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Get Active With Meetup Groups in the Lake Travis Area

Written by Todd Hower | April 13, 2015

Are you new to the Lake Travis area and ready to explore the surrounding Hill Country and lakes? Or maybe you’ve been around for a while and you’re ready to meet some new people that have the same passion for the outdoors. If so, then you might be ready to check out some of the meetups in the Lake Travis area.

If you’ve never joined a meetup, fear not — it’s easy to do and the groups are very welcoming. That’s what meetups are all about!

Lake Travis Marinas: West Beach Marina

Written by Mandy Spivey | July 30, 2014

With the summer sun above Lake Travis, it’s hard not to want to spend a day boating around the lake. The 63-mile long lake is a favorite among Central Texas and is one of the most populated of all of the Highland Lakes.

And if you’re a boat owner, the choice of where to keep your boat can be a real task when you consider the multitudes of marinas in the Lake Travis area. There are several marinas on the South Shore of Lake Travis, all of which offer different amenities, boat slips or dry stack storage options.

Emma Long Metropolitan Park: Summer Fun on Lake Austin

Written by Emily O'Shaughnessy | July 16, 2014

Emma Long Metropolitan Park is located on Lake Austin, right off 2222 (about a 10 minute drive down City Park Road). It’s one of the largest parks in Austin, complete with a boat dock, camping facilities, swimming areas, sand volleyball courts and more.

Turkey Creek trail, which offers 2.5 miles of shaded, scenic hiking, is nearby and a perfect spot to let your dog run and splash in the water. It’s an off-leash area, and a mini paradise for dogs that love to explore. They’ll be in heaven.

But of course Emma Long is a great place for humans, too. It’s inexpensive, especially if you can make it there during the week when it’s less crowded and admission is only $5 per car. Admission is $10 per car Friday through Sunday, but even that is a good deal for all the park has to offer.

Lake Travis Marinas: Emerald Point Marina

Written by Mandy Spivey | May 13, 2014

Lake Travis harbors its fair share of marinas. If you own a boat and are looking for a place to launch, it can be a tricky thing narrowing down the list of Lake Travis marinas.

Emerald Point Marina is located along a deep channel of Lake Travis, making it accessible in low water and a prime spot for all your boating adventures.

Boat rentals, storage and launching all happen at this watery fort, which boasts 308 covered and uncovered boat slips and can store vessels up to 100 feet in length. The year-round storage facility is also climate controlled.

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