360 Bridge Hike

360 Bridge Hike

The 360 Bridge (also known as the Pennybacker Bridge) is in Northwest Austin’s on Highway 360 at Lake Austin. This bridge is one of the most photographed spots in Austin. Professional photographer Andy Defrancesco reckons that this place creates a peaceful feel...

Looking to Play a Little Tennis

After ten years I decided to pick up a tennis racquet and play the game again.  Practicing by hitting against the ball machine and taking a few weekly clinics at Caswell only get you so far.  I’d lost touch with all my old tennis buddies–time to find new...
Austin Moonlight Towers

Austin Moonlight Towers

Austin has retained one of the most pleasing and unique lighting systems–moonlight or moontowers. What are moontowers? They are the 165-foot-tall towers that support outdoor lighting for parts of Austin. History of the Moontowers In 1894, the City of Austin purchased...

Vanishing Texas River Cruise, Lake Buchanan

Vanishing Texas River Cruise at Lake Buchanan  Did you know that about an hour and a half northwest of Austin is the largest lake of the Highland Lakes–Lake Buchanan? The Vanishing Texas River Cruise to spend a morning (or an afternoon) exploring this lake...
What is the Weather Like in Austin, TX

What is the Weather Like in Austin, TX

The old saying “If you don’t like the weather in Texas wait a minute” isn’t actually true for a lot of the year in Austin, Texas. Austin winters are mild. Summers are predictably sizzling. High-pressure domes settle in over the city and the...