If you love to shop, living at Blanco River Lodge is great because it is close to not one, but two fantastic outlet malls. Why pay full price when you can get some great deals around the corner? San Marcos Premium Outlets Over 140 of your favorite high-end retail outlet stores such as Gucci, Fendi, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue Off Fifth, Prada, Lacoste,... [Read more...]

2012 is right around the corner and part of ringing in the new year each year is to make resolutions. New Year's resolutions come in all types but almost all of them have to do with self improvement. Below are some common resolutions that people make each year. What resolutions are you going to make? Exercising and eating better are things people commonly... [Read more...]

The New Year is right around the corner. Maybe you're making a resolution to become more fit in 2012, but the thought of running and lifting weights is not appealing to you. Why not try yoga? It's low impact and gives you a fantastic workout. Yoga helps build strength, flexibility and is a great stress reliever. Why not try out one of the yoga studios around... [Read more...]

After hanging out with your family during the holidays, you might need a break from all the family togetherness. Why not go out for some drinks with friends and relax? Since San Marcos is a college town, there are tons of bars to check out. Below are some of our favorites. Source: Yelp Name: JS Bistro Location: 202 N LBJ Dr - Ste A San Marcos, TX 78666 Reviews:... [Read more...]

San Marcos is hosting a fireworks display to celebrate the New Year! The fireworks display was due to take place this summer as part of Summerfest, but because of the extreme drought across the Hill Country, the display was delayed. The fireworks will be staged on the campus of Texas State University in the Bobcat Stadium parking lot behind the Texas State... [Read more...]

Even though it doesn't stay cold for long in San Marcos, it's enough to make you want to forgo your workout and stay warm inside. One of the advantages of living at Blanco River Lodge is that there is a fitness center onsite and you can maintain an active lifestyle even during the coldest days. You won't have to worry about working out in the cold when you have... [Read more...]

'Tis the season for gift cards. In recent years, the popularity of gift cards has surged. There are countless gift cards available. You can get gift cards from many restaurants, home improvement stores, and department stores and you can also get gift cards from American Express and Visa that can be used anywhere. They make gift giving easy, particularly if you... [Read more...]

Every holiday season, thousands of families who have limited financial resources struggle to provide for their families. In the spirit of generosity, Blanco River Lodge is participating in the Adopt-A-Family program that the San Antonio Family Service Association has each year. This year, we are going to be adopting two families and hope to help them experience... [Read more...]

Nothing beats fresh baked goods and San Marcos has no shortage of fabulous treats. Within the city you can find anything from cupcakes and cookies to traditional Mexican pan dulce and empanadas. You'll also find bakeries with a Czech influence where you can get some kolaches that are so good they will melt in your mouth! Below are some Yelp reviews of... [Read more...]