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Page 1: canyonoftheeagles.com · 15/6/2019  · Ecotourism in Canyon of The Eagles, Texas High Hill Country. June 15, 2019 By: Leonardo Davalos, photography: Pedro Maal. For lovers of nature,

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Ecoturismo en Canyon of The Eagles, Texas High Hill Country 15 junio, 2019

Por: Leonardo Davalos, fotografía: Pedro Maal

Para los amantes de la naturaleza, especialmente en estos tiempos en los que se habla de

calentamiento global y consumo sostenible, se ha convertido en algo fundamental el realizar viajes

ecológicos en los cuales el turista se conecte con su entorno de una forma “verde”, respetando y

admirando la tierra y sus recursos naturales, animales, minerales y vegetales. A esta forma de

explorar una región mientras se disfrutan y aprovechan sus recursos naturales de una forma

consciente y responsable se le conoce como ecoturismo.

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Torr Na Lochs Winery

Un lugar maravilloso para vivir nuevas experiencias de esta categoría, mientras se descubren sus

paisajes, gastronomía, su flora y su fauna, es Canyon of the Eagles en la zona conocida

como Highland Lakes en Burnet County, Texas, dentro de lo que se denomina Texas Hill

Country, localizado en el centro del estado. Tierra original de apaches y comanches, un territorio

bastante árido en el cual se asentó el primer grupo de colonos provenientes del este del país en el

año 1851, estableciendo este grupo de mormones un primer asentamiento en Hamilton Creek cerca

del condado de Burnet, creado posteriormente como tal por la asamblea texana en 1852.

En la zona se encuentra el Lago Buchanan, formado a partir de la represa homónima, creada por la

autoridad del Río Colorado de forma de proporcionar un suministro de agua permanente y de

energía hidroeléctrica a la región, obra que fue concluida en el año 1939.

Aquí te diremos dónde alojarte, comer y qué cosas puedes hacer durante este viaje.

Primero que nada debes chequear cualquiera de las tres –mejores- opciones de hospedaje en Burnet

County

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Canyon of the Eagles clubhouse

Nuestra favorita es Canyon of The Eagles Nature Park and Resort, la cual se encuentra

localizada en la ribera noreste del Lago Buchanan, dentro de una reserva natural de 940 acres, en la

región superior de la zona de Texas Hill Country. Su nombre se deriva del águila calva americana

que se instala en la región cuando emigra desde el norte en los meses de otoño e invierno de cada

año, lo cual naturalmente le proporciona un gran atractivo al resort en esas fechas. El parque es

refugio y hogar de todas las especies de flora y fauna que se encuentran alrededor del Lago

Buchanan. Armadillos, conejos, zorros, venados, culebras, correcaminos, gatos monteses, cochinos

salvajes, y decenas de tipos de pájaros, entre otros animales salvajes se pueden admirar recorriendo

el parque.

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Canyon of the Eagles

El resort diseñado por la oficina de arquitectura Lake Flatto, contiene 62 hill-top habitaciones de

huéspedes, muchas de ellas con una hermosa vista al lago, un fantástico restaurante, salones de

banquete y conferencia con capacidad para 500 personas, y un confortable lounge de recreación

abierto las 24 horas, equipado con libros, juegos, televisión, bar, etc. Otras facilidades de las que

dispone son kayaks para alquilar, servicio de bote para pasear por el lago y el Río Colorado, 33

campos para instalar casas rodantes y servicios para acampar con baños y conexión eléctrica, un

anfiteatro; y una de las cosas que nos gustó mas por lo extraordinario e inesperado, es su Eagle Eye

Observatory, un observatorio equipado con un poderoso telescopio y toda la tecnología necesaria

para que cualquier visitante disfrute de la mas impresionante experiencia de observar las estrellas,

los planetas y el firmamento desde un campo al aire libre, completamente oscuro y apartado de

todo el resto del resort. En este fantástico hotel puedes montar bicicleta, pasear o realizar largas

excursiones por los numerosos senderos naturales del parque, hacer yoga, descansar leyendo un

libro en el porche de tu cabaña, contemplar las diferentes especies de animales que habitan el

parque, o sencillamente disfrutar de todo lo que te ofrece como conjunto, incluyendo su increíble

oferta gastronómica que incluye un menú con platos vegetarianos y veganos.

