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Highland Lakes Part Three: Lake Marble Falls

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:16:23 +0000

Created in 1951 by the Max Starcke Dam, Lake Marble falls is the youngest and the smallest of the Highland Lakes. But it is not without its own share of charm. Beautiful views accompany boating and water recreation. The lake is stocked with native fish and a great spot for fishing, boasting some Texas state record catches.

Double Horn Ranch

Every year in August, for three days the 611 acre lake is home to Lakefest, a quarter mile liquid racetrack for drag boats. Fans enjoy the festivities on shore and the exciting show in the water.

The whole Marble Falls area has some of the most beautiful land and houses to call home, in all of Texas. The Double Horn Ranch is 305 acres of unparalleled waterfront land on the Double Horn Creek for an amazing price. One look at the pictures and you see why this area has its great reputation.

Highland Lakes Part Two: Lake Travis

Highland Lakes Part One: Lake Austin

admin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:40:27 +0000

On the chain of six lakes that officially make up the Highland Lakes, Lake Austin is the closest to downtown, sitting just northwest of the heart of the city. Created in 1939 by the LCRA (Lower Colorado River Authority) with the construction of the Tom Miller Dam, Lake Austin falls between the Mansfield Dam and the Tom Miller Dam. It provides flood control of the river, hydroelectric power, and recreation.

A great site for water sports, you can take one of the boat tours available, or bring your own. High cliffs provide shelter from the wind and make boating favorable, while also providing great sites for beautiful homes. It is also a spot for recreational fishing, stocked with largemouth bass, catfish and sunfish.

Mount Bonnell, the highest point in Austin, is a natural limestone feature, and has been a popular picnicking spot since the mid 1800s. From the brief hike to the top you can see over Lake Austin, the 360 Bridge (or Pennybacker Bridge), and to the downtown skyline.

Pictured: Private cove of Lake Austin from 1611 Westlake Drive

Texas Style Recreation: Lonesome Bayou Ranch

admin — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:28:14 +0000

A jet skiier enjoys Lonesome Bayou

Recreation with family and friends is the focus of the Lonesome Bayou Ranch. This 100 acre waterfront property is sold turnkey, down to the dishes and towels, but also is sold with a 16 foot boat (and trailer) and 2 jet skis (with trailer); and the property features a concrete boat launch and boat slip along with jet ski slip. Other waterfront recreation opportunities include three fishing docks with floodlights and aerated swimming pond.

Other items with sale include 4 four-wheelers (with trailer), dune buggy and jeep to enjoy the horse/ATV trails through the woods and green pastures.

These videos are taken from the Lonesome Bayou Ranch, one from an ATV and the second from a jetski. The last is a virtual tour.

Lonesome Bayou Listing and Photos