Gas Saving Getaways - Canyon of the Eagles

There's a reason that Canyon of the Eagles has its name . The nature park is home to three endangered species, including the American bald eagle, the black-capped vireo, and the golden-cheeked warbler.  These and other kinds of wildlife are protected in an 800-acre nature preserve, encompassing most of the 940-acre park.  Visitors to the park often spot this spectacular bird during their stay.

Here's a little taste of what you'll find at Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park near Burnet, Texas.



Canyon of the Eagles has so many things to see and do!  With three miles of lake front, water activities are in high demand.  Choose from fishing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, and more.  Sign up for a guided kayak tour  with Buchanan Adventure Tours and get a little wet under the falls.

Put in a little time hiking on the trails while you're there.  Make sure you schedule enough time for it - there are 14 miles of trails to enjoy at Canyon of the Eagles.  At the end of your day, you can camp in your tent or in an RV.  Or, for those who prefer not to "rough it", spend the night in one of the 62 rooms at the full-service resort!

Be sure to visit when the skies are clear so you can check out a star party at the Eagle Eye Observatory.  The star parties are hosted by the Austin Astronomical Society, and are a "must do" activity at Canyon of the Eagles.

Ready to go?  For more information, visit them on the web at www.CanyonOfTheEagles.com. or give them a call at 1-800-977-0081.

Where the road ends, the adventure begins ...

Lake Buchanan, located northwest of Austin, offers some of the best outdoor recreation around. Fishing, boating, cycling, and hiking are among some of the most popular activies.Need a few ideas for something fun to do? Try these on for size:

Fall Creek Vineyards - The vineyards are located in the Texas Hill Country where the sandy loam soil, warm days and cool breezes off Lake Buchanan provide an excellent microclimate for growing premium wine grapes. Fall Creek's wines have received countless awards in state, national and international competitions. The winery is open Monday - Friday: 11 am - 4 pm; Saturday: 11 am - 5 pm; and Sunday : noon - 4 pm for tours and tastings. Fall Creek Vineyards is located near Tow, off Hwy. 29 on CR 222.

Lake Buchanan Adventures - Come enjoy five miles of lake recreation area. LBA has the largest fleet of single, double and family sized boats in Central Texas. During your visit enjoy 14 miles of nature trails, bedrock beach grill, and other outdoor activities for individuals, families, and groups of all sizes at Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park. LBA offers year-round kayak and canoe rentals, and seasonal guided kayaking trips.

Vanishing Texas River Cruise - VTRC is the premier ecological cruise of Texas, and their cruises provide you spectacular views of Lake Buchanan, the Colorado River, native Texas wildlife, waterfalls, world-class bird watching and wintering Bald Eagles. They offer a variety of cruises for many occasions: weddings, rehearsal dinners, anniversaries, birthdays, corporate events and more. These cruises are simply incredible, educational, unique and must be experienced!

Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park - Canyon of the Eagles is a place designed for enjoying nature. Most of the 940 acres of Canyon of the Eagles Park have been set aside as a nature preserve for wildlife, such as Bald Eagles, Black-capped Vireo, and Golden-cheeked Warbler. Whether you're relaxing by the beach, casting a line or cruising across Lake Buchanan, there's plenty to keep you content, relaxed and enjoying the beauty of the Texas Hill Country. Enjoy 14 miles of nature trails; a private beach and fishing pier; canoe, kayak, sail and paddleboat rentals, and much more.

Something you don't find just anywhere is the observatory. The Eagle Eye Observatory is operated each Tuesday, Friday and Sunday night, weather permitting. The Austin Astronomical Society hosts monthly public star parties that guests can enjoy as well. At the end of the day, kick back and relax in one of Canyon's 62 rustic, yet accommodating rooms. Most come with porches and rocking chairs to enjoy the Texas Hill Country scenery.

Both Lake Buchanan Adventures and the Vanishing Texas River Cruise are accessible from Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park. To get to the park, take Highway 29 West through Burnet to FM 2341. Follow FM 2341 to the right (Northwest) until you come upon Canyon of the Eagles at the end of the road.