Before the weather takes a turn, take advantage of the cool breeze, and round up your family and friends for a relaxing picnic.  There are plenty of state parks with very nice amenities all over the place in Austin, and the cool breezes this year provide the perfect setting for fun! Also, keep health and food safety in mind when picnicking in Austin: *Keep... [Read more...]

Reward yourself after all of that laborious spring cleaning with some drop-jaw thrill rides and family fun. Theme parks are opening their gates, and there are plenty of options for adult thrill-seekers, as well as the family to enjoy.  Here are some great places to choose from near Austin: The Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex- roller skating · movie... [Read more...]

Many people did not even consider their ecological footprint until recent studies revealed the environmentally negative, and degrading effects of their everyday activities, and now Saving the Earth has become a worldwide movement! *Earth Day 2012 is April 22! As residents of this Earth, we have an incredible responsibility to maintain a healthy, sustainable... [Read more...]

The amenities available at Acacia Cliffs are abundant, and the pool is simply beautiful! Instead of heading to the gym, why not begin a relaxing water workout program for yourself in Austin this spring? The continuous resistance of water will force more muscle fibers to engage through a larger range of motion. Here are some easy water workouts to get started: The... [Read more...]

The Old Settler's Music Festival starts at the stage in Camp Ben McCulloch, with performances on Thursday night and on Friday afternoon from noon to 4 pm. Lovers of music in Austin, TX will enjoy the upcoming 25th anniversary of the event. This nationally-known festival has some of the best American music in history and is held in beautiful Texas hill country.... [Read more...]

One of the things to do in Austin each year is the South by Southwest (SXSW) conference. This year it was held from March 9-18, 2012 at the Austin Convention Center. It’s all about film, music, and, of course, food. One of the best food vendors, Skinny Pigs Food Truck, was in attendance. This year, they were sponsored by Greystar! This was good news for... [Read more...]

From story-time to family-photos, there are a lot of fun things to do with kids free of charge. Local libraries often host youth events like story-time and puppet shows and many organizations offer free sample classes. Here is a brief list of free things to do in Austin. Austin Public Library Book Circle is offered on Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. offering children... [Read more...]

Long considered the seat of art and culture in Texas, the crown jewel of this status is Austin’s annual South by Southwest music festival. The hardest part of hearing music in Austin, TX is deciding which great bands to go see.This year at SXSW, buzz surrounded Wild Belle, a brother/sister group out of Brooklyn. On their single “Keep You,” Natalie Bergman’s... [Read more...]