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Horseshoe Bay Resort is a Tropical Wonder in Texas Hill Country

June 29, 2012 by Brittany Highland 4 Comments

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Horseshoe Bay Resort is located on Lake LBJ

Lake LBJ is one of the only constant-level lakes in Texas

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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 got out there, we couldn’t believe what we had been missing!

Rent jet skis at Horseshoe Bay Resort in Texas

Rent a jet ski for the day from the Horseshoe Bay Marina

Here’s just a taste of what we learned in 24 hours at Horseshoe Bay: [Read more…]

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

Weird Coupons Supports Local Austin Businesses

June 26, 2012 by Brittany Highland 3 Comments

Weird Coupons Deals App in Austin TexasLiving in a city full of innovators and risk-takers is exciting. The vibrant startup scene in Austin is part of what makes our culture unique. I can’t go to a networking event without meeting an individual with bright eyes who wants to share his or her dream with the world.

But the business formation process can be messy. An exciting idea doesn’t automatically lead to a solid company.

Maybe it’s the pragmatist in me, but some startup ideas make me scratch my head a bit. Sometimes I just can’t envision how a certain idea is going to work.

Then sometimes, I can. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Discoveries, Local Business

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

June 19, 2012 by Eric Highland 5 Comments

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 in.

At the Austinot, we love state parks. The parks within a day’s drive of Austin are some of the best in the entire country. Each state park is unique, and every time we write an article we share tips on what to bring, what not to bring and what to expect. Click here to check out related articles on state parks.

One of the parks we visited recently was Blanco State Park. Whether you’re looking for camping, swimming, hiking, [Read more…]

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

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

June 8, 2012 by Brittany Highland 10 Comments

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Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Enchanted Rock

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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 you.

In today’s Austinot Podcast episode, we barely scratch the surface with four of our Texas State Park picks. We know there are so many more amazing locations across the state, and we’d love to hear about your favorite. For now, here are ours: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Austinot Podcast, Day Trips, Discoveries, Podcasts Tagged With: swimming, texas state parks

Guest Blog: My Top 5 Favorite Parks in Austin

June 5, 2012 by Guest Blogger 2 Comments

Brushy Creek Park in North Austin

Brushy Creek Park, my top pick

This guest blog post is by Ashly Howard.

As a mother of three, I want to make sure my children have just as much fun at the park as I do at the casino. I want to make sure their hair blows in the wind and their minds race deciding what they want to do next, as they explore their magical plastic wonderland.

But I may be a bit overprotective when deciding which park to take them to, and I do my research ten-fold. Though I want to get my children out of the house as much as possible, I don’t want to take them to a place that’s dirty or infested, or that is so busy that it’s impossible to keep up. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: for kids, zilker park

Best Texas Swimming Holes on Austinot Podcast Ep. 11

May 18, 2012 by Brittany Highland 21 Comments

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Deep Eddy swimming hole on Town Lake in Austin

Deep Eddy

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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 we came up with: [Read more…]

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

Guest Blog: Girl Drives Ferrari Thanks to Lone Star Exotics

May 8, 2012 by Guest Blogger 2 Comments

Kristin Shaw and Ferrari at Lone Star ExoticsThis guest blog post is by Kristin Shaw.

You can hear the car before you step into it…a quarter million dollars’ worth of Italian engineering is warming up to the task ahead, seeming to protest loudly before settling into a content purr. The sleek lines of the vehicle attract me like a magnet, and I am in awe as I lower myself into the smooth leather seat, close to the ground.

Pulling onto the access road and then the highway, I feel a slight jerk as the car settles into second gear, third gear, fourth gear. The faster I drive, the smoother it rides.

“The Ferrari is happiest at 3-4 RPM,” Jacob tells me from the passenger seat. “You’ll feel it adjust.”

I had worn high wedges for the pre-drive photo shoot, but I switched into flat sandals with the idea that I want to feel the power of the automobile as close to me as possible. It proves to be a wise decision as I press my foot to the floor on the on-ramp to the new toll road, near the Lone Star Exotic Rentals office south of Austin. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Discoveries, Local Business

Ronald McDonald House is a Quiet Hero for Families in Need

May 7, 2012 by Brittany Highland 6 Comments

Ronald McDonald House Charities of AustinIf you have ever had a loved one sick with a serious illness, you know how life is turned upside down. Your ability to work is impeded by worry, and day-to-day necessities like eating and sleeping take the back burner to the nurturing of the one you care about. Having a sick child may be the most devastating scenario of all.

What if there was an organization that cared for families with sick or injured children, and met every one of their needs? What if that organization went the extra mile to provide all kinds of comforts, as a service to suffering families?

That organization exists. It’s in your community and you can be a part of it.

A few weeks ago, Austinot Eric and I had the privilege of touring the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Austin. Although both of us had volunteered at other Ronald McDonald Houses in the past, I had an incomplete picture of how RMHC functions and how much it provides for the community. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Austinot Loves, Discoveries, Et Cetera, Non-Profits Tagged With: ronald mcdonald house

Guest Blog: Austin Disc Golf Stirs Community Spirit

May 2, 2012 by Guest Blogger 8 Comments

Resting While Playing Disc Golf at Zilker Park in AustinThis guest blog post is by Troy Herman.

Disc golf is not just a sport to be played; it is a passion that should be felt. I have played disc golf with some of the best players in the world and, while we have competed with much seriousness, we have never forgotten how it all started: throwing a bunch of discs in the park, making terrible shots, sharing many laughs and all of us wondering “Why did we try this…again?”

Disc golf is a sport that is often compared to and played like “ball” golf, but there are differences. In disc golf, you throw a disc or Frisbee rather than using a ball and clubs like in “ball” golf. Like “ball” golf, the objective is the same: complete each “hole” in the fewest number of strokes (or in this case throws) to be declared the winner.

Like all sports, there must be a start and a finish for the game of play. During this time of play, there are guidelines, rules and courtesies that should be followed – whether it’s a casual round or official sanctioned event. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: disc golf, guest blog, troy herman

American Bingo: This Ain’t Your Grandmother’s Game

April 26, 2012 by Dustin Vegas 13 Comments

What have you heard about bingo? When I learned about American Bingo last week, I first thought of slow-moving people absent-mindedly stabbing at pieces of paper while a bored man rattles off numbers. I figured it was a pastime reserved for retired folk.

I had no clue how wrong I was.

What if I told you, with all honesty, that one of the most intense, exciting and downright fun nights I’ve had in Austin took place in a bingo parlor? Well hold on to your hat – it’s true. The Austinots recently took a trip to American Bingo at 1919 East Riverside Dr. and learned how crazy a night of bingo can be.

Here’s what I mean: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries

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