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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Summer Soundtrack: Live music in Burnet County
Summer is sounding off in the Highland Lakes of Burnet County. Chirping cicadas echo across warm Texas Hill Country nights along with live music during three concert series. Well known […]
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Spread out at Cypress Hideaway on Lake LBJ
Cypress Hideaway is a new favorite on Lake LBJ. The sprawling vacation property in the Highland Lakes of Burnet County can easily host one family or a whole reunion. The […]
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The Highland Lakes explained
The Highland Lakes are a series of freshwater lakes along the lower Colorado River in the Hill Country region of Texas. The lakes are formed by dams built and operated […]
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Vineyard Vista has views and charm
Treat your crew to a Texas Hill Country-style home with a vineyard view at The Vineyard Vista. The rustic white-rock home comfortably sleeps eight and sits on four private acres […]
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Get Starry-Eyed at Eagle Eye Observatory
The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, has attention turning to the sky in the Highland Lakes as the area is in the path of totality. At Eagle Eye […]
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Room for everyone and the dog at Casita Grove
Imagine the perfect lakefront vacation home. Multiply it by two. Now, add a decked-out waterfront casita with the sole purpose of entertaining and lakefront living. Throw in a large covered […]
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Bluebonnets are booming in Burnet County
Highland Lakes or bust! The arrival of spring in Burnet County brings a boom of bluebonnets. We’ll let you in on a not-so-secret secret: We’re kinda smitten with the perky […]
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Lovebirds take flight to the Highland Lakes
If February finds you in the mood for amore, plan a sweet escape to the Highland Lakes of Burnet County. Cozy treetop love nests and sublime hilltop hideaways will please […]
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Trot over to 950 Gregg, a Burnet County contemporary
Guests who visit 950 Gregg, an elegant Highland Lakes retreat in Spicewood, are sure to enjoy its unique style. The rental home’s dogtrot layout is simple and functional and blends […]
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Birding a year-round activity in Burnet County
Bird-watching in Burnet County is hard to beat: It’s free, easy, and simply incredible year-round. The diverse landscapes found in the Texas Hill Country are as attractive to birds as […]