Your Guide To Marble Falls, Burnet, Kingsland, Llano, Spicewood, Horseshoe Bay, and ALL of the Highland Lakes.
The Highland Lakes and surrounding Texas Hill Country offer some incredible birding opportunities thanks to diverse landscapes and ample open spaces that provide habitats for hundreds of species of birds.Elizabeth Gardner of the Friends of Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge Read more…
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Despite its name, Devil’s Waterhole at Inks Lake State Park is a slice of swimming hole heaven, where Texans have been doing cannonballs and backflips off of a granite overhang into the water for decades. A small dam on the 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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Horseshoe Bay Nature Park is an 11-acre piece of recovering Texas Hill Country habitat. Walking through the park, it’s obvious an immense amount of consideration, love, and time was invested into the development of this miniature Highland Lakes preserve. At Read more…
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When spring wildflowers bloom along U.S. 281 in north Marble Falls, they highlight one of Burnet County’s historical gems: the “Bluebonnet House,” built in 1853. “It’s such an icon,” said Burnet resident Tommye Potts, whose grandfather Christian Dorbandt Jr. was Read more…
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Some of the best access points to the fabled hills and shores of the Highland Lakes are through the numerous Lower Colorado River Authority parks and recreation areas. The LCRA is best known for its management of water and energy Read more…
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The Highland Lakes boasts many natural wonders at which to spend the weekend. Enchanted Rock State Natural Area is a beautiful sight to see — and more and more people are flocking to see it. Many visitors will wait in Read more…
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Unplug, unwind, and relax at NowHere, a secluded 200-acre retreat hidden among the tall trees of Round Mountain at 3486 Old Marble Falls Road. Opened in April 2023 by husband-and-wife team Kamalu Fernandez and Erika Burnham, the upscale nature getaway Read more…
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The Highland Lakes’ mild climate allows for outdoor activities year-round, including dining out, thus a preponderance of restaurants with decks or patios. Many are dog-friendly, although some might have restrictions. If in doubt, call ahead. Here’s a list of Highland Read more…
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"In the Garden" columnists Martelle Luedecke and father Bill Luedecke offer the following tips for a beautiful, bountiful summer garden: In our gardens, we can have two types of insect pests: the ones that chomp away at plants and the Read more…
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