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Someone is trashing the new one-way signs along the Butler Trail
Not everyone agrees with the new temporary, one-way direction of the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail. The city of Austin Parks and Recreation Department converted the trail to a clockwise-only route last week, in an effort to minimize face-to-face contact among users....
An Allandale scavenger hunt: Aliens, ducks, a giant spider and more!
I’ve lived in the Allandale neighborhood for more than 20 years, but until the past few months had no idea we were home to an alien landing site. Sure, I knew about the Spider Tree, but had never quite noticed the stump full of little ducks. It turns out that we’re...
More backyard gear testing: The Marmot Limelight tent
Last year, during a January trip to Big Bend Ranch State Park, my husband and I set up our tent at a group camp site, about 20 yards from our truck, just as a massive cold front blew in. I hunkered under a blanket as Chris grilled steaks, and we retreated to the truck...
People are creating their own home gyms while sheltering in place
My normal fitness routine screeched to a halt early last month, when Western Hills Athletic Club suspended swim practices and temporarily shut the pool. Since then I’ve been mainly riding my bike and running. I feel like I’m losing upper body strength that I worked...
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