| "Anyone traveling Northwest of Austin, Texas, is | | | | enjoying a picnic. Lake Austin real estate puts |
| sure to appreciate the natural beauty and views | | | | residents within steps of the lake, where they can |
| afforded by Lake Austin, the famous reservoir on | | | | bask in the beauty of the water. |
| the Colorado River. First developed in 1942, when | | | | Of course, there is also plenty to do on the water |
| the Mansfield Dam was constructed on the | | | | itself. Parts of the lake are as much as 210 feet |
| western border of Austin, Lake Travis is now | | | | deep, and the average depth is 62 feet. As a |
| quite a tourist attraction and a local point of pride. | | | | result, a number of fish species live in the lake, |
| Some of the most coveted addresses in this | | | | including white bass, striped bass, largemouth |
| region of the country boast a breathtaking view | | | | bass, guadalupe bass, catfish and sunfish. It's not |
| of Lake Travis - a major selling point in the Austin | | | | surprising, then, that recreational fishing is a big |
| real estate market. | | | | activity on the lake. In addition, Austin residents |
| You really have to see the lake to appreciate the | | | | come here for camping, scuba diving, swimming, |
| stunning view that Austin residents enjoy. Lake | | | | boating, and much more. It doesn't hurt that Lake |
| Travis is 4.5 miles long and a meandering 63.75 | | | | Travis is considered one of the clearest waters in |
| miles long. Covering roughly 18,929 acres and with | | | | the immediate area. The sparkling waters are |
| about 382,092,882,600 gallons of water, Lake | | | | very alluring in the hot Texas summers. For those |
| Travis is quite large. Many homes on the Austin | | | | who have more adventurous definitions of |
| real estate market are able to take advantage of | | | | recreation, a nearby Travis County park, Hippie |
| the stunning views that Lake Travis affords. | | | | Hollow, is the only clothing-optional public park in |
| Lake Travis is more than just a great view, | | | | the entire state. Other nearby parks offer more |
| though. The lake is also the body of water with | | | | traditional family fare, offering picnic areas, |
| the largest storage capacity among the Highland | | | | playgrounds, soccer fields, and much more. |
| Lakes - which are actually all reservoirs. The lake | | | | For the outdoor enthusiast, Lake Travis real |
| is also an important resource to the community, | | | | estate also offers easy access to windsurfing and |
| providing electrical power, water supply, and flood | | | | sailboat regattas, ski boating, cruisers, and |
| control. | | | | houseboats. Whether you have your own boats, |
| In addition to being beautiful and practical, Lake | | | | wish to rent, or are interested in participating in |
| Travis also offers many recreational opportunities | | | | water competitions, Lake Travis offers it all. |
| to town residents. The 270 miles of shoreline | | | | Marina facilities, public parks, and boat ramps are |
| which snake around the lake are perfect for | | | | all maintained by Lake Travis for visitors and |
| strolling, hiking, biking, or jogging. On any given | | | | residents alike, so that everyone has simple, safe, |
| day, you can find Austin residents on the | | | | and easy access to all the recreational |
| shoreline, walking their dogs, exercising, or just | | | | opportunities of the lake. |