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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Kevin Fowler closes out Marble Falls concert series
The sun is setting on the 2025 Marble Falls Summer Concert Series, but not before Texas country star Kevin Fowler rocks the Johnson Park Amphitheater stage on Aug. 8. The […]
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F1 Powerboat Championship comes to Burnet County
The Formula One Powerboat Championship series makes its Burnet County debut with the Battle on the Colorado, which is Aug. 1-3, 2025, on Lake Marble Falls. Marble Falls is no […]
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Independence Day 2025 celebrations
The Highland Lakes of Burnet County (and a little beyond) marks America’s birthday with Fourth of July fireworks, parades, live music, and more. Marble Falls Lakeside Park, 305 Buena Vista […]
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Cricket chirps and cicada choruses: summer’s soundtrack
The iconic soundtrack of summer in the Highland Lakes is not heard through dashboard speakers—nature’s songs need no amplification. Burnet County is home to a chorus of insects, including cicadas, […]
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Take a hike—for free—in Burnet County
Hit the trails at no charge at the following scenic and peaceful outdoor destinations in the Highland Lakes of Burnet County. Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge Refuge headquarters, 24518 RR […]
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Pickleball a big deal in Burnet County
Pickleball fans will be pleased to know that, in the Highland Lakes of Burnet County, players have their pick of pickleball courts, and many are public. Pickleball burst onto the […]
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Marble Falls FiestaJam spotlights singer-songwriters
FiestaJam 2025 is May 1-3 in Marble Falls. Legendary Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel, led by Ray Benson, headlines the event. The music festival celebrates singer-songwriters while benefiting […]
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Bluebonnet Festival blooms in April
The 42nd annual Bluebonnet Festival blooms April 11-13, 2025. The festival is Burnet’s largest event, drawing an estimated 35,000 people each year. It celebrates the beloved state flower, the Texas […]
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Paint the Town in Marble Falls
When thirty-six talented artists from across the country converge on Marble Falls during wildflower season for a plein-air art competition, the results are breathtaking. During Paint the Town, artists fan […]
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It’s boom time for Bluebonnet Airshow
The 33rd annual Bluebonnet Airshow will soar and boom over Burnet on Saturday, March 15, 2025. The popular event hosted by the Highland Lakes Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force […]