Things are getting Western this weekend at the 2026 Llano River Chuck Wagon Cook-off. Some of the best cooks this side of the Mississippi will be competing to see who can rustle up the best, authentic trail grub. The event Read more…
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A winter wonderland of twinkling lights transforms Lakeside Park at 305 Buena Vista Drive in Marble Falls during the annual Walkway of Lights festival. Millions of lights illuminate the shoreline of Lake Marble Falls, creating a festive setting perfect for Read more…
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A beggar stands at the entrance of a courtyard where families are gathered around cooking fires. Ducks and chickens flutter about in cages as people pass. Laughter rings out from a nearby fire, while others talk in hushed tones. Amid Read more…
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Just nine miles west of Burnet, Inks Lake State Park spans 1,201 acres of Texas Hill Country, a place where rocky trails and quiet mornings draw visitors year-round. Once a hunting ground for Native American tribes, the area now welcomes Read more…
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Sweet Berry Farm welcomes autumn with its 2025 Harvest of Fall Fun, which runs through Nov. 30 at the Marble Falls attraction. Admission and parking are free; you pay by activity.Visitors to the farm will find pumpkin patches filled with Read more…
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Cool fall weather and mostly mild winters make October through February the perfect months to explore the Highland Lakes on foot. The area is a hiking hotbed for easy family outings or significant challenges. Local hiking enthusiasts share several of Read more…
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You know it’s summertime when your weather alert is for a heat index of 110-112 degrees rather than a storm coming. Some vegetables that you can sow directly into the ground this time of year are broccoli, beans (we're trying Read more…
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Spring is almost here and that means the Highland Lakes will be blooming with a variety of multicolored wildflowers. Whether you’re interested in filling your social media feed with photos of bluebonnets or taking in the bright yellow coneflowers, the Read more…
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The remnants of rock walls and a chimney peek out from scrub brush among the bois d’arc and live oak on private property along County Road 210A, about 8 miles north of Bertram — the ruins of what was once a Read more…
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Pick a day, any day, and you can match it to a season. Officially, the first day of spring is March 20. However, the day of the last freeze is still up for grabs. In the past, we have had Read more…
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