The Birds of Lake Travis

Whether out on Lake Travis for a drink at Carlos and Charlie’s, spending a day on a boat, or visiting one of the fantastic Austin luxury homes scattered along the shoreline, visitors are likely to run across a wide variety of winged friends, enjoying their afternoon in happy coexistence. Being on the water of the Highland Lakes allows for great nature observations, especially bird watching. Out of the 900 bird …

Summer Camping Near Lake Travis

Lake Travis isn’t an ordinary lake. Its smooth, stone bottom gives it an emerald sheen and keeps its temperature refreshingly cool even in the height of summer. This characteristic is also responsible for its clarity, making the areas surrounding the lake popular for scuba diving and fishing (which other lakes are far too muddled for). This summer, those seeking respite from the city needn’t drive far—myriad campgrounds are clustered around …

Luxury Cruises on Lake Travis – Exclusively Yours with a Houseboat

Imagine all the amenities of a charter cruise: days of scuba diving and nights of wine-paired dinners overlooking a sunset, crystal stemware and marble bars. Now, imagine this experience for just your family or a few close friends. Lake Travis’  river-rock bottom means clear waters, quiet coves, and dozens of waterfront restaurants with dock access—an environment that seems custom-made for luxurious vacations on yacht-style houseboats. When event planning begins with …

Tuscan Villages Expand with a New Library for Lake Travis

Lake Travis residents have their priorities straight – they understand nothing replaces the value of a good book. Last year, voters approved $1.25 million in bonds to help build a new library, which is now taking shape outside the Tuscan Villages near Lohman’s Crossing. The beautiful new facility will serve the growing number of people who have ended their Austin home search near Lakeway and Steiner Ranch and will be …

Austin Lyric Opera Concludes its 25th Anniversary Season with Turandot

Since 1987, when its sold-out production The Magic Flute by Mozart debuted to stellar reviews, the Austin Lyric Opera (ALO) has been a cultural touchstone for the fine arts community of Central Texas, from Lake Travis to Legend Oaks. “We’re closing our celebratory 25th anniversary season with Puccini’s final opera Turandot,” says Marketing Director Marc van Bree. “This lush, new production—which opened a brand new performing arts center in Kansas City …

A Hill Country Paradise: Wimberley’s Old Glory Ranch

Looking for the perfect Hill Country location for a wedding or special event? Consider Old Glory Ranch in picturesque Wimberley, Texas. It’s just 50 miles from Lake Travis and 40 miles from Downtown Austin. “The facilities are gorgeous, and the staff was professional, knowledgeable, and invisible,” praises one Father of Bride, Richard Bergfeld. Old Glory Ranch had the honor of being voted by local brides as “The Knot Best of …

The Gift for Kids that Keeps on Giving: the Moonjar

Heading to Target for yet another kid’s birthday gift? Stop! Whether you’re a teacher at Eanes ISD or a soccer mom in Milwood, we’ve found the only gift for kids that actually keeps on giving—literally. Ten years ago, Eulalie Scandiuzzi wanted a visual tool to teach the money smarts she learned from her single mother to her own children. When she couldn’t find one, her company Moonjar was founded—all from …