Inks Lake State Park

Inks Lake–one of 7 lakes in the Highland Lakes chain–sits about an hour north of Austin, and provides the perfect setting for a daytrip or weekend retreat. Grounds have playgrounds, a fishing pier, a park store that rents canoes, kayaks and surfbikes, and...

Austin Rowing Club: Heart of Texas Regatta

The 2004 Heart of Texas will be run March 13-14, 2004. This annual regatta is a 1000 meter sprint race held on Town Lake in Austin, Texas. All types of events are offered – 1x to 4x, 2- to 8+. Youth, Junior, Collegiate, Open, Masters, Novice and Recreational...

Go fly a kite at the Zilker Kite Festival

The 76th annual Zilker Kite Festival kicks off on Sunday, March 7, 2004 at 11:00 a.m.. Only homemade kites can compete in the longest, continuously running kite contest in America. In addition to the competitions, you can take part in kite-making workshops, watch...

Want to find out more about Texas–Get the guide

Well the website has become a lot plainer than in the glory days of the dot-com boom but one of the best deals is still on the website. Whether you live in Austin or visiting Texas, the Texas Travel Guide is a must–I’ve used the tourist material from a...