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Catch a trophy bass, take a swim or just relax in a furnished cabin at Oak Thicket Park

Register now for summer camp at McKinney Roughs	Special Spring Break programs at Matagorda	Boating hazards with a history

Register online or read more about each week's activities that revolve around a different natural science theme. There are eight sessions from June 11 through Aug. 10. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shuttle service from Austin and extended care are available.	Throughout the week of March 12, Matagorda Bay Nature Park will offer special Spring Break activities that typically take place only on weekends. See a list of the special Spring Break activities that require pre-registration. Click here for a complete list of Matagorda programs.	Low lake levels are providing a unique opportunity to eliminate boating hazards. Structures left over from the construction of Mansfield Dam are being demolished on Sometimes Islands. The goal is to make the lake safer for recreational boaters once the lake returns to normal levels.

Lake Travis/Sometimes Islands slide show

Colorado River Trail festivals calendar

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Park volunteer opportunities

Volunteers have lots of opportunities to help at LCRA's nature parks and natural science centers. Maintaining trails, planting gardens and greeting guests are examples of the types of work volunteers do. Volunteers also lend their skills and knowledge of science and the outdoors. Learn more»

Save the Date for Earth Day at McKinney Roughs – April 14

Enjoy hands-on nature crafts, native animals, guided hikes, live music, conservation activities, food, kids' Passport to Nature Challenge and more! Check the McKinney Roughs Nature Park website in March for details.

New Year, New Jobs: Growing Local Companies and Supporting Entrepreneurs

The next economic development forum is coming soon. Mark your calendars for Feb. 28 and29, and join the Community and Economic Development team for this timely session on creating jobs in your community. During this period of economic recovery, jobs are of the utmost importance in every community. But with limited resources, how can small- to medium-sized communities create jobs and support local entrepreneurs? Find out how in this interactive forum from experts who have done it. Click here to watch a 78-second video on LCRA’s Economic Development services.

Colorado River Trail Community Events Calendar

Looking for someplace fun to visit for an afternoon or a weekend? Our Community Events Calendar lists a host of festivals, shows, cook-offs, market days and even fun races taking place in communities all along the lower Colorado River.
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Gas-Saving Getaways

LCRA parks are great escapes for couples, families or friends. Some parks have air-conditioned cabins, playgrounds and sand volleyball courts, while others are more rustic. They all have water access, are affordable, and are within a short drive. Our Gas-Saving Getaways series features different park to show you LCRA’s parks, their amenities and what you can do there. LCRA parks make great economical getaways. So grab your backpack, bike, tackle box, boat or even your horse – and visit LCRA parks. They are close to nature and close to home.
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FastFacts

Nightengale Archaeological Center

The 10-acre Nightengale Archaeological Center at Kingsland was discovered in 1988 when looters were caught stealing artifacts from LCRA-owned land. More than 171,000 recovered flint tools, spear points, arrowheads and other artifacts are evidence that the site has been continuously inhabited for 6,500 years and possibly as far back as 10,000 years. The Texas Historical Commission declared the site a State Archeological Landmark.

Currents

February - March 2012

Register now for summer camp at McKinney Roughs

Special Spring Break programs at Matagorda

Boating hazards with a history