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 […]
Author: Addie Gross
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 […]
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 […]
Are you ready to hear about the best-kept secret in Austin? Read on to learn all about the great time we had swimming and hiking at Tejas Camp in Liberty Hill. We wanted to hike someplace along the water, preferably somewhere we could go for a swim, too. I had heard of Tejas Camp before, […]
Garey Park is a massive park in Georgetown that offers myriad outdoor activities. A playground, splash pad, dog park, horses, fishing ponds, hiking trails, river access, and more can be found at this gem of a park in the greater Austin area. We have only been to the Play Ranch and the hiking trails/river access […]
