Your Guide to Lake Travis, Austin TX
It’s been an exciting year in Lake Travis and in just a few days, we get to start over with a clean slate.
2017, here we come!
But before you begin this new year with all of your resolutions and such, we wanted to share a few things we and other Lake Travis residents have noticed.
Things that make us go hmmm …
In 2015, it was icebergs, fried chicken, and traffic.
In 2016, Lake Travisites were all about the great outdoors, shopping, a white crystalline substance called salt, and poking fun at themselves. Do the words “monogrammed Yeti” ring any bells?
Every topic we tackle isn’t always a hit. And we’re okay with that. The ones that resonate with YOU tell a cool story about our community.
We know you look forward to our Weekend Roundups every Friday and you like our monthly giveaways — ‘cuz winning free stuff from awesome Lake Travis area businesses is just plain cool.
We can also surmise that you enjoy your Hill Country sunsets, you like new restaurants, and you’re always jazzed about one topic in particular — our fabulously full Lake Travis.
We’ve been going at it for 3½ years now! And we’re quickly approaching 800 published posts.
With 2016 almost behind us, it’s time for a look back to see …
What are you passionate about?
What catches your attention?
What makes you laugh?
Take a look back at the 8 most talked about topics in 2016 on Lake Travis Lifestyle:
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If you ask most Austin area hikers about their favorite destination, they’ll likely give you one of three responses: the Barton Creek Greenbelt, the Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve, or the trail at Turkey Creek.
There’s nothing wrong with any of these answers.
With eight miles of trails conveniently located near the intersection of Mopac and 360, the Barton Creek Greenbelt is the city’s most popular hiking location for a reason.
The Wild Basin Preserve, meanwhile, features a peaceful waterfall and a few breathtaking scenic views.
And few dog-lovers can resist Turkey Creek’s unique mix of off-leash culture and winding creekside paths.
Yet, somehow, a place that harmoniously melds the best features of these three trails often goes unmentioned — and it’s located just a hop and a skip away from Lake Travis.
[Read more…] about River Place Nature Trail: The Most Underrated Hike in Austin
Driving west from Cedar Park on FM 1431 toward Lago Vista, you plunge down steep grades and charge uphill around curves surrounded by oak and juniper forest. Breath starts to come easier, relief from the stress of traffic.
Slow down and pull over after cresting the hill into Jonestown for another visual treat—IronWaves Custom Iron Art Studio & Gallery at 18658 FM 1431.
[Read more…] about IronWaves: Jonestown’s Hill Country Art Enclave
There’s a tap house in the Lakeway Market where you can fill up growlers with your favorite brew and even sample them all for free.
Did we just blow your mind?
Yeah. We thought so.
[Read more…] about Get Your Growler On: The Tap House at Lakeway Market
