Your Guide to Lake Travis, Austin TX
2018 has been an exciting year for critter sightings in the Lake Travis area. And not just the usual creepy crawlers like hairy spiders and snakes. We’re talking exotic game, like gazelles and a ghost deer, casually roaming around Lake Travis neighborhoods.
Okay, that’s not their real names. That’s what I called them, but that’s because I’m not a real Texan …
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Get ready to go big and get wet, Lake Travis. There’s a new floating aqua park headed your way, and it looks incredible. Go ahead and add it to your 30 Fun Things To Do This Summer list.
The eastern shores of Lake Travis are prepping to add yet another outdoor activity option in the form of a beautiful water park playground called Lake Travis Waterloo Adventures. It’s the brainchild of the owners of Lake Travis Zipline Adventures, Brian George, and John Shipley.
If you’ve ever been to Tulum, this new aqua park is reminiscent of parts of Xel-Ha Park minus the copious amounts of tropical fish. Or, Jurassic World-ish minus the dinosaurs. In other words, based on the natural surrounding and hillside views, you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped into an exotic location far from the hustle and bustle on 620.
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One thing Texans can agree on is their love of comfort food. Whether it’s deep-fried or cooked with lots of buttery love, it’s hard to deny great southern cuisine. Yum, butter…
The Lake Travis area is lucky to be home to three fab foodies who are sharing their love of cooking with a new cookbook, Spice Chicks of Drip’s: Fit for a Cowgirl, Best of Texas Hill Country Cooking.
This cookbook is not only full of delicious recipes, but it’s full of cute stories about family and things Texans can relate … to like a dessert section called, “Sister Shut Yo’ Mouth.”
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Well, the weather’s heating up in the Texas Hill Country, so it’s time to S-W-I-M.
With temps hovering at 100 degrees this summer, a dip in a natural spring-fed watering hole or a plunge in the pool is the best way to survive the Texas heat. Make the most of June, July, and August by adding all of these fantastic swimming spots to your 30 Fun Things To Do This Summer in Lake Travis list.
This year, we’ve updated our list with local cliff jumping info, because we know you like thrills. We’ve also added a few insider tips to make your visit to these favorite swimming spots more enjoyable, as well as tubing destinations nearby.
Without further ado, here’s our list of 10 Lake Travis area swimming spots. Enjoy!