The rugged terrain of the Highland Lakes in the Texas Hill Country makes it a prime place to practice extreme pastimes. Whether you’re ascending the gargantuan granite of Enchanted Rock, tearing down Spider Mountain by bike, or riding a wake Read more…
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Strawberry season is winding down and sunflower season is fast approaching at Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls. This rustic, roadside attraction is the perfect place for a day of family fun that changes with the seasons. The farm is Read more…
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Stay out of the kitchen and aim for the baseline. Part court tennis, part table tennis, and entirely a good vibe, pickleball is an accessible racquet sport that has captured the collective hearts of a diverse selection of players. At Read more…
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The Science Mill introduces the Food Forest, its latest exhibit, at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. The museum, 101 S. Lady Bird Lane in Johnson City, will be open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. that day. Visitors can grow an appreciation Read more…
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The Science Mill in Johnson City is a showcase of modern science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), featuring exhibits of innovation, ingenuity, and the wonders of the natural world. Even the building itself, a 19th century gristmill and cotton gin, Read more…
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The Science Mill in Johnson City has been selected as one of 2023’s Top 20 Places to Take Kids In and Around Austin by EntertainmentCalendar.com, a national network that showcases events, resources, and opportunities available in local communities. The nonprofit museum Read more…
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The first time I stood on Lake Marble Falls, I realized paddleboarding might be the best way to experience the natural beauty of the Highland Lakes. Lake Marble Falls is a small stretch of the Colorado River nestled between Wirtz Read more…
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The Llano River winds into the Highland Lakes from the far-west outskirts of the Texas Hill Country, pouring through its namesake town before spilling into Lake LBJ. The city of Llano has three parks that offer excellent and easy access Read more…
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You won’t hear cries of “I’m bored!” at the Putters & Gutters location in Marble Falls. The fun center offers an array of activities and entertainment, including a bowling alley, a mini-golf course, a go-kart track, an arcade, a skating Read more…
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When Texas turns on the heat, the Highland Lakes turns on its splash pads and opens its pools. Try them all, pick your favorite, and keep your cool in Marble Falls, Burnet, Bertram, Llano, Cottonwood Shores, and Johnson City. Highland Read more…
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