Archive for June, 2013:
Fall Plant Sale and Gardening Festival 2013 at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Want to learn about plants that love our central Texas climate? Want to purchase hardy plants that are easy to care for and will thrive in your yard? Want to get answers to your plant questions from someone who knows? Then you’d better bring yourself to the Fall Plant Sale and Gardening Festival 2013 at […]
The Texas Military Forces Museum
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Here’s something interesting! The Texas Military Forces Museum is located in Building 6 on Camp Mabry in Austin. You’ll be entering a military base so there are a few things you’ll need to know. The address is 2200 West 35th street and the current entrance is on Maintence Drive. Adults will need their photo I.D. […]
Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg
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Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg. Come this October, the little town of Fredericksburg, Texas celebrates it German heritage with Oktoberfest! So bring the family and come help celebrate with German foods like Bratwurst, Hot Bavarian Pretzels, Porked Sauerkraut, Potato Pancakes, Strudel, Wiener Schnitzel and lots more. Cajun food more to your liking? You won’t be disappointed with […]
Neill-Cochran House Museum
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Here’s something really cool to do in Austin, Texas! The Neill-Cochran House Museum. This awesome house was built and designed in 1855 by Abner Cook, a master builder who is also responsible for the Texas Governor’s Mansion. When the house was built it was located two miles from the young city of Austin, at that […]
Pet Safety Precautions For Warm Weather
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It’s summer and it’s time to get outside and exercise. If your four legged friends are like mine, they want to go too. Here’s some really great pet safety precautions for warm weather to keep your best friend safe this summer. Make sure your pet gradually builds up stamina over time. Just like you he […]
Safety Precautions For Warm Weather
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Summer is here and it’s time to enjoy the warm weather. But, before you get out there, here are a few safety precautions for warm weather, these are really great ideas that will help you stay safe and energized this summer. Awesome recommendations from the Austin Parks and Recreation Department for enjoying the outdoors this […]
Austin Texas – A Great Place To Live
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Austin Texas – A Great Place To Live When President of the new Republic of Texas, Mirabeau B. Lamar, in 1839 sent a group of men to locate a site for the new capitol, here’s what they reported: “The imagination of even the romantic will not be disappointed on viewing the valley of the Colorado, […]
Texas Trail Rides – Cool Things To Do In Austin
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A mere 12 minutes from downtown Austin, Texas Trail Rides offers a truly unique experience. Offering safe, family friendly horse back trail rides, equine excursions, ranch rodeos, skeet shooting, fishing and hunting. Specializing in privately guided expeditions, great for couples, families, corporate retreats and parties. Rides are available 7 days a week and feature over […]
Kidz ‘n’ Play Austin Summer Kid Fun
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Are you looking for something for the kids to do that uses up their energy while they stay cool? Kidz’n’ Play may be just what you are looking for! They have fun fun fun with inflatable play houses, slides, obstacles and places to climb, all indoors. And they have free wi-fi for the grown-ups while […]
Children’s Day Art Park
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Summer is here! Join The Austin Symphony in offering your children an opportunity to experience the magic of the arts at Children’s Day Art Park. For a very fair and affordable 50 cents per child your youngsters can enjoy the exciting summer program featuring local musicians, dancers, storytellers, crafts people, magicians and mimes. Children can […]
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