Who can resist a good photo op? One of my family’s favorite things about living in Austin is all of the unique street art! The week of October 12, we will be running by some of our favorite murals in a virtual one-mile fun run supporting Marathon Kids! Want to join us? We’d love to […]
Have you signed up for We Run the World presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors? It’s a free virtual relay during the month of September, hosted by Marathon Kids. Everyone is invited to join in the fun—it’s not too late to make your September miles count! Our family has made a commitment to participate in […]
What comes to mind when you think of fall? Crisp, cool weather, leaves changing colors, pumpkins, and candy apples? While fall may look a little different this year (thanks, Covid!), we can still think of some fun ways to celebrate the season here in Austin. Check out our Fall Bucket List for ideas! Take a […]
One of our favorite places to keep active indoors is at the Austin Bouldering Project! Their separate kid section makes it a safe and fun place for the whole family to play. You can wear your own shoes or rent theirs. You don’t need the special shoes, but make sure you have appropriate sneakers on! […]
With temperatures regularly in the triple digits, swimming holes are a must in summer! Here are our favorite five in Central Texas. Please swim with caution as there are no lifeguards at these natural swimming spots! It’s also a good idea to check the websites linked below for updates before you go! #5 Tejas Camp […]
Today we enjoyed one of our favorite outings: Mountain View Park (9000 Middlebie Drive) and Spicewood Valley Trail (accessed across Callanish Park Drive from the park). Mountain View Park has a fun playscape as well as a pavilion, baseball field, and tennis courts. But, please note that the park may still be closed due to […]
Hiking. It’s what been saving our sanity the most during these past few months of craziness. Luckily, most places have opened back up (although some require reservations), and we can once again access the most beautiful places Austin has to offer. Here are my family’s top five favorite hikes in Austin (and beyond). Please remember […]
Round Rock is OPEN for outdoor fun! With so many playgrounds and park amenities closed right now, it can be difficult to know where to head for safe family fun. The answer might be to head north! Round Rock has a host of parks and play areas that are open, with new health protocols and […]
If packing a lot of equipment and staying overnight are not in the cards for you but you’d still like to have a Texas state park experience, give Blanco State Park a try. This 104-acre park is located on US Highway 281 in Blanco, about 50 miles west of Austin. (The address is 101 Park […]
Bull Creek is one of the most popular hiking destinations in Austin! There are several access points along the Bull Creek Greenbelt, but the most popular one is at 6701 Lakewood Dr. in Austin. There are restrooms just off the parking lot and a sign the lets you know about the quality of the water. […]
