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Alamo Springs Cafe: Burger Heaven Near Fredericksburg

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Eric Highland

Bacon cheeseburger at Alamo Springs Cafe

For the longest time, Alamo Springs Cafe didn’t have a website. AlamoSpringsCafe.com redirected to a Facebook page. They are out in the middle of nowhere. And none of this bothers them in the least. When your burgers are this good, you don’t need to worry about silly little details like location and a functional website. […]

Filed Under: Day Trips, Discoveries, Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: fredericksburg

Gruene, Texas Is One of Our Favorite Day Trips from Austin

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Brittany Highland

Gruene Historic District in Texas

Click on the Play button on the podcast player above to listen to this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast! Less than an hour south of Austin is Gruene, Texas, an area with a colorful history that’s perfect for a day trip or weekend away. Founded in the 1840’s, Gruene was once a booming transportation […]

Filed Under: Austinot Podcast, Day Trips, Discoveries, Podcasts Tagged With: gruene

Immerse Yourself in Simpler Times at LBJ State Park

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Brittany Highland

Lyndon B Johnson Hereford Cattle

While I love city life, there’s something to be said for green space and the simplicity of nature. Just yesterday we wrote about Laguna Gloria, an outdoor paradise in the middle of Austin. If you drive a bit further to Stonewall, TX – a little more than an hour west of Austin – you’ll find […]

Filed Under: Day Trips, Discoveries Tagged With: johnson city, texas state parks

J. Lorraine Ghost Town Spooks Area with Mysterious Fun

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Brittany Highland

J Lorraine Ghost Town in Manor, TX

Remember when we used to use pencil and string to try to draw the perfect circle? If we used that childhood method to draw a circle around Austin, with an hour-long drive as the radius, you’d be astonished by how much you’d find to do within that relatively small area. For example, have you heard […]

Filed Under: Day Trips, Discoveries Tagged With: manor tx

Heights, Depths & the Rugged In Between at Reveille Peak Ranch

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Brittany Highland

Mountain Biking in Texas Hill Country at Reveille Peak Ranch

If you owned 1,300 acres of pristine Texas Hill Country, what would you do with it? For Vol Montgomery, the answer doesn’t have to do with profit or development, but with preservation and passion. The owner of Reveille Peak Ranch is actively creating a unique community for his friends and family, and those who share […]

Filed Under: Day Trips, Discoveries Tagged With: biking, burnet tx, events

Schlitterbahn – New Braunfels: Ultimate Water Park Experience

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Blastenhoof Water Park at Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels

This guest post is by Allen Schowengerdt. 4:30 a.m. Kids wake up. 5:00 a.m. Kids back to bed after a struggle and a small bribe. 6:00 a.m. Kids awake again. It’s clear they’re not going back to bed. 6:30 a.m. We manage to make our way from under the covers, due largely to the automatic […]

Filed Under: Day Trips, Discoveries Tagged With: for kids, new braunfels, swimming

Horseshoe Bay Resort is a Tropical Wonder in Texas Hill Country

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Brittany Highland

Horseshoe Bay Resort Tropical Paradise in Texas Hill Country

Click Play on the podcast player above to listen to this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast! Early this week, we had the exciting privilege of visiting Horseshoe Bay Resort on Lake LBJ, and spending the night. To be honest, we had never heard of Horseshoe Bay Resort before arranging our trip. But once we […]

Filed Under: Austinot Podcast, Day Trips, Discoveries, Podcasts Tagged With: day trips

3 Reasons Blanco State Park Should Be on Your Austin Summer To-Do List

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Eric Highland

Refreshing Texas swimming at Blanco State Park

Summer is here in Austin and we’re already starting to feel the heat. For those of you new to the area, it’s only going to get hotter. But there’s good news. Early summer in Austin is one of the best times of the year to break out the picnic basket and get your outdoor time […]

Filed Under: Day Trips, Discoveries Tagged With: blanco, swimming, swimming holes, texas state parks

Favorite Texas State Parks Near Austin – Austinot Podcast, Ep. 13

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Brittany Highland

Pedernales Falls State Park Natural Beauty

Click Play on the podcast player above to listen to this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast! Texas State Parks provide a little bit of everything for everyone. Whether you enjoy tent camping, hiking, fishing, swimming, grilling out, horseback riding or relaxing beneath the shade of your RV, there is a Texas State Park for […]

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Best Texas Swimming Holes on Austinot Podcast Ep. 11

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Brittany Highland

Barton Springs swimming hole in the heart of Austin

Click the Play button on the podcast player above to listen to this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast! When those scorching Summer days start hitting, a cool Texas swimming hole can be the best relief. The Austinot has scoured the area for the best swimming holes in and around the Austin. Here’s the list […]

Filed Under: Activities, Austinot Podcast, Day Trips, Discoveries, Podcasts Tagged With: barton springs, blue hole, deep eddy, hamilton pool, swimming, swimming holes

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