We have visited the Highland Lakes, and written a detailed reviews of what to expect at each lake:
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Lake Buchanan
Lake Buchanan Review Lake Buchanan is the highest and broadest (maximum width is 4.92 miles) lake in the Highland Lakes chain. The eastern shore is rugged and hilly with granite cliffs and deep water while the western shore has nice beaches (granite pebbles) for swimming, fishing, skiing or boarding, windsurfing, and picnicking. There are plenty Read more…
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Inks Lake
Inks Lake is one of the Highland Lakes (Lake Buchanan, Lake LBJ, Lake Marble Falls, Lake Travis, and Lake Austin). The lake is 4.2 miles long, has a maximum width of 3000 feet, and covers 802 acres. The terrain is rolling hills, pink granite, cactus, and trees. A few houses, Camp Longhorn (a co-ed residential Read more…
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Lake Travis
Review of Lake Travis Lake Travis is northwest of Austin and is the second lake in the Chain Highland Lakes which stair-step up the Colorado River from Austin. Travis is 63 miles long with 270 miles of shoreline, has a maximum width of 4.5 miles, a maximum depth of 210 feet, and an average depth Read more…
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Lake Austin
Review of Lake Austin Lake Austin is one of the infamous six Highland Lakes, which include Lake Travis, Inks Lake, Lake Buchanan, Lake Marble Falls, and Lake LBJ. At the north end of the lake is Lake Travis and the Mansfield Dam (and the water at this end of the lake is dam cold) and Read more…
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Lake LBJ
Review of Lake LBJ Lake LBJ is one of the Highland Lakes which include: Lake Buchanan, Inks Lake, Lake Marble Falls, Lake Travis, and Lake Austin. The largest towns on the lake include Marble Falls, Kingsland, and Horseshoe Bay — all of which offer a number of things to do off of the water. Lake Read more…
Our Latest Articles About The Highland Lakes
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Discover the Best Lakes in Texas: Scenic Spots for Boating, Fishing, and Watersports
Some of Texas’ lakes are famous for bass fishing, like Lake Texoma for striped bass and Lake Fork for largemouth bass. Some are well-known for party spots like Possum Kingdom Lake. And some are famous for a copious amount of activities and entertainment like Lake Grapevine and Lake Travis or for wildlife viewing and kayaking, Read more…
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The Heart of Austin: Lady Bird Lake
Lady Bird Lake holds a special place in Austin hearts. We have to go back to the 1970s to find that Texas’ population grew more than twice as fast as the national average during the 1970s. And we go even further back to President Kennedy’s assassination and the power of Lyndon Baines Johnson’s (LBJ) presidency Read more…
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Explore The Taste Of Texas Wine Trails
If you’re into wine and looking for a truly unforgettable experience, then you need to explore a Texas wine trail. From lush vineyards nestled in rolling hills to winding roads leading to breathtaking vistas, there’s something special about the Lone Star State’s premier wine country. Texas is home to some of the best wineries in Read more…
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Texas Golf Community – Boot Ranch
Wow, Boot Ranch is one very impressive Texas golf community. It may be one of the best golf communities in Texas. This review will tell you why we think it is one of the best Texas golf communities. Introduction to Boot Ranch Designed and built by PGA Pro Hal Sutton, Boot Ranch is a one-of-a-kind, Read more…
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Things To Do In Marble Falls
Tucked away in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, Marble Falls is an undiscovered treasure brimming with myriad engaging attractions. Its stunning natural vistas, quaint local boutiques, and thrilling outdoor escapades promise a rich tapestry of experiences that captivate visitors of all ages. Be you an outdoor enthusiast ready to conquer the picturesque trails, Read more…
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Things To Do In Austin
Tons of fun things to do in Austin are at your fingertips when you arrive at this unique and historical Texas city. Austin is where most Texas and southern musicians want to be, and when most Texans think of Austin, they think, “live music” and “6th Street”. However, Austin has just as many attractions and Read more…