Your Guide To Marble Falls, Burnet, Kingsland, Llano, Spicewood, Horseshoe Bay, and ALL of the Highland Lakes.
Sweeping views of rolling hills, shady oak groves, and fields of wildflowers are what you’ll find at Burnet’s newest wedding venue: Redbird Ridge. Built by hand over the past two years by Shannon and Steve Prothro, Redbird Ridge quickly gained Read more…
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While Western traditions seem to be riding off into the sunset elsewhere in the United States, here in the Highland Lakes, they are celebrated throughout spring and summer in the sport of rodeo. The area throws the most exciting and Read more…
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We have more formulas for safely ridding gardens of pests without having to “nuke” the bugs. We have already dealt with grasshoppers by using flour from the grocery store and fire ants by using a mixture of molasses, liquid humate Read more…
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“There are no strangers here,” said Janell Hanlon, co-owner of the Hill Country Motorheads vintage motorcycle museum in Burnet. “Guys will come in here, they won’t know each other, but after a few minutes, they’ll be sharing and swapping stories.” Read more…
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The mesquite and pecan trees have awakened, and according to old-timers, that means the last freeze has occurred. It is time to transplant from the nursery, your greenhouse, or gifts from friends and fellow gardeners. Here are a few tips Read more…
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The Texas Hill Country’s Highland Lakes area has a multitude of live music venues hosting a variety of acts. Check out 101HighlandLakes.com/Events for upcoming shows.
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Finding a place to volunteer in Burnet and Llano counties can be an easy process that only takes a bit of research to narrow your list of interests. Volunteer opportunities are almost endless in the Highland Lakes. You can choose Read more…
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The hummers are back! We saw our first hummingbird on March 13. When did you see yours? For the first week or two, mix a 3-to-1 ratio of water to sugar. (No artificial sweetener, please.) Then, switch to a 4:1 Read more…
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We’ve heard many experts say this is NOT the time to make large cuts on oaks because they are susceptible to oak wilt. But what is oak wilt? “Oak wilt is an infectious disease caused by the fungus Ceratocystis fagacearum, which Read more…
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KINGSLAND — When Steven W. Horn retired as a dean at the University of Wyoming, he decided to go public with something he had only done privately: write books. However, he knew he couldn’t simply write tales that entertained; he Read more…
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