Houseboat Adventures in the Highland Lakes Gearing Up for Summer's  Last Splash It may be just the perfect summer family getaway, or perhaps a sublime time for romantic encounters - but imagine planning a grand outdoor lake adventure before the summer is over without having to leave behind all the comforts of home. It may be the perfect marriage of two worlds - the great outdoors and the comfort of home while floating freely on a beautiful lake in the central Texas Hill Country. And considering the amenities for the bucks, it's not going to cost you much more than good hotel room in downtown San Antonio. Welcome to the Highland Lakes, the playground of Central Texas. This chain of remarkable man-made wonders string sleepily down through the Hill Country and culminate just northwest of Austin. Lake Buchanan is one of the older and more popular of the Highland Lakes, noted for its natural setting and clear waters. Here the American Bald Eagle soars above the ripples of the stoic water, and mountain lions have been known to roam the overhanging cliffs. In this little piece of Hill Country paradise you can clearly see the stars at night. Or listen to the soothing sound of a grand waterfall. A full moon cruise is worth at least a thousand words, and both passive and active recreation awaits at every cove and inlet. Burnet's Silver Creek Resorts is making family fun easy. Here you can rent a 36-foot or 46-foot houseboat and cruise around the lake at your leisure. Get in a little fishing from your own backporch. Takle a swim in the refreshing waters, go in search of birds and other wildlife native to the region, an easy task most anytime of the day. Houseboat enthusiasts say there is nothing like sleeping on the water and waking up offshore to a bright Texas sunrise. And who's to argue with such great onboard amenities. Depending on which model you choose, these floating condos sleep either six or eight comfortably and can accommodate a party of up to twenty for day cruising. They won't let you put that many people in a hotel room! Silver Creek Resort is located about 15 miles from Burnet and is easily found. Noted for its many lake cabins and marina, the resort offers all types of boat rentals, cabins, fushing instruction, waverunning and a host of other water related activities. For more information about Silver Creek Resort and to inquire about houseboat rentals, call 512-756-4854 or visit their web site.