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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![Jackson Street Jams 2026 lineup announced]()
Jackson Street Jams 2026 lineup announced
Jackson Street Jams free concert series is ready to get the shows on the road. The 2026 concert lineup exceeds expectations. The concerts take place on the Jackson Street-Main Street […]
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![Burnet Bluebonnet Festival blooms, April 10-12]()
Burnet Bluebonnet Festival blooms, April 10-12
Spring is in the air and excitement is building for the 43rd annual Burnet Bluebonnet Festival. The much-loved festival takes place the second weekend in…
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![Wildflower Chronology in Burnet County]()
Wildflower Chronology in Burnet County
In the Highland Lakes of Burnet County, bluebonnets are the first wildflowers to signal the arrival of spring soon joined by a colorful variety of…
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![Bluebonnet Airshow is coming in hot]()
Bluebonnet Airshow is coming in hot
The 34th annual Bluebonnet Airshow is coming in hot over Burnet on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The popular event hosted by the Highland Lakes Squadron of the…
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![Wintry warm-ups in the Highland Lakes: coffee, hot chocolate, tea]()
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…
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![New state park coming to Burnet County]()
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…
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![Marble Falls makes Christmas even merrier]()
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…
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![Follow the star to Main Street Bethlehem]()
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…
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![Fall turkey season is here]()
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…
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![A Sprinkle of Holiday Twinkle in Marble Falls]()
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…
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![Vintage showcase at Hill Country Motorheads]()
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…
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![There’s joy in the journey: Running events in the Highland Lakes]()
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…
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![Oatmeal Festival a hearty, small-town event]()
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…
