1996 Summer Fun Guide

Central Texas Trips for a Day by Gerald McLeod

Captain Day Trips' doses of what to do around Austin this summer.

Just Say "No Mow" by Pableaux Johnson

This writer's bayou boyhood was spent mowing for "the man," a lesson that taught him to take it easy on his own lawn now that he's grown up.

Empire Wide and Glorious by Julia Austin

Explore the benefits of Pedernales Falls, Lost Maples, Enchanted Rock, McKinney Falls, Bastrop State Park, and Buescher State Park.

• Sidebar: New Texas Passports Still a Treasure

My Little Stacy by Spike Gillespie

Though the allure of San Francisco beckons, Spike just can't leave her Little Stacy Pool.

• Sidebar: Austin Parks and Recreation Pool Information

Exodus, No Exodus by Suzy Banks

Suzy shows us the way to Santa Fe: CAUTION. DANGER. SHEEP.

• Sidebar: Suzy's No-Lie New Mexico Guide