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.

Lake Travis Summer Camp Series: Art, Dance & Theater

Written by Cathy Hale | April 30, 2015

It’s hard to believe the 2014/2015 school year has almost come to an end. This means one thing for most parents. You have to stop procrastinating and plan your summer. (Ouch!)

There are tons and tons of awesome summer camps for kids of all ages in the Lake Travis area, so in an effort to help you stay organized we’ve put together a handy Summer Camps Series.

Part 1 lists more than 60 different Art, Dance & Theater camps.

Part 2 includes Science, Hobbies & Sports camps. If you have little gamers or Jr. Imagineers, there’s a camp for that!

Although we’ve tried, we can’t possibly include every cool camp in the area. If we’ve missed one you love, please share it in the comments section on the Lake Travis Lifestyle Facebook page.

We also want to remind you to explore the wonderful camps offered by Lake Travis ISD and Leander ISD.

Your Insider Guide to Volente: Olive Fest & Lakeside Fun

Written by Cathy Hale | April 16, 2015

If you haven’t been over to the north shore of Lake Travis lately, we’ve got a few great reasons for you to check it out.

Located about 18 miles northwest of Austin off Farm Road 2769 is Volente, a waterfront village with an interesting history that offers family-friendly lakeside events, dining and entertainment on Lake Travis.

You can celebrate one of the world’s most widely enjoyed foods — the olive — at Volente’s Olive Fest this weekend. Or enjoy the water park, restaurant, live music and libations at Shore Club Volente Beach.

The Volente area offers a variety of outdoor excursions like horseback riding and ziplining at Lake Travis Zipline Adventures (everyone should try it once!). You can also find hidden gems like GrandAnne’s on the Lake, an amazing little bed and breakfast cottage owned and operated by Anne Steichen for the past 15 years.

There are lots of reasons why you can visit Volente for a “staycation” on the Lake Travis shores.

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!

Exploring Lake Travis & Lake Austin: Paddle Power

Written by Mandy Spivey | April 9, 2015

When you head out for a day on Lake Travis or Lake Austin, you really have your pick of what to do.

A lot of Austinites first explore Lake Travis’ waters with a powerboat, which is a perfect way to take in the large serpentine-like reservoir any time of the year. However, some of the best ways to enjoy the finer details and coves of Lake Travis come by way of kayaks and stand up paddle boards — or SUP’s.

Modern day kayaks and stand up paddle boards are spacious and some are even pet-friendly, so if you have a swimming buddy make sure you bring them for a day out on the lake.

Laguna Gloria: History, Art and Nature on Lake Austin

Written by Mandy Spivey | March 9, 2015

There are some things in life that are just better enjoyed outside.

A slow melting ice cream cone on a warm summer afternoon. A run with your favorite pooch after a long day at work. Larger-than-life art that is not only on display in beautiful fields and walking paths but installed on historic Texas land, as well.

The Contemporary Austin Laguna Gloria is home to some of the newest and most cherished contemporary art to come about in recent decades, including works from Marianne Vitale, John Grade and Charles Long. It’s one thing to experience art itself, it’s another to experience it in naturally planned locations, surrounded by bamboo, stories-high palm trees and calming Lake Austin waters.

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Outdoor Recreation in the Lake Travis Area

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