Marble Falls, TX - April 12 - April 29, 2020
On Sunday we drove an ENTIRE 85 miles north to Sunset Point RV Resort located on Lake LBJ. The lake is actually a reservoir and part of the Colorado River. The reservoir was formed in 1950 by the construction of Granite Shoals Dam by the Lower Colorado River Authority. They had originally called it Lake Granite Shoals but renamed it to Lake Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965 after the president.
Once again, we will be here for only a week and I am already dreading that decision because this is the best park we have stayed at in a month! The view and weather are perfect! Next time we visit, I will be sure to spring for a river front site!
The small town of Marble Falls is very cute and they have tons of art displayed throughout the town. The town is also located in the Texas Hill Country that is known for its award winning wineries. There are more than 50 wineries in the area and they offer events including Wine Lovers Celebration, Wine & Wildflower Journey, Texas Wine Month Passport and the Christmas Wine Affair. These events are self-guided driving tours, with wineries offering tastings and discounts. But once again none of the tasting rooms were open. Dang, Dang and Dang it!!
On a happy note, we did discover a popular organic grocery store called H. E. B. and loved it. Come to find out, the company is out of San Antonio. Wish I had known that tidbit earlier.
A day trip to Austin
Since Austin was only a hour's drive from our park, we decided on Saturday to make a day trip out of it. I have to say that this Covid-19 thing has made it super easy for us to cruise through these big downtown's in a dually. Normally we shy away from huge cities just because there is never, ever any parking for us. We can't get into parking garages due to our height, length, and width nor do we fit into a normal parking lot. We have been turned away many a times. But now with the offices empty, the shops, parks, and restaurants all closed, we have found even the biggest city's streets empty. Even though it has been nice to travel the empty streets, I would rather have our normal lives back any day. America must get back to the norm!
On the way back we took some little side road not knowing where it would take us but we ended up being pleasantly surprised. It took us along the winding stream and roaming longhorn cattle.
It also took us past this marker highlighting events from the civil war era. This was seriously out in the middle of nowhere so I can only imagine how obscure it was back in those days. These guys really didn't want there deeds found out and for good reason.
The monument of Dead Man's Hole states that the hole is believed to have been the dumping ground for up to 17 bodies, including those of a pro-union judge and several reconstruction-era county government officials. These men were known to have a conflict with local freedman. An oak tree once stood over the cave and was said to have rope markings caused by hangings. Luckily they have since filled in the hole.
Sunday is our hop day and this time we will be traveling 5 hours NW to Lubbock. Adios!
On Sunday we drove an ENTIRE 85 miles north to Sunset Point RV Resort located on Lake LBJ. The lake is actually a reservoir and part of the Colorado River. The reservoir was formed in 1950 by the construction of Granite Shoals Dam by the Lower Colorado River Authority. They had originally called it Lake Granite Shoals but renamed it to Lake Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965 after the president.
Once again, we will be here for only a week and I am already dreading that decision because this is the best park we have stayed at in a month! The view and weather are perfect! Next time we visit, I will be sure to spring for a river front site!
The small town of Marble Falls is very cute and they have tons of art displayed throughout the town. The town is also located in the Texas Hill Country that is known for its award winning wineries. There are more than 50 wineries in the area and they offer events including Wine Lovers Celebration, Wine & Wildflower Journey, Texas Wine Month Passport and the Christmas Wine Affair. These events are self-guided driving tours, with wineries offering tastings and discounts. But once again none of the tasting rooms were open. Dang, Dang and Dang it!!
On a happy note, we did discover a popular organic grocery store called H. E. B. and loved it. Come to find out, the company is out of San Antonio. Wish I had known that tidbit earlier.
A day trip to Austin
Since Austin was only a hour's drive from our park, we decided on Saturday to make a day trip out of it. I have to say that this Covid-19 thing has made it super easy for us to cruise through these big downtown's in a dually. Normally we shy away from huge cities just because there is never, ever any parking for us. We can't get into parking garages due to our height, length, and width nor do we fit into a normal parking lot. We have been turned away many a times. But now with the offices empty, the shops, parks, and restaurants all closed, we have found even the biggest city's streets empty. Even though it has been nice to travel the empty streets, I would rather have our normal lives back any day. America must get back to the norm!
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| The road sign says it all! |
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| Came across this on our way back. Sad! |
It also took us past this marker highlighting events from the civil war era. This was seriously out in the middle of nowhere so I can only imagine how obscure it was back in those days. These guys really didn't want there deeds found out and for good reason.
The monument of Dead Man's Hole states that the hole is believed to have been the dumping ground for up to 17 bodies, including those of a pro-union judge and several reconstruction-era county government officials. These men were known to have a conflict with local freedman. An oak tree once stood over the cave and was said to have rope markings caused by hangings. Luckily they have since filled in the hole.
Sunday is our hop day and this time we will be traveling 5 hours NW to Lubbock. Adios!
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