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 About Lake Travis
Lake Travis is 63.75 miles long, and its maximum width is 4.5 miles.
The lake covers 18,929 acres, and its capacity is 1,953,936 acre-feet.
Lake Travis was created by the impounding of the Colorado River by the construction of Mansfield Dam in 1937- 41.
www.laketravis.com /main_about.htm   (205 words)

  
 Area Lakes
Lake Travis is a part of the Highland Lakes chain managed by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA).
Lake Buchanan is the largest of the first four Highland Lakes in Central Texas with a length of 30 miles and a width at the widest point of just under 5 miles and a shoreline of 124 miles.
Canyon Lake is formed by a rolled earthfill dam 6,830 ft long, consisting of the main dam 4,410 ft long, an earthen dike 210 ft long, a 1,260-foot-long uncontrolled broad-crested-type spillway, and a 950-foot concrete and earthen nonoverflow section.
www.texassailor.com /AreaLakes.htm   (1252 words)

  
 Lake Travis near Austin Texas
Lake Travis is the fifth lake down in the chain of Highland Lakes on the Colorado River in central Texas.
Lake Travis is ideal for all types of boating.
On the south side of Lake Travis, closer to Austin, on Highway 620 is the Golfing community of Lakeway.
www.highlandlakes.net /laketravis   (475 words)

  
 Lake Travis -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Lake Travis has the largest storage capacity of the seven artificial (A body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land) lakes known as the (Click link for more info and facts about Highland Lakes) Highland Lakes.
Because of its volume, the lake serves as the primary (The rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land) flood control reservoir of the Highland Lake chain.
Among the parks along the lake is (Click link for more info and facts about Hippie Hollow Park) Hippie Hollow Park, a county park of Travis County, the only clothing-optional public park in Texas.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/l/la/lake_travis.htm   (289 words)

  
 Fishing Lake Travis
Lake Travis is noted for producing good numbers of largemouth bass, although they tend to run small.
Lake Travis is dominated by rocky banks, steep cliffs, and clear water typical of a highland reservoir.
In Lake Travis, largemouth bass are famous for suspending over points, along drop offs, and in the major marinas.
www.tpwd.state.tx.us /fishboat/fish/recreational/lakes/travis/index.phtml?print=true   (641 words)

  
 Central Texas Sailor - Ramps
Sandy Creek Park is located on one of the quieter coves of Lake Travis, in the scenic Hill Country of central Texas.
One of the most isolated and untouched parks in Travis County, this peaceful 195-acre park lies on the north shore of Lake Travis near the community of Lago Vista and combines many of the best qualities of other Lake Travis parks.
Because the 65-mile long Lake Travis is the primary flood-control reservoir on the lower Colorado River, the level of the lake can change, sometimes very quickly.
www.texassailor.com /ramps.htm   (1793 words)

  
 Lake Travis community Computer Lab
Lake Travis Community Computer Lab facilitates access to information and maintains a "Freedom of Information" policy.
Lake Travis Community Computer Lab staff or volunteers may immediately end such internet sessions, notify police, or refuse use of our facilities to anyone found engaged in such activities.
Lake Travis Community Computer Lab facilita el acceso a la información y mantiene una politica que afirma el libre acceso a la información.
www.main.org /lakelab/rules.html   (382 words)

  
 Lake Travis Democrats
The September 7 meeting of the Lake Travis Democrats featured four guest speakers and a financial commitment to Habitat for Humanity for rebuilding the houses destroyed by Katrina.
Attorney Mayo Davidson, who is a Lake Travis School Board member, presented arguments supporting the three-year, $126,830,000 bond issue to be voted on in the school election of September10.
Davidson, who refers to himself in the oxymoronic term "a fiscally conservative school board member," explained that over the next 15 to 25 years, the Lake Travis school district is projected to grow from 5,500 students to as many as 25,000 by the year 2030.
www.lakeway.org /lake_travis_democrats.htm   (476 words)

  
 Joseph Henry Homes - Custom Homes for the North Lake Travis and North Austin area   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Lago Vista is on Lake Travis and FM 1431, twenty miles northwest of Austin in northwestern Travis County.
Developed in the 60's as a lake resort, incorporate in the early 80s with a mayor-council form of city government.
Jonestown is on FM 1431 and Lake Travis, twenty miles northwest of Austin in northwestern Travis County.
www.josephhenryhomes.com /NLT.jsp   (338 words)

  
 Pace Bend Park, Travis County, Texas
With more than nine miles of shoreline along scenic Lake Travis, Pace Bend is one of the most popular areas in the Highland Lakes region, offering visitors a wide range of recreational opportunities.
Travis County does not warrant the accuracy, authority, completeness, usefulness, timeliness, or fitness for any particular purpose of the WWW site information or services.
Travis County and its officials and employees shall not be liable for any loss or injury caused in whole or in part by its negligence, contingencies beyond its control, or errors or omissions in the WWW site information or services.
www.co.travis.tx.us /tnr/parks/pace_bend.asp   (930 words)

