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Leap Into Action With Austin Sports & Social Club

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Joleen Jernigan

Austin Sports & Social Club Flag Football

Want to meet new people? Seeking a not-too-boring, not-too-hard New Year’s resolution? Austin Sports & Social Club is here for you!

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: sports

Live Music and Comedy on Wheels With Twisted Texas Tours

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Danielle Fritz

Twisted Texas Tours Austin

Country roads Take me home To the place I belong Just a few weeks ago, I found myself belting out those lyrics in a voice I usually reserve for solo car rides and late night karaoke. Instead, I was on a brightly painted bus singing along with a date, several new friends I had just […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries

12 Free Date Ideas for the Frugal Austinite

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Guest Blogger

You're My Butter Half Austin Mural

Guest article by Michele Eilertsen From feasting on delectable dishes at local restaurants to laughing until your eyes well up with tears at over-the-top comedy shows, living in a city as quirky as Austin provides a plethora of options when it comes to dating. Planning a fun outing with your romantic interest is a surefire […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries

How to Tailgate Like a Local in Austin

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Samantha Saenz

Tailgate Like a Local in Austin

In Texas, football is a way of life. If you aren’t from here or just arrived, I’m sure it’s been a culture shock. But for native Texans, the obsession typically begins before middle school and swells until it’s all-consuming in high school. Depictions on screen, like “Friday Night Lights” and “Varsity Blues,” have even been […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: university of texas, ut

Gain (More Than) Outdoor Survival Skills at Earth Native Wilderness School

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Guest Blogger

Earth Native Wilderness School Central Texas

Guest article by Caitlin Jackson In Austin, we are fortunate to have so many natural spaces to enjoy. We have lakes, rivers, and hiking. But simply being in nature is only one part of forging a deeper connection with it. Many of us have felt the need to acquire survival know-how. But for those of […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: Bastrop

11 Best Picnic Spots in Austin

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Yulia Dyukova

Laguna Gloria in Austin Texas

For me, summer was always the time to be out and about…until I moved to Texas. I don’t know about you guys, but when temperatures hit the high 90’s, I want to hide in the comfort of my air conditioned apartment and never leave. But with fall finally here and the air cooling down, I […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries

Enjoy Moonlight Bat Float and Support Texas River School

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Guest Blogger

Moonlight Bat Float in Austin

Guest article by Caitlin Jackson You’ve seen the bats from the bridge, but how about from the water? Under a full moon? Texas River School has an event that allows you to do both. It’s called Moonlight Bat Float. Guided by moonlight and entertained by live music, you set out on Lady Bird Lake in a flotilla of kayaks and canoes. Just as the sun goes down, the bats fly […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Entertainment, Events

Top 22 Geek Spots in Austin

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Bill Tucker

Top Geek Spots in Austin

Let’s face it: we all geek out. Whether you’re addicted to Candy Crush, obsess over “Sherlock,” or wait 10 minutes for a Marvel movie’s end credits scene, everyone indulges in some sort of fandom. Luckily, Austin is home to a plethora of stores, shops, and spots that exist to scratch that geeky itch whenever it […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Local Business

Your Biker Gang Turns Up Street Style With Guided Tours of Austin

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Guest Blogger

Your Biker Gang Austin Tours

Guest article by Caitlin Jackson They’re not motorcycles. They’re not Segways. They’re electric minibikes. And you can ride one, too. Austin has a novel way to explore the city. For two hours, you can be a part of your very own biker gang. Your Biker Gang, a guided tour company using electric minibikes, turns up […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries

Spend a Day Cooling Off at Jones Brother’s Park on Lake Travis

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Amanda Sayers

Jones Brother's Park Swimming Lake Travis

Anyone who has lived, worked, or played in Austin in the summer can agree on one thing: it’s hot! This summer is no exception, with scorching temperatures currently over 100 degrees. To beat the heat, you’ll find many locals and visitors splashing around in the swimming holes and lakes that surround our beautiful city.

Filed Under: Activities, Day Trips, Discoveries Tagged With: lake travis, swimming, swimming holes

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