At a little past 1:30 p.m. on April 8, 2024, the Highland Lakes had a front-row seat to a rare total solar eclipse. The moon swung perfectly between Earth and the sun, creating a series of spectacular cosmic phenomena amid Read more…
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The centerpiece painting at Belóved Gallery in Marble Falls hangs alone in a room where visitors are encouraged to sit and spend time with the “Prince of Peace,” a portrait of Jesus by child prodigy Akiane Kramarik. “There’s not one Read more…
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Rattlesnakes. Komodo dragons. Anacondas. Chameleons. Crocodiles. Cobras. These are usually some of the first creatures to slither and crawl their way into our childhood imaginations, but we rarely get a chance to see them in the flesh. Enter Reptilandia. This Read more…
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The winding roads and rolling hills in the Highland Lakes create picture-perfect views. The Highland Lakes features some of the highest elevations in the Hill Country, allowing a scope of land that goes for miles. Catch sweeping views of sparkling Read more…
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The Texas Hill Country, which includes the Highland Lakes area, was named one of the best places to visit in the world in 2024 by CNN Travel. Marble Falls’ Blue Bonnet Cafe and Spicewood’s Krause Springs received special recognition. Editors Read more…
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Road trips are both nostalgic and forward-looking, evoking memories of long-past family vacations as well as a sense of adventure as you explore new places. They’re also an inexpensive way to see the sights of your chosen destination. The Highland Read more…
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If you feed them, they will come. Hummingbirds. These tiny, spectacular creatures return each year to the Highland Lakes and much of Texas, and if you are lucky, you are in for a show. The southern migration of ruby-throated and Read more…
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Captured in raised silver letters against a black metal background, the history of Texas can be found on roadsides and old buildings and in parks across the state. Currently, more than 16,000 Texas Historical Markers dot the landscape of the Read more…
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Most of us have a bucket list, a personal inventory of experiences and destinations. So what if you limited it to the Highland Lakes? Well, you would still end up with a long list. Here’s a start. 1. Hike Enchanted 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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