While the Barton Creek Greenbelt might be the most popular hiking spot in Austin, there’s another Greenbelt in town that provides similar opportunities to hike and splash: Bull Creek Greenbelt. Following Bull Creek, as it snakes back and forth across the Capital of Texas Highway …
The Austin metro area is packed with opportunities for interesting family field trips, memorable adventures, and many places to explore the natural beauty of Central Texas. If you’re looking for motivation to get out and about, here are 50 Ideas for Fun Things to Do …
Located a mere 13 miles from the Capitol, McKinney Falls State Park can seem worlds away from the hustle and bustle of our growing city. This State Park offers camping, hiking, mountain and road biking, geocaching, bouldering, fishing, swimming and picnicking. Onion Creek forms most …
One of our editor’s go-to spots for free fun has always been the Austin Nature and Science Center (ANSC), located on the western edge of Zilker Park. It appeals to all ages from toddlers to adults, and it’s a great place to take the family …
An awesome playground, a huge swimming pool, great trails for hikes and mountain biking, and dog-friendly creeks — Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park really has it all! Our family has loved taking our dogs to this park for years since it’s a popular spot for off-leash …
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is hosting another year of free family fun this summer! Their annual Nature Nights series is back every Thursday evening this June, encouraging families to head out and explore the native plants, animals and ecology of Central Texas in …
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 …
In our quest for lesser-traveled locales for trail walks with our family, we recently took a little visit to the Hamilton Greenbelt. Not to be confused with Austin’s popular Barton Creek Greenbelt, and in no connection at all with Hamilton Pool Preserve, the Hamilton Greenbelt …
IT’S TIME TEXAS makes healthy easier for Texans where they live, learn, work, worship and shop. You can now download their FREE Choose Healthier mobile app for a list of local activities and events! IT’s TIME TEXAS shares plenty of fun ideas for getting active …
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.