Lake Travis Lifestyle

Your Guide to Lake Travis, Austin TX

Archives for May 2014

BBQ Outfitters: Everything You Need for the Sport of Grilling and the Art of Barbecuing

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Grilling is a sport. Barbecuing is an art — at least in Texas.

Besides being a great place to call home, the mild climate in Austin makes it easy to do both all year long.

There are plenty of places to discover world class barbecue in the Lake Travis area. You just might find it around the corner at the neighbors house or in your own backyard.

Whether you’re keeping it simple by grilling up some burgers with friends or getting serious by dedicating your day to the art of smoking a brisket, having the right tools for the job is key.

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Lake Travis Marinas: Emerald Point Marina

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Lake Travis harbors its fair share of marinas. If you own a boat and are looking for a place to launch, it can be a tricky thing narrowing down the list of Lake Travis marinas.

Emerald Point Marina is located along a deep channel of Lake Travis, making it accessible in low water and a prime spot for all your boating adventures.

Boat rentals, storage and launching all happen at this watery fort, which boasts 308 covered and uncovered boat slips and can store vessels up to 100 feet in length. The year-round storage facility is also climate controlled.

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Your Guide to Organic Grocers in the Lake Travis Area

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Where do you shop for organic groceries?

As the Lake Travis area continues to grow, so do the choices for grocery stores. And if organic food fits your lifestyle, then you’ll be happy with the many locations and choices available in the area.

If you’re new to town or taking over the shopping list (dad’s), we have the ideal list of organic grocery stores.

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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: An Experience For Every Season

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One thing I love about the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is that it provides a different experience depending on the season. I’ve visited several times, and although the wildflowers are best during the spring there is never a shortage of things for the entire family to do and see.

The brand new Luci and Ian Family Garden is a big highlight, and I can tell it will be a fun exhibit any time of year. Named for lead donors Luci Baines Johnson (daughter of President Lyndon and first lady Lady Bird Johnson) and her husband, Ian Turpin, the Family Garden is over four acres of interactive features great for all ages.

We went to the Grand Opening last weekend and the entire family had a blast. It was a fun-filled day, with plenty of activities for the kids including face painting, a scavenger hunt, prizes and games.

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