Summer is here and we’ve got you covered for the best ways to spend those sunny days! Here is our ultimate Austin Summer Bucket List! Lady Bird Lake Head out to Lady Bird Lake where you can SUP, kayak, canoe, or even ride in a retro boat or a swan boat! In other words, you […]
Category: Day Trips
The boys and I recently took a trip to Johnson City, TX, to explore some exciting exhibits at the Science Mill. The community landmark which includes original structures from a converted mill built in the 1880s was about a 55-minute drive through the Texas Hill Country from our home in Austin. The Science Mill is […]
We have driven past Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge a bunch of times, but have never stopped here to explore. So, on the first nice day after the big winter storm of 2021, we drove out there for a hike in the sunshine. There are several different hikes you can choose, and even two separate […]
Over the summer we took an early morning hike along the Pickett Trail in Georgetown. We beat both the heat and the crowds by going so early, but we failed to beat the mosquitoes. Is that even possible during the summer in Texas? Well, be warned, you will definitely want to spray yourself down with […]
Pedernales Falls State Park is a treasure, and one of our favorite hiking spots. While it’s a popular swimming destination in the warmer months, it’s just as beautiful in the wintertime when it’s too cold to swim. The Overlook Our first stop was a short 1/4 mile-trail to the Twin Falls overlook. The trail was […]
