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 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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You don’t need wheels to enjoy Spider Mountain Bike Park in Burnet County
Even if you’re not a mountain biking enthusiast, Spider Mountain Bike Park has plenty to offer Burnet County tourists. Its unique chairlift carries riders 350…
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Find Peace and Relaxation at Cool Waters Cabin
Immerse yourself in Cool Waters Cabin, a peaceful vacation spot in Burnet County on the Colorado River as it flows to Lake LBJ. Lounge under…
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May festivals from Marble Falls to Bertram
May makes merry in the Highland Lakes of Burnet County with a slew of festivals. The fun starts the second weekend of May in Marble…
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Birdsong Cabin on Lake LBJ cove in Burnet
Dangle your feet into a calm, no wake zone of the Colorado River, with or without a fishing pole, all day long in the backyard…
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Bold and impressive, Burnet County museums open again!
Two historical museums in Burnet County recently reopened after a year of closure because of the coronavirus pandemic. Fort Croghan in Burnet and The Falls…
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That Texas Couple gives tourism thumbs-up to Highland Lakes after visit
Travel bloggers and social media influencers Michelle and Marty Snell, known online as That Texas Couple, spent the weekend visiting wineries, local businesses, and other…
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Bluebonnet Festival and more make a Burnet County comeback in April
The Burnet County schedule of events looks a lot different than the 2020 version! With COVID-19 vaccinations on the upswing and reported cases going down,…
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Experience your happy place on the lake at Camp Bruni
The key ingredients to a great getaway are a peaceful setting, relaxation, water, water, and more water. This describes the attributes of Camp Bruni on…
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Experience the wildflowers of Burnet County in the Highland Lakes
The landscape in the Highland Lakes of Burnet County explodes with an abundance of color each spring as wildflowers burst forth for a show you…
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Sweet Berry Farm bursting with berries and blooms
Berry season begins in March at Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls, located in southern Burnet County. As the month began, tulips were about to…
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Seahorse Cove on Lake Buchanan a secluded paradise
BY ALECIA ORMSBY Wake up to the sound of water lapping against the lakeshore as a motorboat passes by, enjoy a gorgeous waterfront sunset from…
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Walk through Burnet County history on the square
By Alecia Ormsby Take a stroll around the Burnet County Courthouse square for a time-traveling trip through the history of this Highland Lakes community. In…