Your Guide To Marble Falls, Burnet, Kingsland, Llano, Spicewood, Horseshoe Bay, and ALL of the Highland Lakes.
The story of Strickling, a once-bustling town north of Bertram in Burnet County, bares no resemblance to the Strickling of today. If you’re on FM 1174 several miles past Bertram, the only thing that lets you know a town once Read more…
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Can you say “HOT?” Yes, it is summertime. Please make sure to stay hydrated! We drink lots of water. Sometimes, we get tired of the taste of water, but you have your garden. Pinch off a couple of mint leaves and Read more…
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A trip on Lake Buchanan with Vanishing Texas River Cruise puts you next to waterfalls, local wildlife, and winged Winter Texans. Yes, you might meet some friendly human visitors on your cruise, but the migrating bald eagles that call Lake Buchanan Read more…
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Boat on up to Lake LBJ’s newest restaurant on the water. Urban Austin meets laid-back lake life at Boat Town Burger Bar, which will be serving fresh food and cold drinks all summer long. The restaurant sits on Lake LBJ Read more…
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When it comes to home improvement, the obvious fixes are sometimes the most important, especially when it comes to your home heating and cooling systems. If you have been neglecting your air-conditioning service then you owe it to your quality of life Read more…
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Any bathroom makeover requires serious thought and advance planning, especially when the budget is limited. Fortunately, economical and attractive bathroom renovations are entirely possible. Even a budget redo can look like a million bucks with just a few creative touches. Here Read more…
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Plant your pumpkins for Halloween this July 4 weekend. (Well, the Monday after will be fine, too.) Pinch back chrysanthemums, Mexican marigold mint, marigold, autumn asters, salvias, and other late summer, fall-blooming annuals and perennials. Vegetables to plant: Okra, eggplant (transplants), peppers (transplants), Read more…
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Spend a sunny day picking berries at Sweet Berry Farm. Located in Marble Falls, this homegrown farm is the perfect family-friendly destination. Start a healthy tradition and go out picking the delicious berries that are in season! Sweet Berry Farm Read more…
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Stan from Granite Shoals asks: How long do mosquito eggs survive on a dry surface? (After I’ve dumped the bowl that collected water when it rained.) Answer: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Eggs are very hardy; Read more…
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The vision of a blind man carved the community of Marble Falls from the limestone and granite that eventually put it on the economic map of a burgeoning new state. Adam Rankin Johnson could see perfectly well in 1854 when Read more…
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