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Log Country Cove

La segunda opción para alojarte son las 35 ultra imponentes casas y cabañas de troncos de

madera (log cabins) que componen el complejo de Log Country Cove, situadas a orillas del Lago

Buchanan, equipadas con todo lo que se necesita para alojar a un nutrido grupo familiar o de

amigos que desean pasarla bien. Allí podrán disfrutar de cualquier actividad acuática imaginada, o

salir a caminar y explorar los alrededores, o incluso llegar en carro a visitar los viñedos de la zona.

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Painted Sky Inn

Finalmente se encuentra el encantador Painted Sky Inn, localizado igualmente a orillas del Lago

Buchanan, es quizás el que posee un concepto mas moderno, minimalista, sencillo, y cool de los

tres alojamientos. Carece de pretensiones, pero tiene muy buena onda. Ofrece 12 habitaciones para

que selecciones de acuerdo a tus necesidades, todas con increíbles vistas del lago. Ofrecen

disponibilidad para rentar botes, paddle boards, kayaks, etc. Lo mas impresionante del hotel, es que

se encuentra en una urbanización o complejo de casas en las cuales se encuentran decenas de

venados de cola blanca paseando libre y apaciblemente por las calles, parques y jardines de la

urbanización. Un espectáculo extraordinario.

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Vanishing Texas River Cruise en el Río Colorado

Lo segundo que te recomendamos, además de todas las actividades que ya te mencionamos, es que

tomes el paseo por el Río Colorado corriente arriba en el Vanishing Texas River Cruise, donde

podrás admirar la belleza del río, los espectaculares paisajes que forman los acantilados y cascadas,

y descubrir con tu mirada los diferentes tipos de aves que se encuentran en este hermoso

ecosistema, incluyendo a la imponente águila calva americana, así como variedad de halcones,

garzas y otros.

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Fall Creek Wineyards

En tu viaje no dejes de probar los pies en Blue Bonnet Café, comer cualquiera de las tres comidas

en el fabuloso y de alta culinaria propuesta The Overlook Restaurant en Canyon of The Eagles,

visitar los viñedos y bodegas de la región como Fall Creek Vineyards, Perissos Vineyard and

Winery, o Torr Na Lochs Vineyard & Winery, saborear los platillos típicos de la comida texana

en Trailblazer Grille, o conocer mas de la historia de Texas Hill Country en Fort Croghan

Museum.

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Fort Croghan Museum

Definitivamente tendrás una experiencia inigualable, amén de comprobar una vez mas la

amabilidad y el calor del texano.

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English Translation

Ecotourism in Canyon of The Eagles, Texas High Hill Country June 15, 2019 By: Leonardo Davalos, photography: Pedro Maal

For lovers of nature, especially in these times in which there is talk of global warming and

sustainable consumption, it has become essential to make ecological trips in which tourists connect

with their environment in a "green" way, respecting and admiring the land and its natural resources,

animals, minerals and plants. This way of exploring a region while enjoying and taking advantage

of its natural resources in a conscious and responsible way is known as ecotourism.

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Torr Na Lochs Winery

A wonderful place to experience new experiences of this category, while discovering its

landscapes, gastronomy, flora and fauna, is Canyon of the Eagles in the area known as Highland

Lakes in Burnet County, Texas , within what is called Texas Hill Country , located in the center

of the state. Original land of Apaches and Comanches, a very arid territory in which settled the first

group of settlers from the east of the country in the year 1851, establishing this group of Mormons

a first settlement in Hamilton Creek near the county of Burnet, created later as such by the Texas

Assembly in 1852.

