Though you couldn’t tell by the heat, summer is officially here in Austin. The colleges have closed their doors and the river is filled daily with kayaks and stand up paddle boards. Since the Austinot has already given you some tips about how to beat the heat in Austin, I’m going to tell you about […]
What to Do for Father’s Day 2013 in Austin
We all want Father’s Day to be special for our dads, but visiting different community calendars and tracking down activities to choose from can take a lot of time. We’ve done the research for you and compiled it into one grand list of things to do on Father’s Day 2013 in Austin! Live Concerts
Creative Ways to Beat the Heat in Austin: Summer 2013
This guest blog post is by Matt Champion. It’s only June and we’re already sweating bullets. With temperatures quickly heading toward every day triple-digits, we’re all going to need our summertime havens. Austinites have a tendency to be claustrophobic. We love the outdoors and won’t let anything, even the scorching sun, keep us stuck inside all day […]
Krause Springs Swimming Hole Offers Camping, Grilling and Cool Fun
We can’t get enough of Texas swimming holes in the summertime. This year, we celebrated the beginning of our swimming hole explorations with a trip to Krause Springs in Spicewood, TX. Located at 404 Krause Spring Rd., Krause Springs is about an hour from Austin, depending on 71-West congestion. This private Texas Hill Country property […]
Wells Branch Disc Golf Course Eventually Wows
This guest blog post is by Hunter Stanford. Wells Branch is a course your grandfather would approve of. No bells, no whistles and it isn’t here to prove anything. Rather, one might consider this disc golf course to be a straight-shooter. Maybe you’re still scratching your head. My grandfather doesn’t even know what disc golf is. To be clear, the […]
Flyboard in Austin: Ever Want to Fly Like Iron Man?
Hollywood blockbusters tease our sense of adventure with enticing special effects. The imagination revs up when we see gadgets like Marty McFly’s hoverboard in Part II and Part III of Back to the Future. Even though the technology may not exist in the real world, our desire to experience the fantastical is alive and well. Face it. If you could […]
Thursday Night Social Ride Puts Butts on Bikes
I first encountered Social Cycling Austin in 2009, during SXSW. I was cruising about downtown on a 3spd beach cruiser with ape hanger handlebars. A couple of folks invited me on a group ride that was sponsored by the newly formed Social Cycling Austin group. The years passed and my schedule never permitted me to […]
Pinot’s Palette: Painting Therapy in South Austin
I once decided after a friend gifted me with his old easel that I was going to paint. I went out to the local craft store and bought a starter kit, some brushes and some really cheap canvas. I wore an old white button-down shirt, ready to have it creatively splattered with paint.
Monthly FrankenBike Austin Event Thrills Enthusiasts and Newbies
Austin is known as a bike friendly town. Bike lanes are all over the place, even in areas that see almost no bicycle traffic. City buses and MetroRail accommodate cyclists and there are seemingly countless bicycle shops in the Greater Austin Area serving countless riders with different preferences and riding styles. So it’s no surprise […]
Play Games and Socialize Seven Days a Week at Great Hall Games
Sometimes when you’re looking for things to do in Austin, you want to find something a little more low-key. We recently discovered Great Hall Games on N. Lamar near 2222 (5501 N. Lamar Blvd.). It’s become our go-to spot to spend a couple of hours playing games together in a friendly, laid-back environment. Great Hall […]