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Burnet Bluebonnet Festival: Parades, Pets, Races & Small Town Charm

April 4, 2013 by Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

Texas Bluebonnets

Credit: Jeff Cohen

This guest blog post is by Tracey Louis.

Austin and Burnet contrast greatly from one another. Funky, urban-yet-outdoorsy Austin is only an hour away from quaint, traditional Burnet.

Yet they share some commonalities, including a love of reveling in springtime’s natural beauty, and fabulous hospitality inclusive of our beloved pets.

One of my favorite festivals is the Burnet Bluebonnet Festival, precisely because it does such a good job of showcasing Burnet’s small town charms, sharing the beauty of springtime wildflowers that paint the roadways and hillsides, and including our animal companions in the fun. [Read more…]

How to Have a Perfect Day in Kerrville, TX

February 28, 2013 by Brittany Highland 28 Comments

Situated two hours southwest of Austin, Kerrville, TX was placed toward the bottom of our day trip list because of its distance away. But after visiting Wimberley, Gruene, multiple state parks and so many Hill Country gems closer to us, we still kept hearing good things about Kerrville.

We woke up on a recent Saturday morning and spontaneously decided that our Kerrville day had arrived! I’ll jump to the end of the story and tell you that we had an amazing day and can’t wait to visit again. In hopes that you can have as stellar of a day trip as we did, here is my guide to having a perfect day in Kerrville, TX. [Read more…]

True Hill Country BBQ at Burnet Feed Store BBQ

September 3, 2012 by Eric Highland 4 Comments

After visiting the amazing Reveille Peak Ranch just northwest of Burnet, we decided to stop in at Burnet Feed Store BBQ, a Texas Hill Country landmark since 1977. But this spot wasn’t always a BBQ Joint.

Burnet Feed Store BBQ Origins

Burnet Feed Store BBQ

In 1977, James and Drucilla Banner opened the Burnet Feed Store to provide for local ranchers in the Hill Country around Burnet. The Banners eventually sold the company, and though the business continued under new ownership, profits declined through most of 2000-2007. In December 2007, the place went up for sale. It was purchased by Lorenzo Romero and Rucker Ashmore. These two had the vision of turning Burnet Feed Store into a Hill Country BBQ restaurant, and that’s exactly what they did.

One of the largest restaurants in Burnet with seating for over 120, the Burnet Feed Store BBQ is now one of the busiest spots in Burnet on any given day. [Read more…]

Horseshoe Bay Resort is a Tropical Wonder in Texas Hill Country

June 29, 2012 by Brittany Highland 4 Comments

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Horseshoe Bay Resort is located on Lake LBJ

Lake LBJ is one of the only constant-level lakes in Texas

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Early this week, we had the exciting privilege of visiting Horseshoe Bay Resort on Lake LBJ, and spending the night. To be honest, we had never heard of Horseshoe Bay Resort before arranging our trip. But once we got out there, we couldn’t believe what we had been missing!

Rent jet skis at Horseshoe Bay Resort in Texas

Rent a jet ski for the day from the Horseshoe Bay Marina

Here’s just a taste of what we learned in 24 hours at Horseshoe Bay: [Read more…]

7 Ways to Make the Most of Austin on Austinot Podcast, Ep. 12

May 25, 2012 by Brittany Highland 1 Comment

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It’s easy to get caught up in the daily routine. After coming home from a long day of work, sitting in front of the TV can seem like the best option. But making that into a habit means that you’re missing out on all that Austin has to offer! There are so many free or low-cost things for you to do in this wonderful city that are available to you all through the week.

Here is our list of 7 ways to make the most of Austin. Listen to our podcast episode for all the details [Read more…]