Have you taken a visit to Inks Lake State Park for a splash in Devil’s Waterhole? Located about 50 miles northwest of Austin in Burnet, Texas, Inks Lake State Park is a gorgeous Hill Country gem known for camping, hiking, fishing, kayaking, picturesque sunsets, and …
Now that summer is here, the only thing we want to do these days is swim and splash. Cooling down in some refreshing water is our favorite way to beat the heat, and we love taking a visit to Typhoon Texas. Located in Pflugerville, just …
Austin suburbs are definitely among some of the greatest places to raise a family! The greater Austin metro area includes some amazing, award-winning small cities and fantastic neighborhoods full of kid-friendly amenities, such as the beautiful Lake Travis city of Lago Vista! Our Do512 Family …
Here at Do512 Family, we just love Texas State Parks, and we’re grateful for so many within a day trip from Austin! During one of our weekend park adventures, we took the kids to Blanco State Park to picnic, swim, float, play, and enjoy a …
On a quest to find a fun and free place to splash in some cool water, our family took a little midweek summer day trip to the Llano River Slab, and it was a perfect way to have some fun in the sun. Just west …
We often get asked what we are doing for fun with our own kids this summer. Having written about local experiences for the past 10+ years, we might seem like we have an inside scoop on secret entertainment options, but during this pandemic we’re all …
Summer 2020 is full of endless virtual activities as this year has really forced us to find creative ways to initiate summertime fun. But, the allure of summer break lives not behind a screen, rather in the exciting places packed with entertainment for kiddos to …
When you’re longing to put your toes in the sand, go for a swim, and let the kids splash & picnic, head over to Emma Long Metropolitan Park for a perfectly lovely play day. Read all about our experience, get the details about this Austin …
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. …
Please note that this article was written prior to the pandemic. For any updates regarding safety procedures currently in place, please click here to read the latest news on their website. Last summer we were excited to share the details about our experience having Lakeside …
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.