Lake Travis, just outside Austin, was formed in 1941 with the completion of the Mansfield dam on the Colorado River. The hot summer weather and cool, crystal-clear waters of Lake Travis draw water sports enthusiasts of all walks to its ban… read more
With its big sky, beautiful lakes, green hills and Southern lifestyle, Texas is a great destination for anyone looking to escape the daily grind of city life and find some peace and quiet outdoors. Several cabin resorts in the state offer r… read more
Texas, the Lone Star State, is known for big hats, wide-open landscapes and big lakes and rivers. Big Bend National Park has river rafting, hiking, rock climbing and bouldering. South Padre Island, on the Gulf of Mexico coast, has sea kayak… read more
Somerville is located in Burleson County, Texas. The area boasts prairies and lakes with many water activities at Somerville Lake, including boating and fishing. Other recreational activities include hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, ca… read more
Lake Conroe, a man-made lake on the west fork of the San Jacinto River, is seven miles west of the city of Conroe, Texas. It has an average depth of 21 feet with a maximum depth of 75 feet. Lake Conroe has an annual fall fishing tournament… read more
There is little quite like falling asleep in an authentic wood cabin on a quiet, star-filled night. Hill Country, Texas, offers many such opportunities, whether you prefer waking up next to the whitewater rapids of the Guadalupe River, or t… read more
Cited by The New York Times in 2008 as the No. 1 vacation spot in the nation, the Texas Hill Country is a perfect vacation destination for those seeking unspoiled nature and plenty of outdoor activities. Located in central Texas, between A… read more
The best cabins to stay in Bandera, Texas, have the most comfortable facilities amidst rustic settings. The cabins offer guests the chance to live, even for a few days, nearer to nature and enjoy the Texas Hill Country with fun activities l… read more
Texas is home to many cabin rentals, each offering a variety of outdoor activities and exciting amenities. There are wilderness cabins offering creekside fishing and hiking, as well as lakeside cabins with boating, jet skiing and swimming.… read more
Lake Travis is one of the six highland lakes in the Texas Hill Country. These lakes were created by the Lower Colorado River Authority in the 1940s to control flooding and provide reservoirs for Central Texas. Lake Travis has 270 miles of s… read more
Helotes, just 24 miles from downtown San Antonio, is a small town of 4,000 residents that lays claim to the title "Gateway to the Texas Hill Country." This onetime stagecoach stop with its 19th century stone buildings serves as a great base… read more
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