Lake Travis

Lake Travis Lifestyle July Giveaway: 2-Hour Boat Rental from Lakeway Marina

Written by Cathy Hale | July 13, 2016

In honor of summertime fun, we’re excited to partner with a local business that has been providing exactly that for more than 50 years — Lakeway Marina. One lucky Lake Travis Lifestyle email subscriber will win a free 2-hour boat rental which includes the use of a runabout, pontoon boat or WaveRunner.

As you can imagine, Lakeway Marina has been hopping this summer thanks to steady lake levels and a busy Lakeway Resort that sits above the marina. Did you know a “full” Lake Travis equals 382,092,882,600 gallons of water? Wow!

7 Signs You Might Be From Hudson Bend

Written by Mandy Spivey | June 23, 2016

Every neighborhood has its certain flair or personality, especially Lake Travis area community, Hudson Bend.

Settled in the early 1850s by Wiley Hudson and his family from Arkansas, the area was initially used for farming and agriculture. This was up until the 1940s when Marshall Ford Dam was built, now Mansfield Dam. Close to half of Hudson Bend’s land was flooded when Lake Travis was created, and the area slowly changed from agricultural to residential. The faces of Hudson Bend were changing.

Now over 2,300 people call it home, from retirees to Austin commuters. It’s got it’s special kind of style, with houses of all styles and many different types of businesses have made their headquarters here. If you’ve been around one of the many marinas on Hudson Bend on the weekend or if you’ve been to the area for dinner, maybe you’ve experienced it yourself.

Whether you’re on a mission to find the best place to launch your boat or want a great place to stop and enjoy near Lake Travis, Hudson Bend has what you need. Catch a sunset and a round of mini golf or two, or just grab a beer at nearby Infamous Brewing Company to get an idea of that Hudson Bend spirit. Before you know it, you’ll be feeling like a local.

And from a Hudson Bend local who has been around the block to absorb some of its unique flavor, here it is, the 7 Signs You Might Be from Hudson Bend:

Lake Travis Lifestyle Father’s Day Giveaway with Bee Cave Vision Center

Written by Cathy Hale | June 8, 2016

With Father’s Day right around the corner, we thought it would be especially cool to offer our fellow lake lovers the chance to win a prize every Lake Travisite would love. Bee Cave Vision Center (BCVC) is partnering with us to give away a pair of Costa sunglasses valued at $267 retail!

The timing is perfect, so if you win you can pick out a pair your sporty dad will love. Although when you see these glasses in person, you may just want to treat yourself.

What makes Costa shades special? They are famous for revealing colors on land or water that you’ve never seen before because of their patented lens technology that goes beyond UV protection and polarization.

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