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Lake Travis Area Park Guide: Mansfield Dam Park

Written by Todd Hower | May 21, 2015

Mansfield Dam is one of the more popular parks in the Lake Travis area. Because of its location on the main body of Lake Travis, it serves as one of the primary access points for those of you who enjoy rolling your boat into the water every now then.

But the ability to launch your boat on Lake Travis has been limited to only a few options. For the past several years, the public boat ramp at Mansfield Dam has not been one of them.

A pattern of consistent rain in the Lake Travis area has brought the lake up to just above 634 feet — a water level we haven’t seen in nearly three years!

Bonus Giveaway in May: The 2015 Parade of Homes VIP Package

Written by Todd Hower | May 11, 2015

The Lake Travis Lifestyle Bonus Giveaway in May is your chance to win a Parade of Homes VIP Package — two Preview Party tickets and two Parade of Homes general admission tickets. It’s a total VIP Package value of $175!

The 2015 Parade of Homes is taking place at one of our featured neighborhoods, Serene Hills.

The Preview Party is the kick-off event on Wednesday May 20th from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. You’ll be part of the 60th Anniversary Parade of Homes celebration with live music, food and drinks. You’ll also have an opportunity to preview five of the featured homes in this year’s parade and see the latest trends in modern design, innovative architecture and custom construction.

Lake Travis Area Weekend Roundup: May 8th – May 10th

Written by Todd Hower | May 8, 2015

Happy Mother’s Day Weekend! You know that Sunday is your day moms, but wouldn’t it be nice to have a pass for the whole weekend?

Alright dads and kids — we’re kind of known for procrastinating — so let’s not try to do all this on Sunday morning. Today is the day to at least get out and buy a card. If you haven’t made any plans, now is a good time to check out our list of Lake Travis Area Spas or book a stay-cation in the Lake Travis area.

If you’re really lucky, you might find a reservation at one of the Best Bets for Mother’s Day Brunch. Be sure to enter our May Giveaway or grab a gift certificate from Bluebird Photography Studio for the perfect Mother’s Day present. Or just get the kids out of the house and give mom a quiet weekend at home.

And don’t forgot to call your mother!

Have a great weekend in and around the Lake Travis area.

Lake Travis Area Weekend Roundup: May 1st – May 3rd

Written by Todd Hower | May 1, 2015

The festivals keep coming and there is no shortage of them in and around the Lake Travis area this weekend.

Kick your weekend off listening to live music on your favorite patio on Friday night. But don’t stay out too late — Saturday is Lake Travis SpringFest at the Hill Country Galleria starting at 11am.

Kids seem to have endless amounts of energy, so get them out of bed for an early morning run on Sunday at Lake Travis ISD FitSmart.

If you like BIG festivals, then make a trip to the big city for one of the largest, and longest-running, arts/crafts and music festivals in the nation — the Pecan Street Festival is this Saturday and Sunday.

And if you’re not into festivals, then check out what else is on tap in and around Lake Travis this weekend — or just spend your day chilling on the lake.

Lake Travis Area Weekend Roundup: April 24th – April 26th

Written by Todd Hower | April 24, 2015

Well, hello there weekend, it’s so nice to see you again! It seems the weather is kicking this Lake Travis weekend off with some heavy thunderstorms … and that’s not something we are going to complain about around here — we just hope it doesn’t bring another rogue hail storm through the area. That was crazy!

There’s a lot going on this weekend, so let’s get started …

The water is warming up and we have a couple of events taking place on the lakes. Check out the Lake Travis in the Water Boat Show at Crosswater Yacht Club or the Ladies First ATX Wakesurf Open at Ski Shores on Lake Austin.

Big city festivals are underway and there are plenty to choose from this weekend. The party starts on Friday with the Austin Food + Wine Festival and continues on Saturday with Eeyore’s 52nd Annual Birthday Party and the 65th Annual Art City Austin.

Get out there and enjoy! Here’s what else is on tap in and around Lake Travis this weekend:

Todd Hower

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