Your Guide To Marble Falls, Burnet, Kingsland, Llano, Spicewood, Horseshoe Bay, and ALL of the Highland Lakes.
“In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf. One Sunday morning the warm sun came up and — pop! — out of the egg came a tiny and very hungry caterpillar.” — from “The Very Read more…
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FOURTH OF JULY FLOOD NOTE: Before visiting any of the outdoor destinations, check their websites to make sure they are open in the aftermath of the July 4, 2025, flood. Bring your canine companion when you visit the Highland Lakes, Read more…
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Don’t blink or you’ll miss this reclusive insect eater and friend to gardens everywhere Skinks sound like a character straight out of a Dr. Seuss book — they even act and look like one. If you ever get a chance Read more…
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Pesticides, bug repellents, and other common pest control solutions might provide gardeners with quick fixes, but the best way to naturally reduce unwanted pests in your plants can be done naturally with a little patience and planning. “If you own Read more…
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Lighting to suit the mood and uses of home spaces is an art. Gay Idom, the licensed lighting designer for Broadway Showroom, 914 RR 1431 in Marble Falls, goes beyond looks to consider comfort and safety. “You can’t see Read more…
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Rock-climbing experts offer lessons and outdoor adventure for all skill levels Rock climbing once only drew wild adventurers to even wilder places where they could pit themselves against the mountains, boulders, and cliff faces of the world. Today, the sport Read more…
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FOUR LEGS Please, if you see an animal behaving oddly, do not approach it. Rabies is not like in the cartoons with a wild animal frothing at the mouth and a neon arrow above. Some odd behaviors might be a Read more…
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Monarch super generation now headed for Highland Lakes The Texas Butterfly Ranch is more a state of mind than a place, although it is a location, both online and on the ground in Central Texas. No, there is no mailing Read more…
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Without pollinators, we wouldn’t have food to eat, said Vicki Adcock, a member of the Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association. Close to 75 percent of the world’s crops depend on pollinators for sustained production, according to the United Nations Food Read more…
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Cooking outside no longer means grilling burgers over charcoal. Homeowners are now opting for full outdoor kitchens, whether for entertaining large crowds or changing the scenery for a family meal. It’s a great way to enjoy the great outdoors, especially Read more…
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