We are in clearlake area so if we are strapped for time we go hit Taylor Lake which is a small area just off clearlake main body....with the kids playing football and tournments for softball and volleyball it is a quick run from the house usually get out there at 7:00 am and run till 11 or 12 depends on game schedules. Nice and flat the houses block the wind coming in. If we have time it is Lake Houston, Lake Livingston, Lake Conroe or if we want to make a weekend we head to lake Travis and my buddy has nice house on Lake LBJ but a little of a drive for the weekend.