  
 Lake Travis Hotel, Vacation Rentals, Lodging & Bed and Breakfast
This Perfect Romantic Getaway is on Lake Travis in the beautiful Texas Hill Country Lake Travis Cozy Cove is perfect for a honeymoon, anniversary or special romantic getaway.
Lake Travis Getaway is a private 3/2 waterfront house with boat dock located in Spicewood, Texas (about 35 miles Northwest of Austin).
This spectacular vacation compound on Lake Travis was designed for multiple families, groups of friends and business retreats.
www.laketravis.com /main_lodging.htm   (3251 words)

  
 LCRA: Community Services: LCRA Parks Operated by Travis County
Lake Travis, probably the most visited of the Highland Lakes, has 14 LCRA parks and recreation areas on its shores.
Travis County operates seven of the parks through an agreement with LCRA.
The 323-acre park on the north shore of Lake Travis has camping, picnicking, hiking and fishing.
www.lcra.org /community/parks_travis_county.html   (210 words)

  
 Bryan Adams & Company, real estate, World of Tennis, Lakeway TX
Lake Travis is more than 25 miles long.
Lakeway is a community developed originally as a resort for Houston and Dallas residents as a weekend and summer retreat.
As the Lake Travis School District has become one of the top school districts in the Austin area, Lakeway has become a primary residence for more than 5,000 residents.
www.bryanadamsco.com   (269 words)

  
 Handbook of Texas Online: LAKE TRAVIS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Lake Travis is a sixty-five-mile-long artificial lake on the Colorado River in southern Burnet and western Travis counties (its center point is 30°25' N, 98°00' W).
The capacity of Lake Travis is 1,950,000 acre-feet, of which 778,000 acre-feet is reserved for flood control; the surface area of the lake is 18,930 acres.
The lake has become a major resort area that provides opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, and camping.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/LL/rol79.html   (277 words)

  
 Sailing under radar, big boats land at Lake Travis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
LAKE TRAVIS — The sport of college sailing doesn't draw large crowds or much media attention, but those involved don't appear to mind.
The weather Wednesday, a comfortable blend of slightly overcast skies, occasional sunshine and winds between 10 to 15 knots (that's roughly 11 to 17 mph), was welcomed by ICSA President Mitch Brindley.
Brindley, who also is the coach of Old Dominion, said his team qualified for the spring national championships by winning their conference title.
www.statesman.com /sports/content/sports/stories/other/06/9SAILING.html   (529 words)

  
 Tim - Homes for sale in Lakeway, Lake Travis,Austin, Spicewood, Volente, Briarcliff, Bee Cave
We specialize in representing our clients in the purchases and sales of single-family residences and income property within the cities of Lakeway, Lake Travis, Volente, Spicewood, Briarcliff, Bee Cave, Westlake and Austin including western Travis County.
Lake Travis Locating, established in 1993, specializes in sales, leasing, and property management, both in residential and multifamily.
We have been the leading leasing firm in the Lake Travis area since 1997.
www.laketravislocating.com   (360 words)

  
 Lake Travis Real Estate
Being the parent of two girls and being involved in Lake Travis ISD schools gives me a unique perspective in terms of working with clients with children.
From Lake Travis to Lake Austin -- from the golf courses designed by Crenshaw, Fazio, Kite, Nicklaus and Palmer, to experiencing the Live Music Capital of the World -- we can open the doors so you too can feel at home in Austin.
And as one of the leading professionals in the Lake Travis and Greater Austin area, David is the Realtor more and more people are turning to for help.
www.laketravis.com /ltreal.htm   (2157 words)

  
 Lake Travis vacation rentals Texas Townhouse
Lake Travis Retreat offers the perfect place to relax and unwind.
The Lake Travis Retreat has THREE cozy townhouses to choose from.
All have access to the hot tub overlooking the lake which is right in front of the townhouses.
www.greatrentals.com /TX/14959.html   (520 words)

  
 Home
This web site is provided as a service to the scouting groups of the Lake Travis area in Texas.
There are other scouting units in the Lake Travis Area.
Lake Travis is located just northwest of Austin, TX and is one of the Highland Lakes.
www.travisscouts.org   (214 words)

  
 Lake Travis Clubs & Organizations
The library was established in 1985 as a shared resource with the Lake Travis High School.
We invite all families with young children in the Lake Travis area to join the playgroup or to just meet us at the park.
Elevation changes, short wooded holes, long open holes, and the lake, are a few of the challenges that make it a favorite of many area disc golfers.
www.laketravis.com /main_clubs.htm   (611 words)

