Tag outdoors

Exploring Haleakalā National Park

It’s a decent trek to get to the top of the 10,000 ft mountain. I had an evening before I headed back to the mainland, so thought I should make the journey.

Enchanted Rock

I took the morning to drive to Fredericksburg from Austin, TX to check out Enchanted Rock (a granite exfoliation dome).

About Castlerigg Stone Circle in Cumbria, UK The Castlerigg Stone Circle is one of the oldest British stone circles (sometimes called a mini-Stonehenge), as it was constructed around 3000 BCE. Castlerigg (and the area surrounding the stone circle) is ridiculously picturesque with beautiful…

Mount Bonnell, see Austin from above

Throw on your walking shoes, and get ready to climb 50-100 stairs.

Best Hikes in Austin, our 3 top picks

My quest for the best hiking trails Hiking is one of my favorite activities in Austin, and the city is home to one of the most extensive urban trail systems in the country. There are plenty of trails outside of…

McKinney Falls State Park

About McKinney Falls State Park This beautiful state park is located just south of Austin city center, and west of the Austin Bergstrom International Airport. Getting to McKinney Falls State Park is super easy, even during rush hour because it’s…