Weekend Picks for March 27-29
If you’re looking for fun this weekend, you’re going to find it! Check out our top picks for this weekend, March 27-29, in the Highland Lakes: Need more fun? Find more weekend events here.
Read moreMarch 24, 2026
Bluem blooms at Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area
Celebrate the bluebonnet bloom during Bluem 2026 on March 21 at Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area in Spicewood. The Lower Colorado River Authority park is a renowned bluebonnet-viewing location each spring. The bloom-filled event is from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and features Read more…
Read moreMarch 17, 2026
Bluebonnet Airshow soars March 21
March in the Highland Lakes means bluebonnets below and the Bluebonnet Airshow above. The 34th annual ode to World War II-era aviation is Saturday, March 21, at the Burnet Municipal Airport, 2302 U.S. 281 South. It’s presented by the Highland Read more…
Read moreMarch 17, 2026
Highland Lakes skies star nightly at Eagle Eye Observatory
Eagle Eye Observatory at Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park and Resort on Lake Buchanan is an ideal spot to see and absorb the magnificent night sky, although it’s not the only place where the stars prevail and astronomers set Read more…
Read moreMarch 12, 2026
Best barbecue pit stops in the Highland Lakes
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Barbecue is not just a meal, itโs a way of life. Like the rest of Texas, the Highland Lakes takes its smoked meat seriously, and you can taste the passion in every bite at “BBQ” stops across the area. The Read more…
Read moreMarch 11, 2026
History and stars at LBJ National Historical Park
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Take some time this spring to learn about the history of the Johnson Settlement and view the starry night sky of the Hill Country with two special outdoor programs hosted by the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park in March. Read more…
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Burnet Bluebonnet Festival blooms in April
Celebrate spring and the Texas state flower during the Bluebonnet Festival in Burnet on the second weekend every April. The 2026 event is April 10-12. This Highland Lakes small town is big on fun during the annual event, which features Read more…
Read moreFebruary 19, 2026
A roadrunner rundown
In a flock by itself, the greater roadrunner, also called a chaparral cock or paisano, is one of the most easily recognizable birds in the Hill Country. As rugged as the terrain in which it thrives, this native Texan is Read more…
Read moreJanuary 28, 2026
From fresh cider to live concerts, Round Mountain Cider Mill has it all
Round Mountain Cider Mill, one of the few cider mills in Texas, truly has it all, from live music to kid-friendly activities, it’s a venue that has something for the whole family. Located at 222 Lee Lane in Round Mountain, Read more…
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A few points about porcupines
A social media post about a mysterious mammal crossing a Highland Lakes lawn had people wondering: What the heck is that? Guesses included nutria, badger, and chupacabra, a mythical monster of the Americas. Actually, it was a porcupine in the Read more…
Read moreJanuary 21, 2026
