Discover Fall Magic Around the Lady Bird Lake Trail

Fall foliage comes late to the Lone Star State. Often, we will see fall foliage from mid-November to mid-December in Austin. Around mid-December, I went for a bike ride around the Lady Bird Lake. It is a popular trail for … Read More

Whispering Waves: Calm and Wild

Lens-Artists Challenge #293: Water in Motion There’s a deep connection between moving water and the human spirit. I find the power of listening to water soothing and entrancing. Some of the best hikes I have done include trails along creeks. … Read More

Reflecting on Austin’s New Icon

— I have been living in Austin since the mid-1980s. I recall back then that the northernmost point before leaving city limits was around IH-35 and E Highway 290. Not much else was north of there. There were even empty … Read More

Lady Bird Lake

The Lady Bird Lake (formerly known as Town Lake) is actually the Colorado River running through downtown Austin. This section is close to the Auditorium Shores.