Celebrate the holiday weekend at the Central Texas Comic and Toy Expo on Saturday, May 4th and Sunday, May 5th in San Marcos. Comic books, the artists who create them and the toys they have spawned will fill the Conference Center at the Embassy Suites in San Marco, TX, all weekend. Superman collector Tim Gardner will be on hand with his collection. The... [Read more...]

Spring is the best time to explore the great outdoors, and what better way to get in touch with nature than by visiting the San Marcos River? This river stretches over 75 miles long and the location is favored by adrenaline junkies who enjoy using the fresh water for swimming, canoeing, tubing and, of course, fishing. If you have never been to the San... [Read more...]

Many of us are recognizing the value of fresh foods, both for their health benefits and their downright tastiness. Did you know that the San Marcos Farmers Market is open year-round? Each Saturday, on San Antonio Street, between LBJ and Guadalupe streets, you can find fresh produce and foodstuffs. The hours are from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.  The market takes place... [Read more...]

All of Texas will be feeling the positive vibrations from the 2013 Austin Reggae Festival at Auditorium Shores! This year marks the event's 20th anniversary, and the full-weekend celebration offers plenty of opportunity for fans of reggae and related genres. Featured artists include the Lions, the Wailers, and many more. And a diverse variety of food and... [Read more...]

Do your part to green up the environment this Earth Day by participating in the San Marcos Earth Day relay. With the help of four of your friends, you can help raise money for local eco-friendly efforts by running the 12-mile relay. A variety of events throughout the day make the race a family-friendly event. Each member of a relay team pays $20 to register... [Read more...]

Anybody who has been living at our Blanco River Lodge apartments for any length of time can tell you that there is no shortage of fun things to do nearby. This includes things that you will have trouble finding anywhere else -- things like trampoline parks in San Marcos. Take a short trip over to Spring Loaded Trampoline Park and you will soon discover it... [Read more...]

Residents of our Blanco River Lodge apartments who happen to be looking for family-friendly things to do in San Marcos are in luck. Thanks to Wonder World Park, an amazing adventure is never far away. If you have been in San Marcos for any length of time, you have probably already heard about Balcones Fault Line Cave. This local attraction is the only cave... [Read more...]

Since the city of San Marcos was founded back in 1851, the population has steadily risen and the increase in the number of local businesses has led to this destination being one of the most modern cities in Texas. Are you thinking of checking out apartments in San Marcos? When you read the following five facts, you will be tempted to move here as quickly... [Read more...]

If you are planning on hitting some golf balls on the weekend, you will probably be confused at the number of golf courses in San Marcos. With so many to choose from, how do you decide which is best? Well, we have done the research for you and recommend the Quail Creek Golf Course, which is a Par 72 course. Situated at 2701 Airport Highway 21, this course... [Read more...]

Just because a bitter chill is enveloping San Marcos, this does not mean that you have to hibernate. Why not invigorate your senses by getting involved in marathons in San Marcos? If you register online today for the Purgatory Trail Run, you can guarantee your space. The Purgatory Trail Run commences on February 23rd at 8:00 am and if you participate,... [Read more...]

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