Find Out More About Austin

Whether you're a visitor or a long time resident, Austin probably has more treasures than you know about. Austin Explorer is your way of discovering more about the city as you get outside of your stuffy home or office and into the fresh air.

Features

At the Cedar Breaks trailhead the path is easy. Things get a bit rougher when the trail meets the lake and starts following its shore. [Good Water Trail]

Hiking
Lady Bird Lake - Austin's signature hike and bike trail was recently renamed in honor of former first lady Lady Bird Johnson who had helped realize the trail's completion.

History
The Treehouse - A weird building on a funky piece of land can't seem to get back in the groove.

Cemeteries
Tucker Cemetery - A busy road and a popular BBQ place nearby doesn't manage to get rid of all of the tranquility of this small cemetery.

Geocaching
Geocaching Container Types - Get an idea of what type of container to look for when hunting a cache before you head out the door!

Recent Logs

• Cemetery has a Very Active Association since 2011 Stm visited Pond Springs Cemetery
• Not a soul out today Riff Raff hiked Balcones Canyonlands NWR - Doeskin Ranch
• This Place Rocks! Lone_Star hiked Enchanted Rock
• Plenty of people enjoying the trail. Austin Explorer hiked Purgatory Creek Natural Area
• ValEpiscopo hiked McKinney Roughs

News Headlines

• Renovations reveal possible problem at Caldwell County Courthouse
• National Trails Day to be Celebrated on June 1
• Park Supporters Push for Restoration of State Grants
• Advocates Seek State Funds for Local Parks Program
• Whole Earth Provision Co. to Raise Funds Again for Texas State Parks

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