• Steiner Ranch, River Place and Northwest Austin
  [Travel-and-Leisure:City-Guides-and-Information] Northwest Austin is considered to be an area west of MoPac and north of the river. This area is highly desirable area for living because it is situated within the gently rolling hillsides, offering up neighborhoods with names such as Cat Mountain, Jester Estates, River Place, Steiner Ranch and Lakewood to name only a few.
• South Austin Texas
  [Travel-and-Leisure:City-Guides-and-Information] That is “Southaustin”. One word for long time residents and many newcomers this is the way you pronounce the word and describe the area all at the same time. South Austin is basically anything south of the river. Whether the area is a little west or a little east doesn’t matter it is still South Austin.
• Life in Southwest Austin
  [Home-and-Family] Are you looking for a great place to live in Austin Texas? There’s little doubt that South Austin offers many choices in where to find your place to call home. One of the most popular and sought after areas is southwest Austin area.
• Life in Lakway Texas
  [Travel-and-Leisure] For many, many years Lakeway has been the most notable of lake communities located along Lake Travis. Known for the Lake way Resort and Spa and The World of Tennis, this community sat tucked away in the hill country without much development around it.
• Life in Leander Texas
  [Travel-and-Leisure:City-Guides-and-Information] Leander Texas has always been poised for the growth and expansion that has it has had the last few years. Leander once a small town will now have a connection to the metro rail system, and shows growth in other areas as well.
• Lake Travis in Austin Texas
  [Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Lake Travis in Austin Texas is one of the great attractions of the area. Although there are seven lakes in the chain, Lake Travis gets most of the news.
• Living in Austin Texas
  [Real-Estate:Homes] Living is Austin Texas offers plenty for just about any lifestyle. We have the influence of the University of Texas, State and federal government along with science, technology and a wide variety of other professions. The real estate in Austin is just a diverse as the culture.
• The Magic and Mystic of Avery Ranch
  [Arts-and-Entertainment:Humanities] In the 1800′s numerous Indian tribes found that the land where The Avery Ranch clubhouse now sits was a great place to settle, hunt or even stage raids on the white settlers that were beginning to move into Central Texas in larger and larger numbers. Most years ample water was available from Brushy Creek and even in the years of drought the Colorado River was close enough that fetching water from this source wasn’t a sever burden. Food was abundant.
• Old Enfield – Austin, Texas
  [Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] The Old Enfield Neighborhood is one of Austin’s oldest, most historic and most prestigious neighborhoods. It is a very small and highly sought after area located between Lamar Boulevard on the east, and to the west sits Loop One, also called MoPac which was named for the Missouri Pacific rail line which runs directly alongside the freeway. West 24th Street borders the neighborhood to its north, and to its south is Enfield Road.
• Tahitian Village
  [Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Nestled among towering pines and hills, Tahitian Village is located approximately 25 miles east of Austin and on the eastern side of Bastrop. Tahitian Drive is the primary entrance and initiates at the second stop light east of the Colorado River Bridge, officially, at the intersection of Loop 150 and Hwy 71 East. Hwy 71 is actually the northern border of Tahitian Village.
• More About Paige Texas
  [Travel-and-Leisure] Tucked up in the north east corner of Bastrop County almost to the Lee County line is the sleepy little “burb” of Paige. The elevation is approx. 535′, the weather is moderate year round.
• Belterra, Texas
  [Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Belterra is a premier master-planned community, nestled on 1,600 rolling acres just minutes from downtown Austin. It is described as an oasis designed to be convenient, offer resort style amenities and to show what the beautiful Texas country side has to offer, and is just outside of Austin.
• What is Environmentally Friendly Real Estate?
  [Real-Estate:Green-Real-Estate] We are hearing this expression a lot more these days “Green”. The federal government does not have a specific definition for “environmentally- friendly”, so we have to rely on organizations that will set standards to qualify a product or usage of a product to meet minimum requirements to be labeled for energy efficiency or environmental safety. In this time of high oil prices, and climate change, there is a new awareness of how we effect the environment we live in.
• Austin’s Urbanist Mueller Development
  [Real-Estate] The old Austin Airport is now well along in the process of being re-developed as the mixed use, sustainable, green Mueller Development. The 700 acre area is located on the east side of IH 35 near Airport Boulevard and IH 35 only two miles from the University of Texas and three miles to downtown Austin. Mueller also considers itself to be a model of “green urbanism” because of its green buildings, green infrastructure and green community design.
• Lake Travis TX Area
  [Real-Estate:Investing] Lake Travis is over 63 miles long and its maximum width is 4.5 miles. Lake Travis is a man made lake getting its water from the Colorado River via Mansfield Dam. The construction of Mansfield Dam started in 1936.
• Del Valle Texas
  [Real-Estate:Investing] When you talk about Del Valle, TX. most people think of southeast Austin where the Airport (ABIA) is. Residents in the area consider it an area that includes most of Southeast Travis County including, Garfield, Mustang Ridge, Creedmoor, Pilot Knob, east to William Cannon and parts of Montopolis.
• Winter Lawn Care
  [Home-Improvement:Landscaping-Outdoor-Decorating] So, in summary keep leaves cleaned up, plant cool season flowers or any other plant, fertilize, water, and make sure that you have enough mulch in your beds. Your lawn will love you and will prove it to you in the spring.
• Dining Around Austin
  [Travel-and-Leisure] I want people to understand the reason why people move to Austin and it’s surrounding areas. This article is going to talk about some of the fine and fun dining in Austin, Texas.
• Bastrop Texas Transformation
  [Real-Estate:Homes] Early in Texas history Bastrop was almost the capital of Texas But lost to Austin due to land prices at the time. There are a hundred and one wonderful things to say about Austin, TX. There are lakes and rivers, Zilker Park, the hill country, bluebonnets, 6th Street, the University of Texas (hook ‘em horns), the music scene and the movie makers all contribute to the wonder of Central Texas. It is easy to see that Austin is surrounded by numerous smaller communities and towns that are tied to Austin by history and co-dependency.
• Just Good Info for Kyle TX
  [Real-Estate] Kyle, Texas is located in the heart of Central Texas, a charming community situated between Austin and San Antonio. IH-35 and MoPac Rail Line, sometimes called the “Backbone of America”, are major transportation arteries that run through the middle of Kyle. Kyle is the second largest town in the fast growing Hays County. Hays County is the 39th Fastest Growing County in the U.S.A.
• Central Texas Growth
  [Real-Estate] Austin didn’t change much for many years but look at it now. It was a slow start but Austin is spreading in every direction. If you look to the west there are homes high up in the hills and if you look east there are homes in the cotton fields.
• Austin Real Estate is Changing
  [Real-Estate] Austin Texas is under an infrastructure overhaul. The entire metro area is seeing change in a dramtic way.
• Austin Texas Real Estate Boom-Crash
  [Real-Estate:Homes] Austin is starting to see some peculiar signs in the market

