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Hiking in Austin – 9 Best Hike Trails & Hiking Spots

August 13, 2021 by Jessica Pino 7 Comments

Best Hiking Spots in Austin

Hiking on the Greenbelt in Austin (Credit: Erin May)

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 of the best hiking spots in Austin for all of us to utilize and protect, organized by geographic area. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: hiking

Step by Step Guide to Austin’s Long Anticipated Violet Crown Trail

August 19, 2015 by Leah Nyfeler 17 Comments

Shaded path on Violet Crown Trail

A large part of the beauty of Violet Crown Trail is its varied landscape – While some sections are smooth and shady, like this, others are rockier and hilly (Credit: Hanna Cofer)

How’d you like to hike, run and bike your way across 30 miles of pathway connecting central Austin to Hays County? Thanks to Violet Crown Trail, local nature lovers will soon be able to do just that. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: biking, fitness, hiking

Love the Outdoors? Want to Meet People? Try EPIC

July 31, 2015 by Leah Nyfeler 3 Comments

Lady Bird Lake Kayaking and Riverboat

Outdoor lifestyle on Lady Bird Lake (Credit: Hill Country Conservancy)

One of the best ways to make connections in any city is to find folks who share your passion. If you love Austin’s outdoor lifestyle, meeting up with EPIC may be the path to finding a new circle of friends.

They’ll also guide you to Austin’s newest trail. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Et Cetera, Non-Profits Tagged With: fitness, hiking

The Complete Guide to Austin Greenbelt Access Points and Trails

April 15, 2015 by Jessica Pino 50 Comments

Austin Greenbelt at Barton Creek

Barton Creek Greenbelt (Credit: Shawn Thomas via Flickr CC)

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 hiking trails in Texas. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: biking, fitness, hiking, swimming, swimming holes

Never Run Out of Things to Do and See at Gorgeous Inks Lake State Park

July 31, 2013 by Brittany Highland 6 Comments

Inks Lake State Park

Photo credit: Kim Anh via Flickr CC

I can’t get enough of Texas state parks, especially during the heat of summer. Just over an hour from downtown Austin, Inks Lake State Park outside of Burnet is a must-see destination. The park spans more than 1,200 acres, offering a wide range of activities for guests.

Also, the lake stays at a constant level, so activities like swimming and boating are unaffected by drought conditions. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Austinot Loves, Day Trips, Discoveries Tagged With: burnet tx, hiking, outdoors, swimming, texas state parks

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