The Big Picture Map

A comprehensive map of Town Lake Corridor public and private development projects

"...Parks & Recreation Department list, updated Jan. 5 Additional information..."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Feature

Day Trips

The Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden is just one of many reasons to visit Lampasas

"...large works of art look small in the open park land, but that doesn't make the limestone and metal..."

Aug. 18, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Kayakers of all experience levels will enjoy a pleasant float down the Luling Zedler Mill Paddling Trail

"...trails in the state as designated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department...."

April 14, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

No Man's Land

Substandard Conditions Are a Way of Life for Northridge Acres

"...sewage permeating Kenneth Snyder's house and the green stagnant water in the drainage ditch parallel to his yard are..."

June 9, 2000 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Postmarks

People Place

"...city, more than 40 buildings will be inundated with water and 12 of the 15 bridges south of 15th..."

Jan. 30, 1998 Column

Austin at Large: The Pigs Inside Our Python

Austin takes a looooong time to digest what it swallows

"...could have more space to lay out the Zilker Park visions that have emerged from the city's planning process..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips

Texas has many spring-fed pools to keep you cool despite the heat

"...the American Southwest. The 16 primary outlets in Landa Park feed the 2-mile-long Comal River, the shortest river in..."

July 15, 2011 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The top eight state park swimming holes in Texas

"...Swimming holes in state parks are some of the most reliable public places to..."

July 31, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Monahans Sandhills State Park is a treasure among public properties in Texas

"...Monahans Sandhills State Park never looks the same way twice. As fine as..."

Sept. 21, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Home From Home

Austin opens arms to New Orleans 'guests,' longing to return

"...tied up in knots when he saw the murky waters creeping up the back stairway, the result of a..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Day Trips

Brazos Bend State Park and Palmetto State Park are unique among the hundreds of wildlife refuges in Texas

"...says Karen Whitecotton, a ranger at Brazos Bend State Park...."

Dec. 24, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Is there anything better on a lazy summer day than lounging around in a cool pool watching the world go by?

"...County Road 404 and look for the signs. The park also has a campground with hookups and hiking trails...."

June 18, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Hangin' with the 'gators in Brazos Bend State Park

"...Brazos Bend State Park might be one of the wildest places in Texas...."

April 2, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...deep enough for brave souls to jump into the water from the cliffs. Water going over and around the..."

July 18, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Preserving Planet Texas

Outdoor-loving Texans can thank the federal government for requiring the state to firm up its state parks planning over the next decade.

"...for requiring the state to firm up its state parks planning over the next decade. Last week the Texas..."

July 5, 2002 News Feature by Dan Oko

Day Trips

North Texas' Lake Texoma is about more than just fishing for stripers.

"...a world-class playground that attracts visitors to the cool waters and green shores. More than 80 resorts, campgrounds, and..."

June 22, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...Dinosaurs roam the state park photograph by Gerald E. McLeod..."

July 23, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...Dinosaur Valley State Park outside of Glen Rose provides rock-solid proof that the..."

July 9, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...Among the 123 state parks scattered across Texas, Blanco State Park has a mystic..."

April 16, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Postmarks

Home Is Where the Tax Credits Are

"...seems the green Mayor has his eyes on the parkland on Town Lake, as well as Cap Metro as..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Column

Austin's Waterloo

Taking a Walk along Waller

"...It's a creek, it's a park, it's a drainage ditch, it's an eyesore. It's a..."

July 7, 1995 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

Take a dip, then fill your piehole

"...to explore above the natural spring. Trees around the water's edge offer shade and long roots to assist you..."

July 26, 2019 Food Feature by Jessika Roth

Sara Hensley Turns Over a New Leaf

The new PARD director has big ideas – to realize them, she'll have to raise big bucks

"...Council Member Randi Shade wasn't suggesting that Austin's new Parks & Recreation Department director should leap onstage in a..."

July 24, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• The Parks and Recreation Board was less than enchanted last week..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature

The Water Principle

Director Ken Webster's production of 'The Water Principle' seems as much at cross-purposes with the quirky, strange script as its characters are with one another

"...The Water Principle..."

June 24, 2005 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Day Trips

Abilene State Park is an oasis in the parched, red-dirt prairie

"...Abilene State Park doesn't look much like most of the land around..."

Sept. 3, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...Lake Whitney State Park wins the prize for best place to take a..."

April 26, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Take a dip in these secret swimming holes.

"...downtown. It's a really nice place, and the city's parks department has cleaned it up and brought some control..."

July 6, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...to quell ... a photographer? Yep, we see the sparkling droplets on the lens. You know, a guy with..."

May 11, 2001 Column

Postmarks

HPBC is on the minds of many this week; Gotham lingers in the shadows.

"...Erica Barnett for her excellent piece on the Hyde Park Baptist situation ["Grow and Prosper," Nov. 19]. Great reporting..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Column

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