Texas – the Lone Star State. If you like to ride, the exceptional variety of scenery in Texas makes the Lone Star State a favorite among bikers. Altitudes range from 8700 feet down to sea level, and all along the Gulf of Mexico there is the beautiful shoreline stretching for 600 miles. From the grassy plains to the hill country, Texas offers breathtaking views year round. In the spring, the wild flowers are magnificent. And from the sea to the rugged mountains, from the valleys to the plains, in Texas riders find countless miles of endless beauty.

We begin our Texas series in the Hill Country just about 50 miles northwest of San Antonio. The Hill Country Twister is a 40-mile ride with beautiful scenery and twists and turns that will really keep you on your toes. Don’t forget your camera – this is exquisite beauty. Highway 16 ranks as a Top Ten favorite among motorcyclists. From Kerrville, head south on Highway 16 through Medina and ending at Bandera. From late May to the middle of June, you can enjoy the Kerrville Folk Festival, celebrating folk and country songwriters since 1972.

South of Kerrville, as you head south into the Medina River Valley, you will find Koyote Ranch Resort. At Koyote Ranch you’re as likely to see horseback riders as you are bikers. Hundred-year old oak trees line the road, bluebonnets cover the hills in the springtime, and you’ll cross the beautiful Medina River back and forth as you meander through the hills and valleys. As you travel further south to Medina, you can experience the Apple Festival and taste the best apple pie ever created.

From Medina, you’ll turn southeast on Highway 16 and the tour ends at Bandera, Texas, the “cowboy capital of the world.” In Bandera, there are B&Bs, dude and guest ranches, cabins, hotels, motels and RV parks for overnight accommodations. And the activities are as plentiful as the wildflower. Shop for antiques, take a horseback ride, take in a rodeo, visit historical sites and museums or venture off of Highway 16 for scenic drives. Year round there are exciting events to entertain the whole family. And dining establishments to meet any budget, any taste.

Highway 16 is a beautiful drive with switchbacks and turns rivaling any mountain road. However, the likelihood of finding deer and other wildlife on the road at daybreak and sundown is high. And this is NOT a ride for beginners. But if have some experience, and you are comfortable on your bike, this is must-see in southwest Texas.

Winter temps are moderate, with only an occasional snow or ice storm, so this area of the country is motorcycle-friendly almost year-round. Dress in layers, bring your cold gear and your heated gear, and all through the fall and winter months you can enjoy miles of God’s creative beauty across the rolling hills of southwest Texas. Come and ride the Lone Star state.

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