News and Events
Lake level
Inks Lake rose above the banks during recent floods, but the lake is settling. Here's today's lake level report:
Lake level
Inks Lake rose above the banks during recent floods, but the lake is settling. Here's today's lake level report:
Monday, April 23, 2007
Wildflowers
It's wildflower season in the Hill Country. We shot a bunch of wildflower photos around the lakehouse.
Friday, January 19, 2007
Inks Lake State Park Activities Calendar
Texas Parks and Wildlife publishes a calendar of activities for Inks Lake State Park. (Not much happening until March.)
Monday, December 04, 2006
Marble Falls Trail of Lights and Inks Lake Boat Parade
We visited the Marble Falls Trail of Lights last Saturday, and we caught the lighting of the bridge, fireworks and boat parade on Inks Lake.
Monday, November 27, 2006
The Austin Chronicle Columns: Day Trips
The Austin Chronicle's lastest Day Trips column surveys Christmas light displays around Central Texas.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Vanishing Texas River Cruise: Low Water Drought Conditions
The Vanishing Texas River Cruise can't follow its normal course because water levels are too low due to drought, but they're offering a 90-minute cruise on Lake Buchanan around the wildlife sanctuary of Garret Island, the reappearance of the old villages of Tow and Bluffton and the travertine formation of White Bluff. [Link]
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Horseback Riding at Post Oak Farm
Post Oak Farm in the Burnet area offers a 2-hour plus trail ride at $50 per person. They have regular rides on weekends, but can schedule rides any day but Monday. Riders must be at least 8 years old and weight less than 225 lbs. Call 512-756-4647 for reservations.
Monday, June 26, 2006
Kingsland Texas Aqua Boom Festival on Lake LBJ - Kingsland / Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce
Kingsland's annual Aqua Boom is a pretty great smalltown America July 4th celebration. Kingsland's always had the fireworks display to catch in the area, but they've been growing more events over the years. You can actually see the fireworks from some parts of Inks Lake, including Clear Creek, but it's better to catch it from the bridge in Kingsland. Meanwhile it looks like they've added a Saturday "alien" fireworks display.
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Inks Lake photos on Flickr
Checking the "inkslake" tag at Flickr, I found over 600 photos by various Flickr members! (The photo above is one of mine.)
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Notes from the Chamber
We occasionally get updates from the Inks Lake/Lake Buchanan Chamber of Commerce... here's the latest:
The Hill Country Hall located at 15675 E. State Hwy 29 in Buchanan Dam is the largest fireworks outlet in the Hill Country. All 5600 square ft is indoor/ under cover with great parking. Checks and major credit cards are accepted. They offer the largest selection of assortment gift packs, artillery and cakes. Open every day thru Dec. 31, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight. Call 512-793-4090 for more information or go online at trannefeld@yahoo.com The Highland Lakes Golf Club is having an after Christmas sale thru January 2, 2006. They are offering 15-35% off all golf equipment and accessories, including major manufacturers like Callaway, Nike and Taylor Made. Master club designer, Ron Langley, will be on hand to study the swing of the golfers, for custom fit club. The pro shop is open 7 days a week from 7:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. HURRY, SALE ENDS SOON!!!!! Located at Hwy 29 @ Park Road 4 on beautiful Inks Lake. Call 512-793-2859 for more info or go online at info@highlandlakesgolfclub.com. The OLD COUNTRY ANTIQUE WAREHOUSE has just received a new container of antiques from England. Over 200 new pieces, sideboards, wardrobes, dressers, chests, vanities, and beautiful stained glass windows. Located at 206 W. Polk (Hwy 29 W.) in Burnet, they are open 7 days a week from 9:30-5:00 and Sundays 12:00 to 5:00. Please call 512-715-9710 for more information, or go online at oldcountryantiques@verizon.com
Friday, December 23, 2005
Johnson City Lights Spectacular
We took the above photos last weekend in Johnson City (after missing out turn onto Highway 71 on the way back to Austin from the lakehouse). The missed turn was lucky; we'd forgot how spectacular Johnson City can be this time of year. The city's Lights Spectacular lasts from November 25 through New Year's Day and includes buggy rides through the lights and events like the "Living Story of Christmas" performances and the Holiday Wine Trail.
Sunday, December 04, 2005
Hill Country Flyer
The Hill Country Flyer, a passenger train powered by a steam locomotive, makes regular weekend runs from Cedar Park near Austin to Burnet. The flyer is operated by The Austin Steam Train Association. The first couple of weekends in December, the Burnet stay will extend into the night to allow passengers to stay around for Christmas lights and festivities. More information at austinsteamtrain.org. Link to article in the Fort Worth Star Telegram.
2005 Walkway of Lights
Marble Falls' impressive Christmas Walkway of Lights opened November 18 and will continue through Christmas Eve. -It's at Lakeside Park west of the Highway 281 river bridge, less than a half hour's drive from Clear Creek Cove. [Link (marblefalls.org)] [Link (tex-fest.com)]
Friday, September 30, 2005
44th Annual Meeting of the Edwards Plateau Historical Association
From the Burnet County Historical Commission: If you enjoy tales of local regional history, don’t miss this program. There will be 25 Central Texas Counties represented and many authors telling interesting stories about the region. However, as the host city, many of the stories will include tales of Burnet County. Please join us beginning at 9:00 AM, Saturday, October 1st, at the Burnet Community Center, 401 East Jackson, Burnet, Texas. This program is hosted by the Burnet County Historical Commission.
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
Railroad Group Announces "Rare Mileage" Train Trips
Two Central Texas railroad groups will team up on Labor Day, September 5, 2005 to provide excursions on the scenic railroad along the Llano River in Llano County. -- More --
Thursday, July 07, 2005
Falls Creek Vineyard Toasts 16th Annual Grape Stomp
Every year in August, Fall Creek Vineyards in Tow has a grape stomp, which is just what it says: traditional crushing of grapes with bare feet in an oak vat, along with music and wine tasting. Fall Creek is one of the leading Texas wineries, established in 1975 by Texas businessman/rancher Ed Auler. Tow is approximately 20 miles from Clear Creek Cove, about a 45 minute drive. Directions from nearby Inks Lake State Park to Tow.
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
Llano County Bald Eagles
Cottonwood Photography has terrific photos of the Llano County Bald Eagles. According to the Llano County Chamber of Commerce, the eagles nest nine miles north of Llano on Highway 29. You can also see Colorado River eagles via Eagle Cruises January through March on the Vanishing Texas River Cruise
Sunday, March 06, 2005
Bluebonnet Trail Map
The Burnet County Chamber of Commerce has a swell map of the Bluebonnet Trail here. The 22nd Annual Burnet Bluebonnet Festival is April 8-10, 2005.