Kayak Fishing in Texas – what to know and where to go
It’s the combination of two of our favorite outdoor sports – paddling and fishing. Texas is a large and varied state that has a little bit of everything from mountains […]
July 12, 2022
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June 8, 2022
Father’s Day Gear Guide for the Outdoorsy Dad
If you’re like us, chances are some of your best memories growing up were of hunting, fishing, and being outside in the wild with your dad. The old man was probably a big factor in instilling your own love of the outdoors. If your weekends were spent fishing a stock pond, bundled up in the deer blind, or perhaps sitting fireside crafting the perfect s’more, it should come as no surprise that there are some awesome Texas companies that cater to this type of lifestyle. Here are a few of our favorite items made by Texas companies for dads who love to hunt, camp, fish, and paddle.
May 16, 2022
Beaches & Barbed Wire – the story of the Matagorda Bay cattle drive
For over 100 years, Huebner Bros Cattle Company has been driving its herd of 800 head of cattle from their winter pasture on the Matagorda Peninsula across the Colorado River […]
April 11, 2022
Top 5 summer hunting, fishing, and outdoor apparel for men and women
When it comes to purchasing gear that can stand up against Texas’ wind, water, and unyielding rays, not all are created equally. We’ve rounded up five of our favorite hunting and fishing products that’ll have you fully prepared for warm weather adventures or activities.
March 21, 2022
Women in Conservation – Amber Haynes
Amber Haynes wears many hats as the CEO of outdoor women's apparel company McKenna Quinn: marketer, hunter, angler, and designer are just a few. Whether in the field or stream, Haynes is dedicated to making sure women are comfortable and well-dressed.
March 3, 2022
State-of-the-Art Equestrian Facility Protected
It’s been over two years since Jason and Ashley Roberts first worked with Colorado River Land Trust to protect Windemere Farms, their scenic and historical 210-acre property in Hays County. And last month, the Roberts family conserved an additional 84-acres of Windemere Farms, adding to an existing network of beautiful, protected land near the headwaters of the San Marcos River.
February 10, 2022
Colorado River Land Trust Welcomes Four New Board Members
This past year, Colorado River Land Trust welcomed four new members to serve on our board of directors. Not only are they all private landowners in Texas, but each of them brings years of community involvement to their role.
January 12, 2022
Candlelight Ranch Protected
Situated on the shores of Lake Travis, the 124-acre Candlelight Ranch is an iconic Texas landscape featuring towering limestone bluffs along the Colorado River, a beautiful grotto, and a spring-fed creek surrounded by grasslands and oak groves.
January 12, 2022
Welcome Hope Boatright
Colorado River Land Trust is excited to welcome Hope Boatright to the team as our new Development Manager.
January 12, 2022
2nd Annual Golf Classic a Success
In October, we welcomed nearly 100 golfers to the gorgeous The Golf Club at Star Ranch for our 2nd annual Golf Classic to benefit Texas land conservation.