Cathy Hale

30 Fun Things To Do This Summer in Lake Travis

Written by Cathy Hale | May 29, 2019

Yes, it’s good to be a Lake Travis-ite this summer. Lake Travis is open for business, which makes for exciting summer days and breezy evenings gazing at a beautiful Texas sunset.

As of May 28, 2019, LCRA reported Lake Travis and Lake Buchanan are 97% full. This time last year, we were hovering at 84% full. There’s also more rain on the way for the Texas Hill Country, so we’re going to be happy and full for a while.

Once again, we’ve got your annual Summer Fun Roundup. There’s so much to do and see right in your backyard — how many ‘Fun Things’ will you do?

Here are 30+ fun things to do this summer in Lake Travis.

5 Dog-Friendly Dining Spots in the Lake Travis Area

Written by Cathy Hale | May 22, 2019

You’ve got a while until the dog days of summer are officially here — July 12 – August 20 — but why not get a head start?

There are lots of pet-friendly restaurants throughout the Texas Hill Country, so your favorite barkin’ best friend doesn’t have to miss out on the fun.

We’re looking at a few Lake Travis area spots that are even friendlier than pet-friendly. They’re almost pet-mandatory.

Lake Travis Area Snake Safety: Sharing Space with your Slithery Neighbors

Written by Cathy Hale | May 15, 2019

If you live in the Lake Travis area, you’ve probably been hearing about all of the recent snake sightings. Just yesterday the words “we killed a 3-foot long copperhead in Point Venture” gave us a good scare. If you’re new to the Texas Hill Country, it’s time to re-evaluate your life choices.

Just kidding! You’ll be fine. If you can handle the fire ants and the scorpions and the mountain lions, you can handle the snakes.

It’s one of the things that makes living in the Hill Country so wonderful — the abundance of nature. But you have to be smart if you live in Texas because there are more than a few critters that you don’t want to mess with. Same goes for your pets.

It’s not just about sneaky scavengers and docile turkeys. There are things that rattle and hiss…

How Long Will Lake Travis Stay Full?

Written by Cathy Hale | May 8, 2019

You could say, “for a while,” but that seems rather obvious. It has been a rainy few weeks with more rain in the forecast. Sure, the wet weather interferes with your outdoor plans right now, but you won’t be complaining this summer as you enjoy a wonderfully full Lake Travis.

But just how long will it be before you start complaining again that your beautiful Lake Travis is getting low? Griping doesn’t count.

Let’s take a look and see if we can figure it out.

Pre-Summer Plunge: A Sneak Peek at May Events in the Lake Travis Area

Written by Cathy Hale | May 1, 2019

And like that – boom! – It’s May. Wasn’t it just March? Was April only one week long? Yikes.

Lake Travis ISD and Leander ISD parents know what happens towards the end of May. School is out. It’s time for summer fun with your children at home all day, every day. Every single day. All day long.

But before that happens, Lake Travis has many weeks in May with lots of different activities and events. That’s why we’re doing a sneak peek of what’s shaking in the Lake Travis area this month.

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