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What Types of Rocks Are Used For Landscaping?
The Different Types of Rocks That Are Used For Landscaping When landscaping, many would be inclined to use plants and mulch to add color and fill in space. While perfectly viable options, plants require maintenance like water, nutrition, appropriate climate, and mulch eventually fades and rots away into dirt again. In addition, one may consider […]
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Is Lake Waco Safe To Swim In? (What You Need To Know)
Is It Safe To Swim In Lake Waco? There’s no denying that it can get really hot in central Texas. And if you’re like me, when you start experiencing those 100 degree plus days, sprinkled with a bit of CenTex humidity, then you’re looking for the nearest body of water to plunge into. Unfortunately, not […]
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How Deep Is Lake Waco? (Where Is It The Deepest?)
Lake Waco is a man made lake that was formed as a result of a dam that was built in 1929 to help control flooding along the Bosque River. The purpose of the reservoir was also to provide a reliable water source for the city of Waco. In 1961, a modern earthen dam replaced the […]
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Is Lake Waco Man Made? (When Was It Built?)
Situated on the east side of Waco is the 7,712 acre body of water known as Lake Waco. The lake is home to all different types of activities such as fishing, hunting, hiking, boating and much, much more. The lake offers so much in outdoor activities and incredible beauty that it’s easy to forget whether […]
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How Long Is The Lake Waco Dam Trail? (Hike and Bike Trail)
Today I took a drive around Lake Waco. I started in Woodway near Twin Bridges Park. I took this drive because I wanted to take a look at the boat ramps that are open to the public on Lake Waco, and hopefully find a few places to do a little bank fishing with the kids. […]
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Why Is The Brazos River Brown? (Is It Safe?)
While walking along the river front in downtown Waco, you may have noticed that the water in the Brazos River has turned from green to brown. You might also notice that the same is true for its tributaries as well. What happened? That begs the question, why is the Brazos River brown? Why does the […]
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Does Waco Have a Downtown? (Visitor’s Guide To Waco’s Downtown District)
Does Waco Have a Downtown? Yes. Waco does have a downtown which has created quite the reputation for itself. Downtown Waco is a trendy, vibrant and happening hotspot that extends to both sides of the Brazos River. Waco’s vibrant Downtown Cultural District is home to a variety of locally owned shops, restaurants, and other attractions. Museums, art galleries, public art, performance venues, restaurants and […]
