Lake Travis Real Estate

By Todd Hower Realty

Outdoors

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.

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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How Epic Rains are Bringing 110 Elite Anglers to Lake Travis

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Throughout the history of the Bassmaster Classic, revered as “the” bass fishing tournament, more than 29 bodies of waters have been lucky enough to host it. Now you can add Lake Travis to the list because the city of Jonestown will host the 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament.

Although this legendary fishing competition has been held in Texas — it’s been at Sam Rayburn Reservoir in East Texas 31 times — this is the first professional-level bass tournament to reach the shores of Lake Travis.

Wondering why our beautiful lake got chosen for the first time in 50 years?

The answer is simple — rain.

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