All along Austin’s roadways, bluebonnets are making their annual splashy appearance. Thanks to Lady Bird Johnson’s efforts to beautify the state’s highways, generations of Texans have grown up with a shared rite of passage, taking the family portrait in fields full of the state flower.
Hill Country Science Mill Creating New Generation of Problem Solvers
Guest article by Anne Hebert A 40-foot wall of LED lights demonstrating the power of cell phone signals. A giant Romenesco broccoli-shaped sculpture illuminating fractals. A lifelike look at the inside of the Edwards Aquifer, showing the water cycle. Would you imagine you’d find each of these inside once-defunct grain silos? This is the new […]
3 Gorgeous Hill Country Castles Near Austin
Tucked away in Texas Hill Country, nestled among the hills in our own backyard, there are castles to be found. These aren’t the enormous kingdom-defending forts our European counterparts built during the Middle Ages, but smaller variations more befitting of their Hill Country setting. What if I told you such majestic structures can be found within a […]
Tubing Spots Near Austin
Grab your coolers and SPF 30 because the heat is here and that means it’s time to float down a river somewhere. We’re fortunate enough in Austin to be surrounded by varying bodies of water with plenty of opportune tubing spots. My quick advice is this. For a shorter float that’s family friendly, hit the […]
Uncommon Day Trip: Glass Bottom Kayaks in San Marcos
Have you ever seen a swimming pig? Well, neither have I. But The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment in San Marcos, TX was once the location of Aquarena Springs. There you could take in an underwater show featuring mermaids and Ralph the Swimming Pig, and enjoy a glass bottom boat tour on Spring Lake. […]
Award Winning Olive Oil Sprouts in Heart of Texas
How much do you know about olive oil? Due to its growing prevalence in our restaurants and kitchens, there’s a good chance you’ve partaken in the extra virgin variety today! Between salads, sautes and emulsions, it’s easily possible to consume olive oil every day of the week. Yet how often do we stop to consider the origins […]
Just Friends or Something More, Best Places to Relax in Gruene, TX
Gruene, Texas… you can’t get lost, but you can vanish for a few hours. It makes for one of the best day dates and is located only about an hour from Austin. Make a lasting impression with your weekend sweetheart by taking the short drive and checking in on a few of the following digs.
Texas Olive Festival Beckons Visitors to Beautiful Day in Hill Country
One of my favorite day trips I’ve taken from Austin was a short 45-minute drive to Texas Hill Country Olive Co. in Dripping Springs. On a gorgeous, sunny Saturday afternoon, I enjoyed wine tasting, delicious cuisine from the bistro, live acoustic music, a tour of the olive orchard and the laid back relaxation we all […]
Find Your Perfect Retreat at Inn Above Onion Creek: Photo Tour
Editor’s Note: This lovely getaway changed its name to Sage Hill Inn Above Onion Creek in January 2014 to reflect an increased focus on dining and ecological responsibility. I was instantly drawn to visit when I first learned about Inn Above Onion Creek, a bed and breakfast style getaway in Kyle, TX. Though the Inn first […]
Dust Off Your Dancing Shoes for 2013 Gruene Music and Wine Festival
You’ll want to experience the sounds and tastes of Gruene Music and Wine Festival 2013. This fest has longevity as it heads into its 27th year. With that much history, it’s gotta be good! Located just outside New Braunfels, the historical town of Gruene is one of my favorite day trips from Austin. With lovable […]
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