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Fall is Back and So Are Our Outdoor Friends – Outdoors Report

Kool FM — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:01:55 +0000

The fall season is on us here at the lake. With the milder temperatures, the various wildlife are slowly migrating to our backyard.

Kool FM Presents the Fireworks Spectacular at Buffalo Springs Lake on July 3rd!

Landon King — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:01:19 +0000

Join Kool FM for the July 3rd Fireworks SPECTACULAR at Buffalo Springs Lake!

Strange and Interesting Birds Spotted at Buffalo Springs Lake: Outdoor Report

Kool FM — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:25:06 +0000

We spotted some very interesting birds this week. The first photo is an American Avocet with it’s upturned beak and spindly legs. The Avocet is referenced a “shore bird.” The second bird is the Glossy Ibis which has a downturned beak and brilliant colors on it’s wings. The third photo is a Bittern, which is a squatty [...]

Wildlife a Main Attraction This Summer : Outdoor Report

Kool FM — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 20:08:25 +0000

There are several species of animals roaming around Lubbock County. We come across many at the lake each week. The “Common Grey Fox” has been spotted several times along the shore as well as along the canyon rims. We catch glimpses of both White Tail and Mule Deer at different spots around the lake. There [...]

Tuxedo Clad Fisherman Spotted at Buffalo Springs Lake: Outdoor Report

Kool FM — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:41:13 +0000

I recently spotted a tuxedo-clad fisherman out at the lake. The off- white ruffles on his chest complemented the dark color of his sides and shoulders. His intensity as he fished was exceptional. The steely look in his eye proved he was a determined taskmaster as he surveyed the surface of the water.

Win a Family Four Pack of Passes to Buffalo Springs Lake

Kool FM — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:01:15 +0000

Here’s your chance to win a family four pack of tickets to Buffalo Springs Lake good for Saturday, May 26th. Kick start your Memorial Day weekend with a day at the lake. You and three of your family members or friends will enjoy a nice, relaxing day at the lake. Enter in our gravity form [...]

Perfect Fishing Spots on Buffalo Springs Lake [Sponsored]

Kool FM — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:52:55 +0000

There are several cool places to fish around Buffalo Springs Lake. If you like fishing from the docks, there are several including Paul's Pond, a little cove with a covered fishing spot!

Some of our anglers enjoy fishing in the inlet pond, where our lake receives water from the creek through the V8 Ranch to the west

Annual Buffalo Wing Cook-off at Buffalo Springs Lake is This Weekend [SPONSORED]

Kool FM — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:48:53 +0000

The annual Buffalo Wing Cook-off is this weekend, April 13-14, at Buffalo Springs Lake! Buffalo Springs Lake will be paying out $10,000 in prize money! The Buffalo Wing Cook-off will feature the main event for buffalo wings along with cooks submitting beans, chicken, brisket and pork spare ribs. We’re getting hungry just thinking about it. [...]

New Camping Sites Added at Buffalo Springs Lake [SPONSORED]

Kool FM — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:51:41 +0000

Buffalo Springs Lake has added 30 brand new shoreline camping spots. This RV campground has electric and water hookups right on the west shoreline of the upper end of the lake. This allows RV campers to back right up to the lake and wet a hook without having to walk down to the shoreline. Easter weekend [...]

Win a Family Four Pack to Buffalo Springs Lake

Kool FM — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:47:08 +0000

Here’s your chance to score a family four pack of entries to Buffalo Springs Lake. The family four pack is good for Saturday, April 7th only. It’s the perfect way to kick off your Easter weekend. Seven lucky winners will score a family four pack to Buffalo Springs Lake for Saturday. Nothing brings the family [...]

See Different Types of Deer on Your Weekend Hike – Outdoor Report [Sponsored]

Kool FM — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:45:44 +0000

Buffalo Springs Lake has 1207 acres inside it's fence lines. The wildlife here is very diverse including a variety of birds, feral hogs, foxes, coyotes, and an abundance of deer. While Lubbock County has no hunting season for deer, the lake property has both white tail deer and mule deer as well as a few that appear to be cross breeds of the two types. Many of these deer venture off from the V8 Ranch to the west of Buffalo Springs Lake.

Buffalo Springs Lake Cook Off [PICS]

Landon King — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:04:37 +0000

Kool 98 was proud to sponsor the 2011 Buffalo Springs Lake BBQ Cook Off this past weekend! Everyone had a blast and the food was delicious!

Be a Judge at the Buffalo Springs Lake 7th Annual Buffalo Wing Cook-Off This Weekend

Bob Worden — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:06:21 +0000

Buffalo Springs Lake 7th Annual State Championship Buffalo Wing Cook-Off is this weekend and you can be a judge for the whole thing. Click through to find out how you can be tasting some of the best BBQ and Wings in West Texas.

Dead Fish Wash Ashore At Buffalo Springs Lake

Landon King — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:34:11 +0000

So, a few fish have washed up on the shore a Buffalo. Big Deal! You can actually parlay this into a great afternoon of fishing! Read how on the next page.