In the area is Lake Buchanan, formed from the homonymous dam, created by the authority of the

Colorado River in order to provide a permanent water supply and hydroelectric power to the

region, work that was completed in 1939.

Here we will tell you where to stay, eat and what things you can do during this trip.

First of all you should check any of the three-best-lodging options in Burnet County

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Canyon of the Eagles clubhouse

Our favorite is Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park and Resort, which is located on the northeast

bank of Lake Buchanan , within a 940-acre nature reserve in the upper region of the Texas Hill

Country . Its name derives from the American bald eagle that settles in the region when it migrates

from the north in the fall and winter months of each year, which naturally provides a great

attraction to the resort at that time. The park is a refuge and home to all species of flora and fauna

found around Lake Buchanan. Armadillos, rabbits, foxes, deer, snakes, roadrunners, wildcats, wild

pigs, and dozens of types of birds, among other wild animals can be admired through the park.

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Canyon of the Eagles

The resort designed by the architectural office Lake Flatto, contains 62 hill-top guest rooms, many

with a beautiful lake view, a fantastic restaurant, banquet and conference rooms with a capacity for

500 people, and a comfortable lounge, recreation open 24 hours, equipped with books, games,

television, bar, etc. Other facilities available are kayaks for rent, boat service to walk around the

lake and the Colorado River. There are 33 camping spots to install mobile homes and camping

services with bathrooms and electrical connection, an amphitheater; and one of the things that we

liked the most because of the extraordinary and unexpected, is its Eagle Eye Observatory, an

observatory equipped with a powerful telescope and all the necessary technology for any visitor to

enjoy the most impressive experience of observing the stars, the planets and the sky from an

outdoor field, completely dark and separated from the rest of the resort . In this fantastic hotel you

can ride a bicycle, take a walk or take long excursions through the many natural paths of the park,

do yoga, relax reading a book on the porch of your cabin, contemplate the different species of

animals that inhabit the park, or simply enjoy all that it offers as a whole, including its incredible

gastronomic offer that includes a menu with vegetarian and vegan dishes.

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Log Country Cove

The second option to stay is the 35 ultra imposing houses and log cabins that make up the Log

Country Cove complex , located on the shores of Lake Buchanan , equipped with everything you

need to accommodate a large group family or friends who want to have a good time. There you can

enjoy any imagined water activity, or go for a walk and explore the surroundings, or even by car to

visit the vineyards of the area.

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Painted Sky Inn

Finally, the charming Painted Sky Inn , located on the shores of Lake Buchanan , is perhaps the

one with the most modern, minimalist, simple, and cool concept of the three accommodations. It

lacks pretensions, but it has a very good vibe. It offers 12 rooms for you to select according to your

needs, all with incredible views of the lake. They offer availability to rent boats, paddle boards,

kayaks, etc. The most impressive thing about the hotel is that it is located in an urbanization or

complex of houses where dozens of white-tailed deer can be found freely and peacefully strolling

through the streets, parks and gardens of the urbanization.

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Vanishing Texas River Cruise on the Colorado River

The second thing we recommend, besides all the activities that we already mentioned, is that you

take the walk up the Colorado River upstream in the Vanishing Texas River Cruise , where you

can admire the beauty of the river, the spectacular landscapes that form the cliffs and waterfalls,

and discover with your eyes the different types of birds found in this beautiful ecosystem, including

the imposing American bald eagle, as well as variety of hawks, herons and others.

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Fall Creek Wineyards

On your trip do not forget to try your feet at Blue Bonnet Café , eat any of the three meals at the

fabulous and high culinary proposed The Overlook Restaurant at Canyon of the Eagles , visit the

vineyards and wineries of the region such as Fall Creek Vineyards, Perissos Vineyard and

Winery, or Torr Na Lochs Vineyard & Winery, savor the typical Texan dishes at Trailblazer

Grille, or learn more about the history of Texas Hill Country at Fort Croghan Museum .

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Fort Croghan Museum

You will definitely have an unparalleled experience, in addition to the kindness and warmth of

Texans.