Canoeing the Colorado – Bastrop

Canoeing the Colorado River - Camping Site

We usually put in on the Utley bridge on 969. There is a turnaround and boat ramp under the bridge. Then I drive my car/trailer to Bastrop library which is adjacent to the Bastrop Fisherman’s park. Just drive down 969 and it hits 71 just outside of Bastrop. Takes 20min max. Prearrange shuttle (taxi) with… Read More

Canoeing Barton Creek

Hill of Life - Man Made Waterfall - Barton Creek

Barton creek not only offers a challenging canoe trip, for Austinites, it’s right in our backyard. There are three sections of the creek that are easily run. Map of Put-ins & Take-outs for Barton Creek Check your water levels before you go Download GPS Waypoints for Barton Creek Routes: 71 to Lost Creek – This… Read More

Doeskin Ranch Trails – Balcones Canyonlands – National Wildlife Refuge

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Balcones Canyonlands – National Wildlife Refuge The family headed out to the Balcones Canyonlands – why? – because there had to be a trail somewhere in that giant green polygon we always see over there on Google Maps. I used Cow Creek road as the destination in the GPS to get us up to the… Read More

Stephenson Preserve – A Diamond in the Rough!

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Today we found one of the coolest hikes we ever done in the city of Austin. Stephenson Preserve is part of the City Of Austin’s Central and Eastern Preserve groups, but it doesn’t seem like the Austin has done much to care for the park. Quite the contrary – It seems the locals have stepped… Read More

Hiking and Camping Resources – Greater Austin Area

My wife, child, dog and I are avid hikers.  The weekend isn’t complete without a camping trip and it’s difficult to unwind after work without a good nature hike. Over the years, I’ve run into great resources that other people and organizations put together to bring to light some of the lesser known areas of… Read More



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