Outdoor Fun in Laredo

Beyond the city streets lies a whole other side to Laredo--a place filled with desert wildlife, walking trails, fish-filled lakes and more. The Brush Country offers plenty of winter activities for travelers, regardless of their interest.

Birders find over 300 species on record in the brush country including several rare species such as the white-collared seedeater, the red-billed pigeon, and the gray-crowned yellowthroat. Some popular sightings include the long-billed dowitcher, the purple martin, and the green kingfisher.

More interested in marine life? Anglers find plenty of challenge at Lake Casa Blanca, located east of the city. This man-made lake is filled with black bass as well as blue and yellow catfish. The lake is also popular for boating, sailing, and picnicking.

Not far from the lake lies the CasaBlanca Lake Golf Course, an 18-hole challenge that you can play year around.

And don't forget your walking shoes. Texas A&M International University and Laredo Community College have designated walking trails in the area that take in riverfront property as well as brush country.

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