Austin is awesome for so many reasons, not the least of which is its natural beauty. Here we present a list of hiking trails for your enjoyment. Start at the beginning for a leisurely stroll befitting beginners, or work your way to the end of the list for a real...
If you’re looking to safely venture beyond your backyard and soak up the cooler weather, try these places. These nature walks and hike and bike trails pack in a healthy dose of art, adventure and exercise – good for the whole family! Laguna Gloria 3809 W. 35th St....
Visitors from every corner of the state headed to a Texas State Park on Jan. 1 to help usher in the new decade with a First Day Hike in a big way. The roaring 20s were welcomed by 5,242 people who hiked, biked, and rode a total of 9,564 miles statewide. Austin is home...
“Another bridge!” my daughter yells and rushes up to bounce across the boards over the creek. Bridges are a favorite on our family hikes — that and the chocolate in the trail mix. We hike a lot as a family. Some days, it’s tough to get the kids going, but then they...
Summertime in Austin gets H-O-T. Usually around mid-July, I struggle to come up with things to do with my kids that don’t involve water or dark movie theaters. Determined to enter this summer with a plan that both shakes up our lackluster routine and sneaks in some...
How best to spend Father’s Day with your amazing dad? Let the big guy in your life know how much he means to you by taking him to some of the best, most entertaining places in Austin. Whether he’s a museum freak, a nature nut or an adventure junkie, we’ve rounded up a...
I hate flying. It terrifies me. I know it’s safe. I know it’s fast. But, I also know I’m the kind of person that gutturally moans, “If God would’ve wanted us to fly, he would’ve made us with wings.” It’s a defense mechanism. It’s my way of refusing to admit that my...
Need to beat the Central Texas heat? Try going underground, to the glorious subterranean world just beneath our feet. Caverns have everything you’re looking for in a summer activity. Educational for the kids? Check. Engaging for the grownups? Check. A constant 68 to...
For years my kids had begged me and my husband, Scott, to take them camping. While Scott had camped several times in college, my entire childhood camping experience was one night in a pop-up camper. My two-year-old sister wandered away while the rest of the family was...
It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, full of friends, family, and festivities. But research confirms a different reality. Most Americans have elevated stress levels during the holiday season. Instead of being full of good tidings and cheer,...
Mom is a kisser of scraped knees, a bedtime storyteller and an expert cutter of crust. She means so much to your family, and Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show Mom just how much you appreciate her! We’ve compiled several options for different types of...
Catch a free SXSW show at Auditorium Shores. Go here for schedules and more info. Visit Rodeo Austin going on March 14-28. Live music, carnival rides and fried food on a stick. What’s not to love? Go here for more info. Take a family photo at one...
