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Your Guide to Lake Travis, Austin TX

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Outdoor Recreation in the Lake Travis Area

Austinites are known for their health-conscious attitudes, and the communities surrounding Lake Travis are no different.

You can always spot cyclists and runners in the area, whether in neighborhoods or even on the more busy roadways. You'd almost have to work at not being active considering the many miles of hiking and biking trails, swimming spots and array of outdoor activities that can be enjoyed all year long.

Recreational activities aside, the Lake Travis area is home to all manner of athletes, including various championship teams at the high school level. Among them is the Lake Travis High School football program which boasts six state titles.

But you don't have to be in training for a marathon to enjoy the great outdoors in the Lake Travis area. Check out some of the Lake Travis area outdoor activities you and your family can start enjoying today.

Finding What You Lost in Lake Travis

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Lake Travis is THE place to be right now. Sunshine, a full lake and long summer days. Your bright blue lake has been hopping for weeks. But as you know, fun in the lake can also lead to unfortunate mistakes like dropping your iPhone into the murky depths.

Or dropping your Yeti. Or losing your Apple Watch or your car keys. Or, even worse, a diamond ring. But what if you lost a wedding band, fellas. Do you think you’d ever find that again?

Well, you just might with help from Lake Travis Scuba. Think of them as our aquatic Ghostbusters — who ya gonna call?

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Lake Travis Summer: Movies in the Park and Dive-In Movies in the Pool

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Ahhh, summertime in Lake Travis.

It’s time for a summer break filled with swimming, waking up late, and just plain fun. And for the parents — let’s not forget about the break from all the school traffic.

It’s also time once again for a summer of movies in Lakeway. Every Friday night from June 8 until August 10, Lakeway is the place to go for Movies in the Park and Dive-In Movies at the pool.

What’s showing this year? Here’s the scoop:

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A Floating Adventure Water Park Opens On Lake Travis

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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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10 Lake Travis Area Swimming Spots

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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!

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Spreading Holiday Cheer: Tips for Decorating Roadside Trees in Lake Travis

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“Is that cedar tree on 620 draped in a glittery metallic substance, or is my gluten-free eggnog too strong?”

If you’re new to the Lake Travis area, you may be puzzled by the magical appearance of roadside Christmas trees. Relax, you’re not hallucinating. It’s an Austin tradition.

Every year after Thanksgiving, trees along the busiest highways in the Lake Travis area start to get more festive as Christmas approaches. By the time December 25th arrives there are literally hundreds of brightly colored, cheery trees lining roadways in and around Austin. It’s a rather spectacular sight to see.

If you’re feeling inspired to decorate a tree yourself, you might have a few questions swirling around in that jolly head of yours.

Is this an organized thing? I bet there’s a virtual sign-up sheet on Shutterfly somewhere.

Is it legal? Getting arrested could be a major buzz kill.

Are there rules? Because there are always rules.

Can I advertise my company? Why spend marketing dollars when you have trees.

If you’d like to add this tree-tastic tradition to your holiday To-Do list, we’ve got the answers you seek.

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