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Austin Hiking

Classic campfire recipes

The breeze is balmy, the sun stays out late, and even if the bugs are biting (nothing a little repellent can't fix), we can't resist the...
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Austin day trips: Reimers Ranch Park

If you're looking for a new scene for your weekend, check out Reimers Ranch Park. Only about 45 minutes west of Austin, it might not be...
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Off the leash

It is well known that Austinites love their four-legged friends, and hiking can be a great way to get a fun workout together. There are plenty of...
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Don't get caught hiking in the dark

There is a fine line between the cool of evening and the dark of night. While a late afternoon hike has its advantages,cooler temperatures, better...
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Fall is fine for getting outside

When the temperatures fall to a reasonable degree, as they have been in the past few weeks, there’s nothing better than a morning hike to...
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Austin's Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park

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  • February 7, 2011
Knee-high wild grasses sway in the gentle breeze, as though politely acknowledging my passing on the rutted path. I’m not really far from the...
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Golden aspens glow in Colorado

September in Colorado is prime time for fall color, and the weather is still relatively mild. Golden-leafed aspens glow in the sunlight, draping...
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Mansfield Dam Recreation Park, Austin, Texas

Mansfield Dam Recreation Park has a wonderful array of amenities and available activities. There is a dedicated swimming hole where no boats are...
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Brushy Creek Trail

Brushy Creek Trail is located at Parmer Lane and Brushy Creek Trail Road. This trail is a nice, smooth, paved sidewalk. Strollers and wheelchairs...
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Spotlight on the Caribbean: The wild side of Aruba

This is the 4th article in my new series on Caribbean destinations. Every Wednesday for the next several weeks, I will be sharing a new facet of...
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