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Lake Travis Area Parks Guide: Pace Bend Park

Written by Mandy Spivey | July 1, 2015

It’s a special time of the summer when the sun is out and Lake Travis is (almost) full.

To get your best views of the water and maybe even dip your toes in a bit, don’t forget one of the most popular of Travis County Parks, Pace Bend Park.

Take a drive west through the Hill Country along Highway 71 to Spicewood and just before crossing over the Pedernales River, head down Pace Bend Road to arrive at the park. You’ll be hard-pressed to find better glimpses of the blue waters of Lake Travis.

Lake Travis Day Trip of the Month: Johnson City

Written by Mandy Spivey | June 24, 2015

There are times when getting out of the house is more than what some may call simple “weekend plans” — sometimes you need a change of scenery and just a touch of nostalgia to get your mind back on track.

That’s one of the reasons you might adore living in the Lake Travis area. The close proximity to the Texas Hill Country gives you easy access to quaint and historical Texas towns like Fredericksburg, Dripping Springs and Blanco — which are fun to tour for a weekend or even a day.

Not too far up the road from us is Johnson City, one of the more famous small Texas towns because of its hometown ties to President Lyndon B. Johnson. But that’s not all the town has going for it these days, in fact you can find natural state parks, fun shopping and even a brewery on the square.

Last Stand Brewing Company: A New Addition to Brewer's Alley

Written by Mandy Spivey | June 3, 2015

Saturdays around Brewer’s Alley has gotten quite busy these days. If you want to experience some of the newest brews to come out of Central Texas, just take a short drive to the outskirts of Austin, out near Hamilton Pool Road and Fitzhugh Road to have your taste.

From Jester King Brewery to Thirsty Planet Brewing Company, the portal to the Texas Hill Country is home to a growing collection of beer makers keen on quenching your thirst for craft beer.

Meet the newest brewers on the block, Last Stand Brewing Company, which is headed by a trio of beer creators — husband and wife Kerry and Mandi Richardson and Louisiana native Mignonne Gros.

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