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May.25.2021
The Texas heat is coming, and the best place to escape the blazing summers is cooling off at a Texas Hill Country lake with family. These Texas liquid assets offer a welcome respite. You’ll see some of the state’s best scenery, including cascading waterfalls, towering cliffs, pristine waterways, rolling hill country, incredible sunsets, plus the ultimate small-town charm.
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1. Lake LBJ (Lyndon Baines Johnson)
I learned to water ski years ago on Lake LBJ. It was less crowded, and the water was glassy early in the morning, perfect for waterskiing. The lake is a reservoir on the Colorado River in the Texas Hill Country about 45 miles northwest of Austin, formed in 1950. Originally called Lake Granite Shoals, the name changed in 1965 to honor President Lyndon B Johnson. With 6,534 surface acres and a maximum of 90 feet in depth, Lake LBJ offers the best fishing, boating, and overal
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