When you’re looking for a peaceful and easy day trip or short getaway, consider the charming town of Wimberley, Texas. Located just an hour southwest of Austin, this Hill Country hot spot offers a peaceful break from busy life with gorgeous landscapes, a quaint small …
The beauty and peacefulness of the Concan, Texas area never ceases to amaze us. Just over a three-hour drive from Austin, this area offers a gorgeous natural setting for hiking in the scenic Hill Country terrain, camping, stargazing, bird watching, and of course enjoying a …
Austin’s parks and green spaces are currently having a big moment! We are thrilled to see so many major park improvements, additions of awesome play structures, community meeting places and zen gardens coming to life this year. One notable transformation was the makeover of Waterloo …
One item on our personal summer bucket list was to drive out to Dripping Springs to check out the giant outdoor entertainment space, Dreamland. With mini golf, pickleball, disc golf, a splash pad and more, we had been hearing great things about this oasis of …
Located in Cedar Creek, TX off of Highway 71 between Austin and Bastrop, The Dinosaur Park is an awesome destination for dino-lovers of all ages! Situated in a woodsy nature trail, you’ll find giant dino replicas among the trees, making it easy to imagine real …
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 …
Slow summer schedules have given us lots of time for hanging out in parks, enjoying picnics and plenty of opportunity to test out the area’s splash pads and play structures. One of our favorite go-to parks is tucked into the Mueller neighborhood — Mary Elizabeth …
Blue Hole Regional Park is home to one of our most popular local swimming holes and is just a short 40-minute drive south of Austin in the charming town of Wimberley. Cool off in the refreshing, spring-fed waters in the shade of giant cypress trees …
Austin families, get ready to fall in love with your kids’ favorite new play space! Located within Pease Park, Kingsbury Commons has undergone an amazing transformation to include fantastic play structures, a water feature, basketball courts, a remarkable treehouse, and much more — all now …
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 …
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