Beautiful views, sandy shores, miles of hiking and horse-riding trails, perfect camping spots — Pedernales Falls State Park has it all! Only about an hour’s drive from Austin to Johnson City, Pedernales Falls is a local favorite because it offers an endless ways to enjoy …
One of our favorite spots for hiking, creek play, and soaking in the tranquility of nature is St. Edward’s Park & Greenbelt Trail. Located in northwest Austin along Bull Creek, this park offers a variety of trail options — easy, flat walks for young kids …
Fredericksburg, TX is famous for its historic landmarks, delicious peaches, gorgeous natural beauty, and much more. In the surrounding areas of this Texas Hill Country city, there’s plenty to appeal to the kiddos, making Fredericksburg a great place for a day trip or weekend away. …
Lady Bird Johnson was a truly spectacular woman and such a champion for the environment. With her influence, President Johnson’s administration enacted more than 200 environmental laws with lasting national and local impact. The Wildflower Center annually honors their namesake and founder on Lady Bird …
The Barton Creek Greenbelt offers over 7 miles of gorgeous trails for hiking, mountain biking, and swimming when the water levels are just right. With so many public access points to the Greenbelt, we were curious about all of the best swimming spots right now. …
July 2, 2020 Update: All City of Austin parks and park facilities will be closed over the July 4th weekend and remained closed until further notice. This includes facilities previously reopened such as all pools, golf courses, tennis facilities, Zilker Botanical Garden, Austin Nature & …
While many Texans are excited that most State Parks have reopened across Texas, before you start dreaming of your next big outdoor adventure, please take note that there are still a few limitations to keep in mind for your park visits… Most parks are open …
Please note that this was written before the pandemic. Therefore, we encourage you to check with any particular venue that you plan to visit before heading out for details about health and safety policies. Happy Fall y’all! That summer heat is hopefully going to giving …
Please take note that this article was written before the pandemic. Before you plan an outing anywhere, please visit the website of each location for details of their opening status. Planning a road trip to West Texas? What an unbelievably beautiful part of the Lonestar …
While it’s easy to let the kids play on their tablets, PlayStations, computers, etc. when we’re looking for some down time, we all know the studies show that excess screen time (greater than 2 hours daily) has been linked to obesity, poor sleep habits, and …
Do512 Family is all about what to do in Austin with kids. We love to be out and about in Austin and are always looking for fun things to do with the family.