Lake Travis

3 Date Night Ideas You May Not Have Thought Of

Written by LoAna Lopez | August 5, 2013

Relationship experts agree that couples — especially those with children — should make date nights a consistent part of life.

Benefits from time spent alone (but together) can include: better communication, fun without the kids, a boost in romance, stronger commitment, and stress relief. There are many ways to spend a date night in the Lake Travis area, but planning for even just once a month likely will require a little schedule juggling.

The Grove in Lakeway

Written by Todd Hower | August 2, 2013

If you’re looking for a place to dine with a view, then you’re going to want to check out this new addition to the Lake Travis area restaurant scene.

The Grove sits on one of the highest points in Lakeway with a sweeping vista looking out to Lake Travis and beyond. Whether you’re sitting at the bar, in the dining room, or at a table on the outdoor patio, there really isn’t a bad seat in the house.

There are many restaurants in the Lake Travis area that have been sandwiched into a mini-shopping center type of space — The Grove’s location is a breath of fresh air. You’ll have plenty of room to check-in with the hostess without fighting through a crowd of people waiting to be seated.

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Beat the Heat – Low Water Crossing on Lake Austin

Written by Todd Hower | July 17, 2013

It’s no secret — the peak of summer is hot in the Lake Travis area!

When temperatures start to climb and reach the triple digits, you might find it difficult to go outside. But after a few days spent indoors with your kids watching movies and playing video games in the comfort of air conditioning, you all start to get the cabin fever.

Trying to find relief at the neighborhood pool is tough when the water temperature is like that of a hot tub. Even the swimming holes at Lake Travis can feel like you’re jumping into a warm bath this time of year.

There are still a few places where the water is cold and refreshing.

Lake Travis Area Parks Guide: Bee Cave Central Park

Written by Todd Hower | June 22, 2013

Walking your dog, letting the kids run around or just taking in a breezy afternoon doesn’t get any easier than this.

Pull into the City of Bee Cave Central Park and you’ll see that while there is plenty to do at this jewel of outdoor space, there’s also lots of room for plenty of down time.

Located just off the intersection of Ranch Road 620 and Bee Cave Parkway (map) in the city of Bee Cave, Central Park is home to nearly two miles of paved trail that winds its way across the length of the park.

Lake Travis Area Food Trailers – Dock & Roll Diner

Written by Todd Hower | June 15, 2013

Have you been to the food trailers in Bee Cave lately? After a morning of working in the home office, I opened up the refrigerator to grab some lunch and came up short. So I decided to make a run to Whole Foods at the Hill Country Galleria to stock up on some food for the week.

A while back, I came across some info on the Way Out West Austin blog about a new food trailer moving into the space where Hey Cupcake used to be. So I decided to check it out and stop for lunch on my way to Whole Foods.

The food trailer I’m talking about is the Dock & Roll Diner. This was my first visit to Dock & Roll, so it was recommended that I try their signature dish, The “Maine” Event—a freshly baked, toasted roll piled high with Maine style lobster and dressed very lightly with Dock & Roll mayo and lemon butter. A few chives sprinkled on top add some nice color.

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