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Get outside in ATX for The Great Backyard Bird Count
The annual Great Backyard Bird Count attracts more than one million people nationwide to help record the bird population.
February 04, 2026 03:13 PM
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Laura Figi
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City
What is the Holly Project?
Years in the making, the Holly Project is breaking ground with a new fishing pier.
August 2, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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Travel and Outdoors
Rainey Street Trailhead opens at the tip of the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail
The new park area has something for all Austinites — young and old — with play areas, seating, a dock, and access to the rest of the trail.
July 12, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Travel and Outdoors
Expect detours on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and Bike Trail during The Confluence construction
With construction for The Confluence continuing along Waller Creek, trail users should expect route disruptions for the next several months.
July 10, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Travel and Outdoors
It’s Pollinator Week — here are a few ways to get involved in Austin
Support Central Texas’ pollinators by planting native species, attending Pollinator Week events, and supporting local beekeepers.
June 17, 2024
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Laura Figi
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City
The Zilker Eagle mini-train is back on the rails
The highly anticipated mini-train at Zilker Park will reopen this week after four years of renovations.
June 10, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Arts
UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum to reveal expansion plan
Event-goers will take a first look at the art institution’s future.
May 14, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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Parks and Recreation
Skyline Park debuts in Easton Park
The 21-acre green space has two playgrounds, splash pads, public art, and plenty of space for outdoor activities and community gatherings.
May 8, 2024
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Travel and Outdoors
Local artist encourages connection through Conversation Stones along the trail
The project by Austinite Diego Miroě-Rivera features 32 stones and is part of TEMPO, the Trail Conservancy’s temporary public art program.
May 1, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Choose our adventure: ATXtoday edition
Choose our adventure and help London plan how she spends her last day as an ATXtoday City Editor. You chose, now read your recommendations below.
April 29, 2024
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City
How to protect Austin’s urban forest of 33 million trees
It may be Earth Day, but we’re offering tips and tools for supporting Austin’s thriving urban forest 365 days a year.
April 22, 2024
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London Gibson
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