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

The parks sits on a high ridge line overlooking the town of La Grange. This provides some spectacular views. [Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites]

Hiking
Shoal Creek - One of the longer trails through the heart of Austin. This one meets up with the Town Lake trail at Lady Bird Lake.

History
Mueller Airport - Which World War II hero helped choose the location of Austin's first major airport?

Cemeteries
South Gabriel Cemetery - Overshadowed by nearby Bertram, South Gabriel's legacy lies mainly in its cemetery.

Geocaching
Geocaching 101 Videos - Get a feel for what Geocaching is all about with this selection of YouTube videos.

Recent Logs

• Not Public JCoffee hiked Falls Of San Gabriel Trail
• Easy hike , beautiful foilage and trees Jack3409 hiked Hamilton Pool
• Hiked Rock climbers, ADA and Upper river trails Jack3409 hiked Milton Reimers Ranch
• Nice hike had a breeze to keep me cool Jack3409 hiked Balcones Canyonlands NWR - Doeskin Ranch
• park trees jeff g hiked Southeast Metropolitan Park

News Headlines

• Texas State plans removal of Aquarena tower, tram
• Landslide blocks trail in Walnut Creek Park
• On the CCC's Anniversary: CCC park buildings in Texas
• Bastrop State Park Back in Full Swing Post-Wildfire
• Donations Received to Help with Bastrop State Park Recovery

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