How Much of Zilker Park Can Austin Return to Nature?

Balancing ecological preservation and the human element in city's Zilker Park Vision Plan

"...bus route (Route 30) serves the park; while multiple trails converge near Zilker, there are no trail connections within..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Adventures abound all the way up to Albuquerque

"...special exhibition. Admission to the battleground and the hiking trails is always free...."

Aug. 6, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Sun Children

Iranian childhood poverty drama has a surprising Goonies twist

"...life brings a magical surrealist element to what otherwise trails the fine line of poverty porn. Sun Children’s array..."

July 2, 2021 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

A Soccer Stadium Built in Line With Austin's Love of the Outdoors

How Gensler architecture's home for the Verde keeps it green

"...of the site to green spaces – open areas, trails, an amphitheatre – that can be accessed before the..."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Robert Faires

News of the World

Tom Hanks evokes one of his most celebrated roles in this tragic Western

"...easy to imagine the Captain and Johanna crossing wagon trails with the pioneering women of Kelly Reichardt's Meek's Cutoff,..."

Dec. 25, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Collective

Terrifying documentary exposes how graft turned a disaster into a national scandal

"...more and more corruption, as they follow the money trails, and whistleblowers begin to reach out to them, burdened..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

How to Celebrate Austin Museum Day 2020

In person and virtual events abound on the city' annual free museum day

"...Discover late-summer blooms, Texas trees and trails at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, or enjoy..."

Sept. 15, 2020 Arts Post

Day Trips & Beyond: Mid-August Travel Updates

Foeder for thought and a beer for a good cause

"...use only. Most paved roads within the park and trails are open to visitors. The Panther Junction store and..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Busted Over Bikes

"...on Butler Trail! I’ve ridden my bicycle on the trails since the Eighties. On some of the downhills, I..."

July 16, 2020 Postmarks

Opinion: Parks Have Been our Refuge During the Pandemic. Using Them Responsibly Is the Only Way to Keep Them Open.

The CEO of Austin Parks Foundation asks you to respect our green space and the PARD staff working to maintain it

"...and care for trees and flowers, and keep our trails clear and in good condition. On behalf of everyone..."

May 29, 2020 Column by Colin Wallis

Healthy Streets Program's Partial Closures Give Nondrivers Room

Share the streets

"...to reduce overcrowding at existing city parks and urban trails...."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Craft Brewers vs COVID-19: Vista Brewing and Hops & Grain

How local breweries are responding to the pandemic (Part 2)

"...onsite organic farm, an orchard, an apiary, and strollable trails, tailored for wandering off with your pint of European-style..."

March 31, 2020 Food Post by Eric Puga

Greed

Winterbottom and Coogan reunite to lampoon billionaires but the one-percenters won't flinch

"...lusts after his father’s trophy girlfriend, an obsequious biographer trails after his subject, and celebrity look-alikes are flown in..."

March 6, 2020 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Oops!

"...the Aug. 30 screens story, "Raising Hell and Blazing Trails," we incorrectly listed Steven Davis as the co-author (with..."

Sept. 13, 2019 Column

Some of the Best Texas Hill Country Swimming Holes, Restaurants, Breweries, and More

Take a dip, then fill your piehole

"...232 acres of nature preserve, with plenty of hiking trails to explore. Be prepared for a mini hike from..."

July 26, 2019 Food Feature by Jessika Roth

Day Trips: Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge

Old growth forest survives on the Rio Grande

"...With nearly 14 miles of trails, most of the refuge's tangled forest is accessible. The..."

July 19, 2019 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

In the Aisles

Love – platonic and romantic – among the groceries

"...and uncertain, chin tucked to chest; the camera frequently trails him from behind or catches him at an angle,..."

July 12, 2019 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

City Council to Continue Considering Scooters in August

With basic rules in place, regulatory framework remains undecided

"...should they continue to misbehave. As for riding on trails and parkland, the city's current pilot program allowing scooters..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Gives Green Light to Convention Center, Scooter Riders

May 23 meeting tackles "Downtown puzzle," "micro-mobility"

"...of them, for scooter usage in parks and on trails. A Parks and Recreation Department pilot project allows scooters..."

May 24, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Local Fallout From Unusually Heavy Rains

One dead; Zilker Zephyr closed indefinitely in flooding aftermath

"...the past week, causing local officials to close parks, trails, and access to Lady Bird Lake for recreational use...."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The River and the Wall

More than a nature hike, this border wall documentary replaces rhetoric with reality

"...bogged down when an unanticipated snowfall turns the dirt trails into gluey, impassable mud pits. Hoofing it on foot..."

May 3, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Wind

Madness and jealousy on the American Great Plains

"...as the movie leads on. Most of the film trails Lizzy’s descent into madness. Time jumps inconsistently, from when..."

April 5, 2019 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Spring has sprung, and here's 100 ways to celebrate

"...Bluebonnet Trails Festival April 12-13, Ennis, www.bluebonnettrail.org..."

April 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Fungus Remains Defiant

"...their transportation needs; do they need to strangle the trails as well? Perhaps Austin can look to clear-headed sibling..."

March 29, 2019 Postmarks

Dr. Seuss' The Grinch

Everyone's favorite Christmas misanthrope loses his edge

"...it. Still: In The Grinch power rankings, this one trails Theodor Geisel’s original 1957 storybook and Chuck Jones’ cheeky..."

Nov. 9, 2018 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Implementing the Mobility Bond and Corridor Construction Program, if You Can Wait for It

Going to take a long, long time

"...$137 million for local mobility initiatives, like sidewalks, urban trails, and bike lanes; and perhaps most important, $482 million..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature by Jack Craver

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Start April with a scenic drive along fields of flowers

"...Ennis Bluebonnet Trails April 1-30, Ennis, www.bluebonnettrail.org..."

March 31, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: I.D. Fairchild State Forest, Maydelle

Take a walk in the woods behind the pine curtain of East Texas

"...shaded by the towering trees. The 11 miles of trails meandering through the woodlands attract wildlife as well as..."

March 30, 2018 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Nonprofits and the City's Quest for Affordable Housing

Helping usher Austin out of a quagmire of inequality

"..."My children and I have found stability at Southwest Trails, and because of this, I am able to be..."

July 14, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Day Trips: Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area, Spicewood

Popular mountain biking park shouldn’t be overlooked for its swimming and camping

"...mountain bike playground with almost 10 miles of challenging trails, but it's also a fun destination for those who..."

July 7, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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