Travel and Outdoors

The Lone Star State was the first state in the union to begin planting wildflowers along highways, which has more benefits than just making Texas beautiful.
The new troll, named Malin, is the 129th installation by the artist and sits at the park for all humans and animals alike to enjoy.
The city and county plan to prepare for an onslaught of tourists much the same way they would for a major festival.
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Austin has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
Keep local love growing this spring with local plants.
Sponsored
The 2024 Texas Travel Awards honored a host of attractions in Central Texas, so don’t miss this vacation-worthy spots that are an hour or less from ATX.
Texas’ state flower is making its Austin appearance a bit early this year.
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Austin compares.
Locals have been relaxing at Barton Springs Pool for more than a thousand years, dating back to Native American settlers.
We’re digging into the historic data on snow in Texas, from annual averages to largest storms.
For the first time in 146 years, Central Texas will fall in the path of a total solar eclipse in April. Here’s how to plan for it.
Texas Star Mushrooms grow only in Texas, Oklahoma, and Japan.
We spent this year getting to know our city and its residents even better.
In partnership with Austin City Limits Music Festival, APF and the community selected a few parks around town to receive some TLC.
Have friends or family in town this year? We’re here to help plan their visit.
We spent the 100th anniversary of Texas State Parks exploring the parks in our area.
This state park about 45 minutes from Austin features a swimming pool, playground, and golf course.
Let’s take a look back at what improvements the Ann & Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail saw in 2023, and have a sneak peek into what the future holds in 2024.
Allow us to take you on a sleigh ride trip through the Austin area’s huge collection of holiday lights, shows, and displays.
With huge numbers of travelers anticipated to hit the roads and the skies this Thanksgiving, we’re sharing how to navigate the crowds.
Buescher State Park offers opportunities to hike, bike, swim, and fish in Central Texas’ Lost Pines forest.
Sponsored
Bonus points if you stay overnight.
More than a quarter of passengers currently use the airline to fly out of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Volunteer for a cause — and get rewarded with some free treats — at this annual initiative to beautify Austin’s many green spaces.
You’ll never have to deal with a layover again, because these are just a few of ABIA’s direct flights, which will take you to over 100 cities in the US and abroad.
We’re talking about how Austin earned the nickname Flash Flood Alley and became the Flash Flood Capital of the US.
Sponsored
Longview Carolina, an up-and-coming gated agrihood community, embodies why the Carolinas are ranked in the top five for inward migration.
Before the Austin community bids Flo adieu, let’s talk about why this tree means so much to locals.
Good news for Austin.
Get the best local news & events sent to your inbox each morning, for free.