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Lake Travis Area Parks Guide: Reimers Ranch Park

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Reimer Ranch Perdenales River

This old ranch is a classic Lake Travis area getaway for mountain biking, hiking, climbing, swimming, and fishing.

Reimers Ranch Park is a combination of pristine parkland, open space and reserve land in western Travis County with almost three miles of continuous frontage along the Pedernales River. With over 2400 acres, it’s almost twice as big as Pace Bend Park and the largest park in Travis County.

Before this land was acquired by Travis County back in 2005, it was owned by Milton and Joy Reimers. The ranch was a popular hunting and rock climbing destination. Travis County Parks has done a really nice job renovating the facilities at the park. There are now flush toilets and covered picnic areas at the climbers trailhead as well as more extensive restroom facilities and outdoor showers at the mountain bike trailhead.

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Tom Hughes Park on Lake Travis: A Hidden Gem

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Here’s a secluded spot with beautiful views of Lake Travis that not many people know about. Tom Hughes is a Travis County Park tucked away between The Oasis and Mansfield Dam in the main basin of Lake Travis.

When you decide to go check out this hidden gem, head over to Marshall Ford Road located right across from the Randalls at Steiner Ranch. Shortly after turning off Ranch Road 620 is when you’ll notice a sign for Tom Hughes Park that will point you in the right direction. You’ll be on the same road that leads to the Marshall Ford Marina.

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Help Spread the Word – National Voter Registration Day is September 24

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Voter Registration

In 2008, six million Americans did not vote because they did not know how to register or they missed their state’s voter registration deadline, according to the US Census.

Did you know that 1,500 elections and ballot initiatives will be decided on Election Day this year? With so many elections being held, millions of people are registering to vote on September 24, a.k.a. National Voter Registration Day.

First started last year for the 2012 presidential election, National Voter Registration Day is the first day of its kind when you can help ensure your family, friends and neighbors are registered to vote.

Take some time today to help spread the word and make sure you are registered to vote in Travis County and update the information on your voter registration card. The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming Nov. 5 election is Oct. 7.

If you happen to be running around the Lakeway area, you can grab a voter registration form at Lakeway City Hall, 1102 Lohmans Crossing (map) or visit the  Travis County Voter Registration Online.

Have you moved since Election Day 2012?

Make sure you’re registered to vote at your new address! Address changes may be done online at the Texas Office of the Secretary of State.

Photo ID Now Required for Voting in Person

New this year, voters will be required to show photo identification when voting in person. Here is a list of the approved forms of photo ID:

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