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HEAR CHRISTMAS CAROLS IN A CAVE
Longhorn Cavern, a sprawling limestone cave north of Marble Falls, holds caroling parties on December 15, 18, and 22. Choirs and other a cappella performers sing in a section of the cave that was a speakeasy back in the 1920's. Reservations required. 877/441-2283; www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/longhorn/longhorn.htm.
LOOK UP!
"I've got eagle eyes," my seven-year-old, Gus, shouted proudly as he pointed to the ash-gray sky. I stopped paddling our kayak to focus on the large bird with the brown body and the characteristic white hood, floating quietly on a thermal updraft. We were on a five-hour bald eagle outing on the Colorado River. Our trip began on a pontoon boat near Canyon of the Eagles Lodge and Nature Park. We were carted 12 miles upstream by Lake Buchanan Adventures and then loaded into kayaks for the easy downstream excursion with a guide. In addition to spotting six bald eagles, which winter in this part of Texas because it's relatively deserted, we paddled into coves and by graceful waterfalls and sharp cliffs crawling with wild goats. Eagles are at home here from October through March, and from December 11 to 18, Canyon of the Eagles Lodge sponsors Eagle Awareness Week, when you can see eagles and other birds of prey. 512/756-9911; www.lakebuchananadventures.com; $65 per adult and $49 per child for the Wilderness Kayak Trip.
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