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9 Lap Swimming Spots Around Austin

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Leah Nyfeler

Where to Swim in Austin

Visiting Austin and need a watery workout? Love to swim laps but hate paying for a club or committing to group lessons? Austin has several great pools for those who like to drop in and bliss out to the lane’s black stripe. Here are nine Austin area pools that have drop-in lap swimming. Check individual […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: fitness, swimming

Guide to Sunday Funday in East Austin

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Guest Blogger

Sunday Funday East Austin

Guest article by Dawn Sarnecky It’s no secret that Austin’s east side is a little grittier than the rest. I’m drawn to this kind of environment for its uniqueness and beauty. Since movin’ on up to the east side (thank you, Jeffersons), I’ve adventured out to discover gems that could give Sunday Funday on Rainey Street a run for its money. […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Drink, Food & Drink Tagged With: bars, eastside

36 Hours in Austin, Texas

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Edwin Ochoa

I Love You So Much Street Mural Austin

If you only had 36 hours to spend in Austin, what would you do? By the time you read this article, I will be several hundred miles north of Austin on I-35 towards Minneapolis. For four years, my wife and I have called Austin home, but now it’s time to say goodbye to this wonderful place. So I asked […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Food, Food & Drink

Is the Greenbelt Open? Reliable Answers to Common Questions

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Leah Nyfeler

When bad weather strikes, it’s important to get accurate information about conditions before heading out onto Austin’s trails and waterways. Here are several common questions with reliable resources to quickly answer whether the time is right to enjoy Austin’s many outdoor recreational areas.

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: swimming holes, texas state parks

10 Free Things to Do in Austin This Summer

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Matthew Champion

Free Things to Do in Austin This Summer

After living here for a decade, I know a few things about Austinites. We love the summer (everything except the heat and mosquitoes), we love to stay busy and we love it when things are FREE. Fortunately for us, there are plenty of things to do around the city that won’t cost us a penny […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: summer, swimming

Backyard Story Night: The Hottest Trend in Austin

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Jessica Pino

There has been a notable upswing in storytelling events in Austin. And while many of these events are formal, paid affairs, there’s a movement to make them accessible to the average Austinite. Backyard Story Night is part of this movement. The goal is simple: gather friends – and friends of friends – in a backyard to share real, unrehearsed stories. […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Entertainment, Events, Nightlife

Explore Austin Nature at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Erin May

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Wildflowers don’t only line the highways of Central Texas. Although you can find them scattered around town or further out in Hill Country, visiting the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is a unique way to learn more about our native blooms and fully appreciate their beauty up close. Originally established by Lady Bird Johnson and actress Helen Hayes […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Et Cetera, Non-Profits

Esther’s Follies Summer Camps Teach Fine Art of Vaudeville

Posted on May 6, 2015 by David Thomas

Esther's Follies Stage in Austin

For 38 years, Esther’s Follies has been doing an important job for the city of Austin by blending old school Vaudeville shenanigans with political satire. Now they’re excited about training a new generation in the beloved art form that gave us Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and The Three Stooges with School of Comedy summer camps. 38 Years […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: comedy, for kids

Extreme Sporting Made Easy with Rock About Climbing Adventures

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Jessica Pino

Can we can all agree that one of the best things about Austin is the nature around us? Even if your seasonal allergies are slowly killing you, as they are me, it’s wonderful to be surrounded by miles upon miles of parks and trails. What’s also great about Austin is that it offers adventure junkies several […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: climbing

When Was the Last Time You Worked Out at Camp Mabry?

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Leah Nyfeler

Camp Mabry Workout Spot in Austin

If you haven’t paid a recent visit to Austin’s Camp Mabry, then you’re missing out on some fabulous new upgrades. If you’ve never been at all, here’s your introduction to one of the city’s best resources for free family-friendly fitness. What Is Camp Mabry? First, it’s pronounced “MAY-bree.” The camp, covering some 375 acres, is […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: camp mabry, fitness

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