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 […]
Category: Austin Easy Hikes
For more than 50 years, the Austin Nature and Science Center has educated Central Texas youth about the natural world around us. This wonderful facility—a favorite of ours—is located on the western edge of Zilker Park, at 301 Nature Center Drive. The Austin Nature and Science Center’s parking lot is located off of Stratford Drive, […]
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Auditorium Shores and Butler Park
While Auditorium Shores is usually in the news as a concert or festival venue, it’s also a great spot for a family outing with a fantastic view of downtown. Under the South 1st Street Bridge (also called the Drake Bridge) is a beach-like area where children can explore among the rocks, shells, and knobby cypress […]
Mount Bonnell and Mayfield Park are two historic and beautiful public parks located off of 35th Street in West Austin. Firstly, we’ll talk about Mount Bonnell. After that, we’ll show you all about Mayfield Park. Mount Bonnell Mount Bonnell provides stunning views that you can’t find anywhere else in Austin! For instance, you can see […]
