The scenic viewing area at Overlook Park and the Dam Service Road reopened to pedestrians today after repairs to the dam’s service bridge were completed two months ahead of schedule. The public can once again enjoy access to Overlook Park’s scenic viewing
October hours will take effect Wednesday, Oct. 1, for day-use Canyon and Comal parks and Boat Ramp #18, all operated by the Water Oriented Recreation District of Comal County (WORD). Comal Park, on the south side of Canyon Lake, will be open
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will waive day-use fees at boat ramps and swimming beaches at recreation areas nationwide Sept. 27 in recognition of National Public Lands Day. The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services or to fees
Twenty-four years after 343 New York City (NYC) firefighters died trying to rescue victims trapped inside the burning Twin Towers, members of the Canyon Lake Professional Firefighters Association (CLPFFA) will honor their sacrifice by recreating parts of that day during their second
Keep Canyon Lake Beautiful (KCLB), which partners with WORD of Comal County to pick up trash on area roadways, Canyon Lake’s shoreline and parks, cut the ribbon on new artwork at the “Welcome to Canyon Lake & the Guadalupe River” welcome area
Operation Game Thief (OGT), Texas’ wildlife crime-stoppers program, this week launched Tip411—a new mobile app, text line and online web form that makes reporting wildlife crimes easier than ever. Anyone can now report suspicious activity in seconds. “Protecting Texas wildlife and our
Striped bass began washing up on Canyon Lake’s shoreline and floating lifelessly near the dam and Boat Ramp #1 several weeks ago. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) said there’s no cause for the alarm spreading on social media. In an email
One day after heavy flooding along the upper Guadalupe River near Kerrville swept 136 people to their deaths, July 5 runoff from heavy rainfall in the lower Guadalupe River area below Canyon Dam sent campers and residents scrambling to safety on River
Comal County closed Canyon Lake Boat Ramp #8 today less than a week after reopening it Thursday, Aug. 7 when July 4 floodwaters continued to fill the lake. The lake rose to 897.71 feet on Thursday Aug. 7. But Canyon Lake is
Comal County reopened Canyon Lake Boat Ramp #8 today after the lake rose to 892.71 feet. However, runoff from the July 4 floods has slowed to a trickle while the drought continues to tighten its grip over south central Texas. Due to