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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-foot enclosed three-deck, 200 passenger vessel. April–June visitors see colorful Hill Country wildflowers, birds and sheer cliffs along the rugged river. November–March is a wonderful time to see one of the largest colonies of bald eagles that migrate to the state. March–May is a combination scenic wilderness cruise with a tour of Fall Creek Winery. September and December cruises 11 a.m. Wed., Sat. and Sun. 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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443 Waterway Lane
Burnet, Texas
78611
Phone: 512/756-6986
Toll Free: 800/474-8374
Fax: 800/728-8735

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April–June visitors see colorful Hill Country wildflowers, birds and sheer cliffs along the rugged river. November–March is a wonderful time to see one of the largest colonies of bald eagles that migrate to the state. March–May is a combination scenic wilderness cruise with a tour of Fall Creek Winery. September and December cruises 11 a.m. Wed., Sat. and Sun.

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Cactus Playa Lake

This land was deeded to Cactus by Phillips Petroleum Company in 1999 and is used as a bird refuge. The utility lake is a gathering spot for more than 80 common species of birds and numerous uncommon birds. At times you can see bald and golden eagles, falcon, cranes, cactus wren and kittiwake. The site is part of Texas Parks and Wildlife's Great Texas Wildlife Trails. The lake is on F.M. 281, approximately two miles southeast of Cactus.

City: Cactus
Region: Panhandle Plains

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Devil’s Backbone
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