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Vanishing Texas River Cruise on Lake Buchanan near Burnet
Photographer: J. Griffis Smith

Vanishing Texas River Cruise

Ecological tour of the rugged Colorado River Canyon on Lake Buchanan in the Texas Hill Country. Wildlife and scenery can be viewed from the all-weather decks of the Texas Eagle II, a 70-ft. enclosed three-deck, 200 passenger vessel. Apr.–Jun. visitors see colorful Hill Country wildflowers, birds and sheer cliffs along the rugged river. Nov.–Mar. is a wonderful time to see one of the largest colonies of American Bald Eagles that mi grate to the state. Mar.–May is a combination scenic wilderness cruise with a tour of Fall Creek Winery. (Sept. and Dec. cruises Wed., Sat. and Sun. at 11 a.m.) Cruise fee. Call about additional seasonal and holiday tours, and to make reservations for all cruises. At Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park on Lake Buchanan. Drive west three miles on Texas 29; northwest 20 miles on R.M. 2341. 512/756-6986, 800/474-8374, 800/728-8735. www.vtrc.com

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Featured Activity

Creation Evidences Museum

Includes artifacts and fossil displays, Acrocanthosaurus bones, dinosaur footprint casts and more. Open Tue.–Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; last tour begins at 3 p.m. Admission fee. Approximately four miles west via U.S. 67, F.M. 205. 254/897-3200.

City: Glen Rose
Region: Prairies and Lakes

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Popular Activities

With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular activities to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.

Silent Wings Museum
City: Lubbock
Region: Panhandle Plains

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City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes

Caldwell Zoo
City: Tyler
Region: Piney Woods

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Region: South Texas Plains

Aquarena Center
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Region: Hill Country

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