Todd Hower

A Lake Travis Spring Break in the Mountains

Written by Todd Hower | March 12, 2015

Next week is spring break for Lake Travis and Leander ISD. It’s a great time to get out of Austin and take that family vacation you’ve been waiting for. If you’re sticking around, we happen to live in an amazing place that can make it pretty easy to enjoy a stay-cation.

One of the more popular getaways for many families in the Lake Travis area (and the State of Texas) is a ski vacation. If you head to the mountains for spring break, you (or your kids) are likely to see many familiar faces at the Austin airport and out on the slopes.

Ski areas from New Mexico to Colorado seem to be among the top choices for spring breakers from Texas — but any mountains with snow will do.

Lake Travis Area Weekend Events: March 6th – March 8th

Written by Todd Hower | March 6, 2015

It looks like this Texas winter is finally starting to loosen its grip. It’s nice to see the blue skies and sun return for a couple of days. Usually we have what’s called a cold snap — wintry weather that will last for a couple days — not several weeks. March is here and it’s time to get warm!

The Oasis and Steiner Ranch Steakhouse are back on the calendar with live music. Lakeway has outdoor and indoor activities this weekend. Stop by Sailfish Park to help clear out some brush and eat free pizza at Firewise Field Day. Or find your treasure at the Lakeway Indoor City-Wide Garage Sale this Saturday at the Lakeway Activity Center. Always fun for the little ones is the Free Kids Workshop at Home Depot (Bee Cave and Four Points location).

We have plenty of other things for you to do and ways to stay up late on Saturday night, but not too late — it’s the weekend we lose an hour of sleep. We’ll see you out and about the Lake Travis area. Live Local!

The 9 Drivers You'll Meet at 620 and 2222

Written by Todd Hower | March 5, 2015

It’s the most talked about intersection in the Lake Travis area.

There are three times of the day this intersection is best to avoid — morning, afternoon, and evening. Or in other words, you could say it’s best to avoid this intersection altogether. If you’re living along the 620 corridor and you have to get north or west, you don’t have a choice.

For anyone that has the pleasure of this intersection being a part of their daily slog, you start to take notice of the other drivers. Starting at about 7:00 am during weekdays is when traffic starts to build. Cars and trucks coming out of Bee Cave and Lakeway join together as they make their way past Steiner Ranch and begin to jockey for position.

Many types of drivers emerge as we all work our way up to the most loved intersection in the Lake Travis area — 620 and 2222.

Lake Travis Area Weekend Events: February 27th – March 1st

Written by Todd Hower | February 27, 2015

It has been a cold week in the Lake Travis area and we’re hoping for the weather to warm up and clear up for the weekend. That’s because it’s a lot more fun to make the trip to the big city and fly your kite at the 86th Annual Zilker Park Kite Festival when it’s sunny and warm. Chances for rain on Sunday are pretty good, so if Mother Nature refuses to cooperate (again!) a rain date is scheduled for March 8th.

There are a couple of rain or shine events to check out this weekend including our worth-the-trip Braunfest in New Braunfels. Or stay closer to home and get some exercise this Sunday at Run for a Purpose 5K and KidsK taking place through the rolling hills of Lakeway. Sign up to run or show up to cheer and help fight lung cancer.

We hope to see you (and the sun) out and about this weekend!

Lake Travis Area Weekend Events: February 20th – February 22nd

Written by Todd Hower | February 20, 2015

Live music and events in Lake Travis? Why yes, we have that! Things are a little bit slower around here during the colder months, but you can always find live music and something to do in this beautiful place that we get to call home.

After a week of running your kids around to various sporting activities and play dates, drop them off at Rolly Pollies in Bee Cave for a Parents Night Out. The weather on Saturday should be perfect for a road trip out to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area and the first annual Enchanted Rock Star Party. Or make the trip to McDade for the 6th Annual Sherwood Forest Faire. The Blue Man Group will be at The Long Center all weekend and that’s a show you don’t want to miss. Check out more things to do outside in Lake Travis for inspiration.

It looks like we have until Sunday before the next cold front rolls into town so get out there and enjoy the warm!

Todd Hower

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