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 […]
Esther’s Follies Summer Camps Teach Fine Art of Vaudeville
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 […]
Hill Country Day Trip Guide: Elgin, TX
Have you ever stopped in Elgin? I’m not talking about gassing up on a trip or pulling over to grab a sausage (or two) at Meyer’s Texas BBQ or Southside Market. Downtown Elgin lies off the beaten path of US Hwy 290 and offers unique charms. To get a taste of small town Texas from […]
Extreme Sporting Made Easy with Rock About Climbing Adventures
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 […]
Experience Perfumed Fields at Hill Country Lavender
A book introduced me to Tasha Brieger, owner of Hill Country Lavender. Jeannie Ralston’s The Unlikely Lavender Queen: A Memoir of Unexpected Blossoming is the story of a couple who, after several trips to Provence, noted how similar the Hill Country was to the terrain and climate of southern France. Jeannie and her husband Robb […]
When Was the Last Time You Worked Out at Camp Mabry?
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 […]
The Complete Guide to Austin Greenbelt Access Points and Trails
There are multiple greenbelts in Austin, but the Barton Creek Greenbelt is so beloved that locals commonly refer to it as “the Greenbelt,” as if it were the only one. Located in south-central Austin, the Barton Creek Greenbelt contains 12.68 miles of gorgeous trails, with the main trail spanning about 7 miles. This particular greenbelt is considered one of the top […]
Austin Neighborhood Guide: South 1st Street
South Congress may be infamous for its popular cluster of high-end boutiques, trendy restaurants, and food trailers—but just one street over is a slightly more humble neighborhood with a quirky assortment of shops, food trailers, and murals of its own that just beg to be explored. For those who haven’t dug too far into this south-central […]
BeeSweet Lemonade: 10 Year Old Makes Sunshine in a Glass
Her long lashes accentuate bright eyes that radiated one word, happiness. Sporting a plaid skirt, white button down blouse and a pair of Nike tennis shoes, the young woman sitting opposite me exuded a vibrant energy that was contagious! I’m not sure which was sweeter, Mikaila Ulmer, the founder of BeeSweet Lemonade, or the liquid […]
Everything You Need to Know About Texas Bluebonnets
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.
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