Coming Soon! LCRA's San Saba River Nature Park

Construction at San Saba River Nature Park is under way!  LCRA is partnering with the City of San Saba on the new park.   LCRA will develop it and the city will operate and maintain it. The park is scheduled to be completed in fall of 2011.

When construction is completed, the park will have a variety of amenities, including hike and bike trails, fishing areas, an archaeological interpretive area, wildlife viewing sites, primitive camping, parking and restroom facilities. The new 40-acre park property includes a large pecan orchard with some centuries-old trees and frontage on Mill Creek and the San Saba River.

"We are not going to be like any other town; we are going to be unique," said San Saba Mayor Ken Jordan. "Very few communities can tie together three parks, with each being a little different, and come together as one." The San Saba River Nature Park also will link to existing Risien Park and Mill Pond Park.

For information on other fun things to see and do in San Saba, visit the San Saba Chamber of Commerce.

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Spring Is Here ... Head for the Parks!

Spring break and Easter are right around the corner, so you know what that means in Central Texas: It’s time to head for the parks to camp, fish, or just take a long day to play in the warming weather.



The busiest weekends of the 2010 recreation season are upon us as outdoor lovers by the thousands pull out their stored-away camping equipment to give it a check and uncover the boat to make sure it still runs and is safe.

Then they head for outside adventures, including flocking to LCRA’s parks and recreation areas that are located from the Highland Lakes down the Colorado River to Matagorda Bay. Because of the drought-breaking rains, the Highland Lakes are full and offer plenty of water for recreation of all types.

You'll notice some trees are starting to bud, and the prime wildflower season is just around the corner thanks to all that great rain last fall. This is also a good time to watch birds migrating north, such as hummingbirds, robins, and purple martins.

If the weather is right, early spring can provide some of the best tent camping of the year. RV camping is good even if it’s raining and chilly, because you can be snug in your camper anywhere.

Word to the wise: Campgrounds and particularly cabins and RV spots get reserved early. In fact, reservations can be made 333 days out. For instance, some reservations were made last fall for Memorial Day.

So the sooner you call the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Reservation Center at (512) 389-8900, the better chance you have to get the spot you want ... when you want it.

Fall Is the Perfect Time for Camping

Fall is here! There's a cool breeze in the air now, and the temperature has dropped enough that it's actually comfortable to be outside. That makes Fall the perfect time of year for camping.

The Colorado River Trail makes camping easy and fun. The LCRA and the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department have dozens of parks that offer tent camping. For those of you who don't like to rough it, several parks offer cabins. Or for the more adventurous at heart, why not try camping at a primitive camp site?

Camping is a fun activity for the whole family. The four-leggeds love it too!

Photo courtesy of Tea~Heart.

Memorial Day Is Coming Soon. What Are You Doing To Celebrate?

Summer will officially begin for many of us this weekend as we gather to celebrate Memorial Day. And what better way to spend a long weekend, than gathered for some fun in the sun with family and friends? Whether you're destination of choice is the pool, the river, the lake, or the beach, Memorial Day on the Colorado River Trail is sure to please. Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area on Lake Travis is a great place for hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing, swimming, and tent camping. Gather the family around and plan a fun-filled excursion that will get you outdoors. Photo courtesy of EggMasterDuke.