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Hiking in Austin – 9 Best Hike Trails & Hiking Spots

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Jessica Pino

Best Hiking Spots in Austin

It has been scientifically proven that spending time in nature has significant positive mental health benefits. With hundreds of parks and greenbelts all over Austin, we never lack access to nature. Our green space is one of the most unique things we have in Austin. With the help of a fellow blogger, I came up with nine […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: hiking

Meet People, Make Friends, Build Communities with Meetup

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Austinot Contributor 1

Meetup Featured Image

Are you always looking for fun things to do in Austin with people who share your interests? Introducing, Meetup, the perfect site for online and in-person events.

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries

Classic Game Fest: More Than a Trip Down Memory Lane

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Bill Tucker

When COVID-19 hit in March of 2020, it devoured events like a termite chews through wood. The rash of cancellations made sense given the seriousness of the pandemic, but it still stung thousands of organizers, venue owners, and attendees. Classic Game Fest, a yearly celebration of all things retro videogames, was one of the casualties. […]

Filed Under: Activities, Events Tagged With: culture, events, video games

Austin Gilgronis Rugby Brings Intense Action to Bold Stadium

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Bill Tucker

As a life long East Coaster turned Austinite, rugby’s been a mystery. Outside of catching a match at a British pub at 11:00 AM or the rare highlight on TV, this punishing yet fascinating sport has been lost on me. And I think if I took an informal poll, most locals would feel the same […]

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Splash Shack Indoor Water Park Provides Refreshing Spot for Families All Year

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Bill Tucker

Splash Shack Indoor Water Park in Cedar Park

Whenever people talk about summer in Austin, water activities are always recommended. Dipping in Barton Springs, a trip to Hamilton Pool, floating the river. All fantastic ways to beat three straight months of 100-degree heat. But what if you don’t even want to be outside? Regardless of your water activity of choice, the blazing sun […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: cedar park, family friendly

Tips for Smart Outdoor Exercise in Austin During COVID-19

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Katrina Cervantes

Outdoor Exercise in Austin During COVID-19

The pulse of Austin may have slowed, but its spirit lives on in the resilience of its people. Ways to engage in culture have moved primarily to Internet spaces, from art-viewing to live-streaming music. While we are more connected online than ever before, occasional breaks from the screen to exercise are helpful for maintaining mental […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: fitness

Guide to Bat Season in Austin

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Kelli McDonald

Bat Season in Austin

Though we see bat imagery all over Austin, many Austinites have yet to experience one of the most incredible sights that takes place along one of our busiest streets every year from March to November. Underneath the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge lives the largest urban bat colony in North America. When they emerge […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries

Living in Austin During COVID-19: Ways to Help, Things to Do

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Brittany Highland

Living in Austin During COVID-19

Here in Austin, we’ve all been impacted by COVID-19 in different ways. Some of have lost all of our income, or enough that it keeps us up at night. Some of us are agitated during the stay-at-home, lonely by ourselves or overwhelmed with having the family together all of the time. Some of us are […]

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

Everything Cancelled and Stuck Social Distancing? Enjoy Austin Culture Online

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Joleen Jernigan

Austin Culture Online While Social Distancing

This month hurts. Austin is an active, social city and we are not used to being at home, where most public health experts say we need to be. But Austin’s light comes from within, from the many talented, creative, and innovative people–and they are here to quell your quarantine blues. Whether you want local music, […]

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11 Local Businesses at Belterra Village, Gateway To Dripping Springs

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Katrina Cervantes

Belterra Village Near Dripping Springs Texas

If Dripping Springs is the gateway to Texas Hill Country, then Belterra Village is the gateway to Dripping Springs. Located halfway between Austin and Dripping Springs on Highway 290, Belterra Village is a booming community that continues to grow. It’s called a village for a reason. It’s a 93-acre mixed use development with residences and […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Drink, Food, Food & Drink, Local Business Tagged With: dripping springs

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