Your Guide To Marble Falls, Burnet, Kingsland, Llano, Spicewood, Horseshoe Bay, and ALL of the Highland Lakes.
The hardest part RVing in the Highland Lakes is deciding where to stay and what to do — and that’s because there are so many great options. Here are some RV spots in the Highland Lakes: Badu Park, 300 Legion Read more…
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Some vegetables you can sow directly into the ground this time of year are broccoli, beans (there’s one variety Gold Mine Sweet wax bean that we’re going to try), cabbages, cauliflower, and squash. Did you get your pumpkins planted after Read more…
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It’s all about the scrub. Black-capped vireos live in it and goats eat it. The balance between those two needs creates the perfect habitat for the once-endangered songbird, which makes its home in Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge. Sitting atop 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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You don’t need a boat to fish the Highland Lakes. Anglers can stand on the banks of the area’s lakes, rivers, and creeks and drop a line to catch the big one. All you need is a rod and reel, Read more…
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On most days, southwest winds blow 15-20 mph across the expanse of Lake Buchanan. The biggest body of water in the Highland Lakes chain measures nearly 5 miles across at its widest point and is 30 miles long. If you’re Read more…
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If you love the great outdoors but not the great discomfort of sleeping in a bag on the ground in a hot tent, think upscale. Glamping—”glamourous” plus “camping”—combines luxury and creature comforts into a nature resort vacation. The Highland Lakes Read more…
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Backbone Creek hike-and-bike trail in Marble Falls is a peaceful, gravel thread that weaves together the city’s parks. The mostly shaded and easygoing path is just over a mile long and accommodates hikers, bikers, disc golf tossers, and leashed dogs. 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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Before mowing, double check brown spots on your lawn. Mike Riley of Horseshoe Bay brought to our attention that we might have baby rabbits underfoot. Sometimes, a patch of dried grass (when everything else around isn’t dry) is the top Read more…
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