CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF MARBLE FALLS —  As the recent rains feed area lake levels, officials anticipate a busy Memorial Day weekend May 22-25 and warn about the potential for severe weather. (more…)

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JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF MARBLE FALLS — The fishing club at Marble Falls High School ended the 2014-15 school year by crowning Lyle Schmidt as the Angler of the Year after he won the last tournament of the season. That event was May 9 on Lake Marble Falls. (more…)

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JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF GRANITE SHOALS — Almost two years after walking what would become a trail system, Olympic silver medalist Leonel Manzano will return to his hometown May 9 for the official opening of the Leonel Manzano Trail. (more…)

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR BURNET — If slogging through three-plus miles of mud, dirt and obstacles seems like a fun way to spend your off time, then the next couple of weekends are just for you. The Spartan Race Series returns to Reveille Peak Ranch on May 9-10 and May 16-17 with both the […]

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JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF BURNET — Protecting people and nature is one reason the Burnet 4-H Horse Club is sponsoring a snake safety workshop May 2. The free event begins at 2:30 p.m. May 2 at the Burnet County Fairgrounds, 1301 Houston Clinton Drive. (more…)

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR BURNET — With the days warming up and even a few bluebonnets popping out, it’s a perfect time for a little biking. If you’re looking for a place to get the kids excited about biking or just being outdoors, head to the second annual Reveille Peak Ranch Bike Fest. The […]

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FROM STAFF REPORTS HOOVER’S VALLEY — Who says you have to take off across the country to have fun during Spring Break? If you’re feeling a little adventurous or just looking for a place to escape, check out one of the wonderful state parks in the Highland Lakes. (more…)

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JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF LLANO — Should the zombie apocalypse come, a new Llano business wants you to be fully prepared. Zombie Apocalypse Rescue Services (ZARS) doesn’t teach the most practical zombie killing methods, but they employ the zombie theme to teach survival classes. (more…)

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JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF MARBLE FALLS — A new league is forming, and not only does it provide 10 weeks of competition, but it more than likely will strike fear into the hearts of dove and quail across the state. (more…)

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JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF LLANO — Tex Toler believes Llano has found a sport like no other that the city can use to draw people to the area from around the world. It’s a sport innate to human nature that might be the only one not to use velocity. (more…)

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR MARBLE FALLS — The Highland Lakes chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation is handing out one of the organization’s most prestigious awards during its annual banquet March 7 — one that it doesn’t give up every year or much at all. (more…)

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FROM STAFF REPORTS HOOVER’S VALLEY — People just love Inks Lake State Park. And why not? (more…)

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FROM STAFF REPORTS FREDERICKSBURG — The Friends of Enchanted Rock and Enchanted Rock State Natural Area staff are throwing a big party Feb. 21 in celebration of achieving international status when it comes to protecting the dark, night skies. (more…)

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JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF LLANO — Get your heart beating faster and be better off for it. That’s the message behind the fifth annual Not So Fun Run conducted by Scott & White Healthcare on Feb. 7. Registration opens at 9 a.m., and the race starts at 10 a.m. at Badu Park, 300 Legion Drive. […]

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HOOVER’S VALLEY — Inks Lake State Park has several activities planned for February. The park is located at 3630 Park Road 4 near Burnet. Entrance fees are $6 for ages 13 and older, $3 for Texas residents 65 and older and free for ages 12 and younger. (more…)

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JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF COTTONWOOD SHORES — City officials gathered under sunny skies Jan. 27 on Lake Marble Falls to officially open the Cottonwood Shores Public Boat Ramp. (more…)

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR BLANCO — When Kate Boysen drives to her job as a park interpreter at Blanco State Park, she marvels at the work of nature’s clean-up crew. “The Hill Country would look quite a bit different without them,” Boysen remarked. “They do a tremendous job, but one I don’t think we […]

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR HOOVER’S VALLEY — With a little pedal power you could soon transform native and non-native plants into paper. You might not know it, but here in the Highland Lakes is a bounty of plants with paper potential. (more…)

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR LLANO — Stepping into Frank Rowell’s shop in Llano makes you realize why your mother made you empty your pockets of all those rocks you picked up on the way home from school. (more…)

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HOOVER’S VALLEY — Classes on using native fibers and cooking with dutch ovens highlight the January activities at Inks Lake State Park. The native fibers workshop is 1-3 p.m. Jan. 17. Participants will learn how to make paper using a portable Hollander beater attached to a bicycle. The workshop also will cover native and non-native plants […]

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KERRVILLE — Online registration has begun for the Texas Lions Camp, a summer camp serving children ages 7-16 with physical disabilities, Type 1 diabetes and cancer. The facility is located on more than 500 acres outside of Kerrville. (more…)

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UPDATE According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department website, Yoga at the Rock and First Day Hikes at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area have been postponed from Jan. 1 until Jan. 3 because of winter weather conditions. Check tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/enchanted-rock for updates. DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR ENCHANTED ROCK — When the sun crests the horizon at […]

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INKS LAKE STATE PARK HOOVER’S VALLEY — Hike the Hill Country on a 2½-mile guided adventure with vista views atop outcroppings surrounding the lake at Inks Lake State Park. (more…)

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR HOOVER’S VALLEY — Christmas Day brings with it all the joys and wonders of the season, but it also means the next day is, well, the day after Christmas. What do you do with kids who are still full of energy but need some time outside the house and away from […]

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR SILVER CREEK — With the kids out of school for several days, it might be time to look for something to get them outside for a few hours. Canyon of the Eagles, located at 16942 RR 2341 near Burnet, has lined up a list of activities for families including learning […]

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FROM STAFF REPORTS CASTELL — The rainbows are getting stocked in the river with care in hopes that anglers will soon be there. Well, it’s not exactly how the “Night Before Christmas” goes, but for folks looking for a little fishing this Christmas season, it sounds perfect. On Dec. 17, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department […]

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