There are several bluffs on the property making this one of those very scenic and enjoyable locations to camp. This part of the Hill Country is not [...]

This privately owned facility specializes in housing rare and endangered bird species. Be sure to bring the camera and tripod.

This State park on the Colorado River offers an interesting variety of habitats and physical features such as the glorious 60’ Gorman Falls (a travertine waterfall that is actually growing in size rather than eroding). You should take the guided trip if you want to view the falls, but make sure the water is flowing or you [...]

This is the Austin summer home to what has been billed as the largest urban concentration of bats in North America, and that is saying quite a lot. The Bridge houses a colony of Mexican Free-Tail bats (mid-March to November). The largest populations are found during late summer when the pups grab their tiny messenger [...]

These 3 one and two bedroom cabins are located outside of Marble Falls on Hamilton Creek. In addition to being able to swim or fish you could also do some hiking and birding at this location. A paddle boat and canoe are available at no extra charge. From Marble Falls, take 1431 going east 2 [...]

There are 8 one bedroom cottages located on this property fronting Cypress Creek. Each cottage has a fireplace and a jacuzzi tub on a small outside deck. An added bonus is that pets are allowed.