It's the Holiday Season

Christmas in Smithville, TX. Photo courtesy of TxBobS.

Wow!  Where has 2011 gone?  December is upon us already, and that means it's time for holiday events on the Colorado River Trail.

Take your pick - we have lights, carriage rides, holiday parades, home tours, caroling, and of course, Santa.  Bring the whole family, or escape with that special someone on a holiday weekend for two.  Either way, you're sure to enjoy the holidays on the Colorado River Trail.

Here are some of the upcoming holiday events:

• 25th Annual "Lights Spectacular, Hill Country Style (Johnson City) - Dec. 1 - Jan. 1
• Starry, Starry Nights (Llano) - Dec. 1 - Jan. 1
• Walkway of Lights (Marble Falls) - Dec. 1 - Jan. 1
• Lighted Christmas Parade (Schulenburg) - Dec. 2
• Carol of Lights (Lampasas) - Dec. 3
• Festival of Lights (Smithville) - Dec. 3
• Lamplight Tours of the LBJ Boyhood Home (Johnson City) - Dec. 3, 10, 17
• Down Home Christmas (Weimar) - Dec. 8
• Lighted Christmas Parade (Bastrop) - Dec. 10
• Christmas on the Square and Lighted Parade (San Saba) - Dec. 10
• Christmas Tour of Homes (Bay City) - Dec. 11

To see all of the 2011 holiday events, check out our quarterly newsletter True-Blue News.  You'll find events and stories about fun things to see and do on the Colorado River Trail.

Discover Fun Things To Do with Our Interactive Map of Bastrop County

Are you looking for some fun things to see and do in Bastrop, Smithville, and Elgin?  Check out our new interactive Google map for some ideas!  If you click on the red pins, you'll see some amazing photos from the area.  The blue pins will show you cool videos about places you can visit and things you can do.  Finally, the green pins link to posts from this blog about the area.

If you like what you see, then stay tuned.  Maps of all 11 Colorado River Trail Counties are coming your way soon.

Ready, set, click!


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Bastrop Is the "Heart of the Lost Pines"

In and around the Bastrop area, the pine trees spring up seemingly out of nowhere. This is why it is sometimes known as the Lost Pines region. Bastrop State Park, where this striking photo was taken, is a great place to experience nature among the loblolly pines. Whether you prefer hiking or biking, camping or canoeing, or just watching wildlife, Bastrop State Park is a great place to visit. If you go, see what else there is to do in the "Heart of the Lost Pines" at the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce. You'll be glad you did. Photo courtesy of Van Sutherland.

River Reflections

The morning light creates a beautiful reflection in the waters of the Colorado River near Bastrop, Texas. Photo courtesy of LCRA.

Rafting on the Colorado River Is Fun!

Raft trips on the Colorado River are a great way to spend a Spring afternoon. This shot was taken near McKinney Roughs Nature Park just outside of Bastrop, Texas. Photo courtesy of LCRA.