When conditions are right, the bluebonnets at Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area in Spicewood stretch out to the horizon like a sea. The park is one of the best spots for a wildflower walk. Main photo and cover photo by Dakota Morrissiey

The spring/summer 2025 edition of 101 Fun Things to do in the Highland Lakes is out! Pick up a free copy at Highland Lakes businesses and Texas travel centers, or flip through the digital version online at 101HighlandLakes.com.

Special to this issue are stories on:

  • the ranking of our lakes by expert anglers based on fishing quality, accessiblity, and aesthetics;
  • the best wildflower walks in the Highland Lakes (and not just bluebonnets);
  • and a spotlight on the city of Burnet, where Texas history meets Hill Country charm.

You’ll also find a long list—101—of fun things to do, see, and experience to better plan your trip to the Highland Lakes. And keep the magazine handy when you arrive; you might decide to switch course and try something new.

101 Fun Things to do in the Highland Lakes and 101HighlandLakes.com are your guides to this special piece of the Texas Hill Country!