Travel Blog
Welcome to your guide to exploring the Highland Lakes Region of the Texas Hill Country—a destination defined by scenic waterways, storied towns, and wide-open landscapes.
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Wintry warm-ups in the Highland Lakes: coffee, hot chocolate, tea
The weather outside may be chilly but these hot spots have just what you need to stay warm this winter. If you’re in search of a morning pick-me-up or an […]
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New state park coming to Burnet County
A new, 3,000-plus acre state park is in the works for the rugged country just north of Lake Buchanan, and it could be fully accessible by 2027. Post Oak Ridge […]
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Marble Falls makes Christmas even merrier
The city of Marble Falls is making a merry season even merrier in 2025 by introducing new events to its holiday lineup. The new events perfectly complement the traditional favorites […]
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Follow the star to Main Street Bethlehem
Be transported back in time and thousands of miles away to the ancient city of Bethlehem on the very night of Jesus’ birth at Main Street Bethlehem. Just one block […]
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Fall turkey season is here
It’s turkey time in Texas. The 2025-26 fall turkey season in Burnet County begins Nov. 1 and runs through Jan. 4. Another well-known turkey day is lurking ahead in late […]
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A Sprinkle of Holiday Twinkle in Marble Falls
Walkway of Lights in Marble Falls adds a dash of dazzle and a hearty helping of holiday cheer and color just before Thanksgiving. The longtime and much-loved Christmas lights display, […]
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Vintage showcase at Hill Country Motorheads
Hill Country Motorheads motorcycle museum in Burnet began decades ago, unknowingly, when two young brothers combined their lawn mowing earnings and purchased a minibike in the late 1960s. As the […]
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There’s joy in the journey: Running events in the Highland Lakes
While most dictionaries define a runner simply as “one who runs,” the motivation behind what makes one run is a bit more complex. Some people run for pure enjoyment (yes, […]
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Oatmeal Festival a hearty, small-town event
The 48th annual Oatmeal Festival serves up a bowl full of fun on Saturday, Sept. 27, in downtown Bertram. The festival is named after the tiny town of Oatmeal, Texas, […]
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Harvest fall fun at Sweet Berry Farm
Fall is in the air and fun is ripe for harvesting at Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls. The small-town, pick-your-own farm is a popular attraction for seasonal entertainment and […]
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First-ever Wakepoint Open a wake sports showcase
Wake sports competitors are ready to ride the waves on Lake LBJ as they vie for cash prizes and gear. Wakepoint Open, presented by NXTLVL Marine, is the first-ever World […]