Jindabyne

The Australian director of Lantana returns to similar psychological terrain with this drama based on a Raymond Carver short story and starring the fantastic Laura Linney and Gabriel Byrne.

"...48 hours, until the end of the weekend, before hiking back to "civilization" and informing the proper authorities. In..."

June 1, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Green on the Go

For Austin Green Art, every day is Earth Day – or eARTh Day

"...day, Forest Ethics put together ads with models in hiking boots and chain saws that effectively got VS to..."

May 25, 2007 Arts Feature by Nikki Moore

No American Talent 3 – The Common Deceit of Reality: Basim Magdy

Basim Magdy's "The Common Deceit of Reality" questions the scientific and historical postulates we derive from partial evidence, but parts of the installation undercut the whole

"...sitting inside their camper when they were all supposedly hiking...."

May 25, 2007 Arts Review by Salvador Castillo

Day Trips

Five quick getaways in Central Texas to recharge the internal batteries without draining the gas tank

"...it is a 940-acre playground with 14 miles of hiking trails, a beach, lake cruises, canoeing, and monthly star..."

May 25, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge is an excellent place for birders and nature lovers to soak in the beauty of the great outdoors

"...rings, and restrooms but precious little shade. Three short hiking trails lead to the lakes. Firebreak roads cut through..."

April 20, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Wayne Coyne Gets All Homo-SXSW-aul, and Apparently
Gay Is the New Fun-nay

Is "gay" the new funnay?

"...Coyne tells two guys from some band named Glacier Hiking that they'd get more attention if they'd "have sex..."

April 12, 2007 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

How to ride the bus

No car = no worries.

"...to me about traffic, jacked up parking fees, and hiking a mile from your car to your venue. Take..."

March 14, 2007 SXSW Post by Belinda Acosta

Day Trips

The Choke Canyon State Park is a haven for fishermen, birders, and campers alike

"...are a little more than 2 miles of well-maintained hiking trails in the park, which might not sound like..."

March 2, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Marching for Educational Equality

Mothers Against Discriminatory Racism in Education and Society hopes to call attention to group's cause

"...way from Laredo with co-founder Sam Alvarado. They began hiking about 10 miles a day on Feb. 10 and..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Day Trips

A replica of Mission San Francisco de los Tejas is the centerpiece of the Mission Tejas State Park north of Crockett

"...trees planted by the CCC, plus several miles of hiking trails and the Rice Family Log Home, one of..."

Jan. 26, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Los Adaes, the first capital of Texas, once stood on the edge of the world stage

"...the outline of the presidio, the 14-acre park has hiking trails through the woods and regular interpretive programs. A..."

Jan. 19, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Add these destinations to your checklist of must-do day trips

"...of Huntsville has six recreation areas that offer camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, and special trails for dirt bikes, mountain..."

Jan. 12, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

First Night Austin: Just eight weeks until New Year's

For folks working on First Night Austin, eight weeks out is crunch time for the mammoth cultural extravaganza, especially since they want the second edition to be even better than the first

"...response to feedback from pedestrians exhausted and footsore from hiking the length and breadth of last year's site). But..."

Nov. 3, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Big Move

Blogging revolutionary Mena Trott outlines her company's latest advance

"...so much more. I was in Utah last week, hiking and doing all that kind of stuff. I posted..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Screens Feature by Marrit Ingman

Jesus Camp

This film is not a freak show or exposé but rather a call to arms to pick sides in the deepening cultural, political, and spiritual schism between the two Americas of the 21st century.

"...is legitimately attractive to children, even without go-karts and hiking: The kids bond, belong, and feel spiritually nourished. What..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...as a wildlife refuge. It will include free daytime hiking access to interpretive trails as well as birding and..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature

Independence Freestyle

A brewery benefits a greenbelt

"...have enjoyed countless hours along Austin's Barton Creek Greenbelt, hiking the trails, riding their bikes, cooling off in Barton..."

July 7, 2006 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Summer Camp Guide

"...CAMP BRAVE HEART is three days of swimming, hiking, hayrides, and more, intertwined with therapeutic components for children..."

April 28, 2006 Features Feature by Nora Ankrum

Something New

Think Bridget Jones' lovelorn but marriage-obsessed single woman, only make her a neat-freak, not a basket case, and a comely African-American, not a plumpish, pasty Brit in this genre-tweaking romantic comedy.

"...his monster truck. Brian's a sensitive sort, fond of hiking and aw-shucks-isms like "I'm just a landscaper — I..."

Feb. 3, 2006 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Day Trips

The good and the bad news from the year 2005

"...natural area 16 miles from downtown San Antonio offers hiking, biking, and other activities, albeit on a reduced schedule..."

Jan. 6, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Nothing seems to recharge the batteries like relaxing in a rocking chair on the front porch of a cottage surrounded by sounds of nature

"...VCR, and rocking chairs on the front porch. Private hiking trails meander around the 50 acres that are being..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Bentsen-Rio Grande State Park comes alive with wildlife during the winter months, but is enjoyable all year long

"...with Spanish moss. Without the near five miles of hiking trails, the forest would be almost impenetrable...."

Dec. 23, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...limited to volunteers and guided tours, but now daytime hiking, biking, and equestrian activities are allowed, with primitive camping..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature

Day Trips

The East Texas Arboretum in Athens uses flowers and landscaped gardens as a gateway into the rugged beauty of the hardwood forest along Walnut Creek

"...manicured paths lead across a wooden bridge to a hiking trail beneath the canopy of the unspoiled woods...."

Sept. 16, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Keeping Austin Wild

As the population swells, officials and activists look for ways to preserve open space

"...matter how one feels about Austin's current supply of hiking trails, parks, and pools, that growth means a whole..."

July 8, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...neighborhood shops, restaurants, music venues, shopping malls, biking and hiking trails, and so forth. We do not want, or..."

July 1, 2005 Column

Please Don't Tell Us How to Live!

"...neighborhood shops, restaurants, music venues, shopping malls, biking and hiking trails, and so forth. We do not want, or..."

June 24, 2005 Postmarks

Day Trips

The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge encompasses a rare island of native grassland and its natural occupants

"...of Mount Scott to tree-shaded creek beds. The nine hiking trails cover more than 15 miles over a variety..."

June 10, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Hightower Report

Help save Mother Earth; and so much cash, so little time

"...put on some Khaki pants, a plaid shirt, some hiking-type boots – and then gets to ride on Air..."

May 20, 2005 News Column by Jim Hightower

2005 Kids Summer Camps

An annotated list of several places where kids could be going this summer to enjoy physically and mentally invigorating activities

"...park; they'll also enjoy (heart)warming activities such as swimming, hiking, fishing, and volunteering. Ages 5-9 & 10-13, both camps..."

April 29, 2005 Features Feature

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