Your Guide To Marble Falls, Burnet, Kingsland, Llano, Spicewood, Horseshoe Bay, and ALL of the Highland Lakes.
From the first fly-by in mid-March through the summer frenzy, we are fascinated by hummingbirds. Ever ask yourself: Aren’t hummers friendly? Sit back and relax and read some fantabulous information in support of this theory. First, hummingbirds are extremely intelligent. Read more…
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The secret to a successful summer hike in the Highland Lakes is to plan ahead for what will be a hot, humid walk on the wild side. Temperatures can often soar into the triple digits on the trails, warns the Read more…
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Central and South Texas — and, oddly, Louisville, Kentucky — were the only places you could buy Big Red soda after it was invented in Waco in 1937. Created by Grover C. Thomsen and R.H. Roark, its first moniker was Read more…
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After working at Nelly’s ice cream shop for two years, Maria Hernandez views making its creamy concoctions as a labor of love. Each day, she arrives at the Marble Falls shop, 1808 U.S. 281 North, with a smile and a Read more…
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The ideal temperature for grasshoppers is 86-112 degrees. Sounds like a Central Texas summer to us. Grasshoppers can and will eat half their body weight daily. If you've noticed that the leaves in your garden are beginning to look like Read more…
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In anticipation of a hot summer in Central Texas (imagine that), it is necessary to deeply water trees and shrubs and track the watering needs of flowers and vegetables daily. The best times to water are in the early morning Read more…
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The pollinators are happy! Wildflowers are flourishing, bees are buzzing (not at the hummingbird feeder), and butterflies are flittering and fluttering. We welcome June with a smile. JUNE GARDEN DUTIES 1. Clean bird feeders. Molded seed will make our feathered friends Read more…
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Expert tips on how to stop the spread of invasive species in water Boaters heading to the Highland Lakes for summer fun can help keep the area safe from invasive species with a little bit of knowledge and some thoughtful Read more…
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The Old West and modern Texas converge in the heart of the Hill Country in the city of Llano on the Llano River. This blend of old and new Texas includes a world-famous barbecue restaurant, fine dining on wild game, Read more…
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By Alecia Ormsby While visiting the Highland Lakes, take the opportunity to shop and enjoy the local food and drink offerings found on Burnet’s historic courthouse square. From antiques to jewelry, coffee to wine, chicken wings to burgers, everything is Read more…
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