  
 Lake Travis Waterfront. Lake View Homes. Real Estate. Lago Vista, Jonestown, Texas.
The North Lake Travis region has long been known as a resort and recreational area, with numerous golf courses, parks, and boating opportunities.
More recently, the North Lake Travis communities have begun to attract many new residents who appreciate the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, and prefer to leave Austin downtown.
We specialize in Lake Travis waterfront properties, and are thoroughly knowledgeable about the intricacies of marketing properties in the Highland Lakes.
www.sgbillings.com /sales.html   (221 words)

  
 Lake Travis bed and breakfast inn - Austin, Texas
Situated high on a rugged wind- and water-carved cliff on the shores of Lake Travis, quiet sparkling-clear water flows past tree-covered hills where native white-tailed deer, squirrels, fox, armadillo, raccoons and roadrunners play.
Lake Travis offers thirty plus area restaurants from five-star gourmet game to ones with a floating lakeview for a variety of dining opportunities.
Enjoy breakfast on your private deck overlooking the lake or in the peach and blue southwest room with antique accent furniture.
www.lanierbb.com /inns/bb16269.html   (213 words)

  
 |||||| LAKE TRAVIS BAND   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Austin, TX The Lake Travis Cavalier Band and Lake Travis Band Parents are proud to host the UIL Region 18 4A Marching Contest.
We would like to make your experience at the Lake Travis ISD campus, which includes Lake Travis Middle School and Lake Travis High School, a pleasant one.
Cavalier Stadium - The Cavalier Stadium is located on across from Lake Travis High School.
laketravisband.com /Region18UIL.html   (170 words)

  
 Mansfield Dam Park, Travis County, Texas
As its name suggests, Mansfield Dam Park is located adjacent to Mansfield Dam on the main body of Lake Travis and serves as one of the primary access points for boaters.
Still the deepest, most accessible boat ramp on Lake Travis, Mansfield Dam's boat ramp will increase from two lanes to four with an adjoining wheelchair-accessible courtesy dock to make lake launching easy.
Picnic sites and lake access are easily reachable by strolling along the meandering hike and bike trail to the location of your choice.
www.co.travis.tx.us /tnr/parks/mansfield_dam.asp   (809 words)

  
 Lake Travis Tourist Guide
Lake Travis in the Highland Lakes of Texas
This premier luxury retreat and special events 5-level facility is located on Lake Travis and has a spectacular view of the area.
Tucked away in a private 'Tree House' on Lake Travis.
www.lake-travis.com   (450 words)

  
 The Herald-Zeitung   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Lake Travis is ranked No. 8 in the state.
The Cougars are looking for anything but those last-minute heroics, when they needed a 27-yard field goal as time expired to clinch the win.
Canyon is allowing 264 yards per game; Lake Travis is giving up 196.
www.herald-zeitung.com /story.lasso?wcd=14133   (541 words)

  
 Lakeway Inn
Situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Travis in Austin, Lakeway Inn is the ideal destination.
Unwind in one of 211 elegantly appointed and spacious guest rooms or one of 2 suites, with the majority featuring sweeping views of Lake Travis and many with private balconies.
Our main lodge overlooks Lake Travis and contains the majority of our guestrooms as well as a new ballroom, fitness center, and the Vistas Bar.
www.lakewayinn.com   (300 words)

  
 Lake Buchanan and Lake Travis - TX
Lake Buchanan provides the most true wilderness paddling with many spectacular canyon cliffs of limestone and granite, waterfalls, springs, caves, Live Oak and Juniper wooded hillsides, and abundant wildlife.
We covered the northern portions of Lake Buchanan and Lake Travis on this short trip.
Tuesday 11/6: At 7:30am that morning we were joined by Steve Frick who although lives In Lago Vista on Lake Travis, had never paddled Lake Buchanan.
www.paddling.net /places/showReport.html?296   (713 words)

  
 Westlake and Lake Travis Real Estate of houses and Homes For Sale in Travis County, Texas
Like those of Westlake and Lake Travis, West Lake Hills residents are renowned for their commitment to preserving the natural beauty of their town.
Also located in the area is the Lake Travis Independent School District.
Westlake and Lake Travis provide an excellent quality of life in proximity to the educational, cultural and recreational offerings of the nearby state capital.
westlake-laketravis-realestate.com   (775 words)

  
 Lake Travis Business Directory
The finest auto detailing in Texas is now in the Lake Travis area.
Lake Travis' oldest boat brokerage and houseboat dealer.
Vacation Rentals in the Lake Travis and the Hill Country Area of Central Texas.
www.laketravis.com /busdir.htm   (3919 words)

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