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Best Places in Austin to Outfit Your Fall Garden

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Kristin Leigh

Great Outdoors Garden Center Austin

You’d have to be buried under a rock not to notice the shift in temperature this week. The cool morning air and luminous afternoon light has arrived in Austin, making this the perfect time to dig into fall rituals. In addition to breezy scarves and pumpkin-flavored everything, this is my favorite time to head outdoors, trowel in […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Local Business

3 Delightfully Walkable Neighborhoods in Austin

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Kristin Leigh

Walkable Neighborhoods in Austin

As undeniably charming as Austin is, it’s difficult to get a feel for our town without jumping in a car. Like it or not, a vehicle is standard issue here in the heart of Texas. But while you can’t trek the entire city on foot, Austin boasts several neighborhood enclaves that are full of great […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries

8 Ways Anyone Can Enjoy the UT Campus Right Now  

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Kristin Leigh

University of Texas at Austin Campus

If you live in Austin, chances are you have a soft spot for The University of Texas. The massive college at the heart of our city has helped shape Austin into what it is today, impacting our town’s culture, economy and population shifts with the rhythm of the academic calendar. We may be a big […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: ut

Guide to Barton Springs Pool, Soul of Austin

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Kelli McDonald

Barton Springs Pool Austin

Austinites have socialized, fished, waded and swum in the clear blue waters of Barton Springs since the 1800s. The water’s temperature stays at a steady 68-70 degrees while the setting around it changes drastically throughout the year. I wanted to compile a short guide on what makes Barton Springs Pool quintessentially Austin. In order to scratch […]

Filed Under: Activities, Austinot Loves, Culture, Discoveries, History Tagged With: barton springs, swimming

Austin Newbie Guide to Assimilation

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Bill Tucker

Austin Skyline at Night

Two years ago, my wife and I packed a U-Haul to the brim and drove 1700 miles from New York to Austin, Texas. What we found was a vibrant city full of culture, music and undeniable energy. And, most importantly, it wasn’t New York. It was something entirely different. In honor of my two year […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries

Top 5 Selfie Spots in Austin

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Mathis Kennington

Selfie Spots in Austin

Selfies have taken the place of scrapbooks. Now we have a million outlets we can use to let everyone know what we’re doing at every moment of our totally awesome vacations and stay-cations. Selfies are the official modern day method of letting everyone know where you’ve been and how good you looked doing it. Austin is […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries

Round Rock Express: The Ball Club I Didn’t Know I Needed

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Andrew Chase

Round Rock Express Game 2015

Let’s talk sports. As a huge sports fan from Boston, I’ve had a rough go as of late. I mean, this is a tough time of year for sports in general, being that all we have right now is baseball and golf (no offense, tennis). It doesn’t help that my Red Sox are sitting pretty […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Entertainment, Events Tagged With: baseball, round rock, round rock express

Step by Step Guide to Austin’s Long Anticipated Violet Crown Trail

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Leah Nyfeler

Shaded path on Violet Crown Trail

How’d you like to hike, run and bike your way across 30 miles of pathway connecting central Austin to Hays County? Thanks to Violet Crown Trail, local nature lovers will soon be able to do just that.

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: biking, fitness, hiking

I Just Did Sensory Deprivation and Spaced Out at Liquid Floats

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Andrew Chase

Sensory Deprivation Liquid Floats

You ever just want to wake up at 6:30 AM on a Sunday, strip naked and lock yourself in a pitch black, soundproof tank filled with water for an hour and a half? I know, right? Sounds so good. Well, that’s exactly what happened at the newly opened Liquid Floats in North Austin. And what did I […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Local Business Tagged With: north austin

Love the Outdoors? Want to Meet People? Try EPIC

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Leah Nyfeler

EPIC Outing Canoeing Colorado River

One of the best ways to make connections in any city is to find folks who share your passion. If you love Austin’s outdoor lifestyle, meeting up with EPIC may be the path to finding a new circle of friends. They’ll also guide you to Austin’s newest trail.

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Et Cetera, Non-Profits Tagged With: fitness, hiking

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