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Shaffer Bend Recreation Area

Trail runs toast golden season, brews, and boos

Drink in fall’s beauty and bounty at three October trail runs in the Highland Lakes. Two are odes to autumn, while the other two toast local beers and wines with Halloween themes. OCT. 4 Autumn Harvest trail runs Turkey Bend Read more…

September 23, 2025

An enormous rock formation pushes out into Lake Travis at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey

Hiking, Outdoors

EXPLORING LCRA PARKS: Shaffer Bend Recreation Area on Lake Travis is scenic, accessible

Dakota Morrissiey

Some of the best access points to the fabled hills and shores of the Highland Lakes are through the numerous Lower Colorado River Authority parks and recreation areas. The LCRA is best known for its management of water and energy Read more…

December 26, 2022