Moving Day
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The experts tell us that moving to a new home is one of the most stressful things we will go through in our lives. But, we don’t need experts to tell us how stressful moving can be. We know this for ourselves. As I was looking around the web for things you might be interested in I came across an article written by Jennifer Mackay. Ms. Mackay talks from experience and shares how to make your move way more peaceful. These ideas take a little time to implement but like any other type of organization they will repay in multiples the time and energy you put into them with ease and smoothness during your move. Whether you are a hard core organizer or just looking for some help, it’s likely there are some ideas here that will work for you.
“Now that I’ve prepared for moving day, I am ready and anxious for the day to arrive. If you are like me, you are excited to start your new life in your new home.
On or before (whenever possible) moving day, I go to the new home and place signs on the entrance to each room. The signs are the descriptions of the room (matching the box descriptions) so the movers will be able to place the appropriate boxes and items in their assigned rooms. Children’s rooms get a sign with their name on it, living room, dining room etc. How I intend to use a room, may not be readily evident. It also allows me to direct the process much easier as the Movers don’t have to ask where to put items.
Once moving day arrives, I am on top of my game. All items in the old house are packed and labeled and ready for the movers, all fragile items are loaded into personal vehicles or have already been moved to the new home. I then let the movers do their thing and load the truck. Most professional movers have a system for packing their trucks so I let them do what I hired them to do. Many reputable movers will examine and verify that delicate or fragile items such as televisions etc. are packed and protected appropriately.
For lunch and/or dinner I order something easy to be delivered and don’t forget the drinks. I’ll always pick up some bottled water and sport drinks to keep everyone involved hydrated.
Even though I had a home inspection prior to closing, when I arrive at the new home, I check and make sure every thing still works. I or someone I assign will go around the house and turn on all the lights, use the garage door opener, run the sprinklers (after the movers leave and there is nothing left outside on the lawn), run the dishwasher, dryer and clothes washer and check the pool or spa pump. If there is a problem, now is the time I want to find it.
I also go around the house and acclimate myself to all the various wall switches. Some of the switch uses may not be obvious. If there are allot of switches, I place blue painters’ tape (it doesn’t leave marks and is easy to remove) and mark the switches use until I become familiar with its usage.
If you’re like me, you have pets. I always put the pets in the backyard during the move and while the movers are there. I let the pets get accustomed to their new yard and give them plenty of water and some chew treats to keep them busy. Once the movers have left, I let the pets in the house and give them some time to smell around the home and acclimate themselves. After all, pets are people too!”
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Leasing An Apartment
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There are a few things to consider when leasing an apartment. This list should get you started.
Security Deposit Many apartments really want you to move in, right now! So they have done away with the huge security deposits. All they really want to know is has this person left another lease without paying. And then there are some who consider the deposit mini-landlord insurance. This deposit is equivalent to about one to two month’s rent and can cover anything from a broken window to stained carpet. At the end of your lease, the landlord will conduct an inspection and see whether or not he or she needs to use any of the money on anything damaged beyond the normal “wear and tear” during your stay. State law may only use the security deposit for three purposes: unpaid rent, damages and for cleaning stains or any excessively dirty area. The landlord cannot use it to repaint the apartment to make it look more inviting for the next tenants. (That’s illegal). If you only paid a small deposit, you may owe for damages or carpet cleaning when you leave.
Cleaning Fee Since landlords cannot legally use your security deposit for basic cleaning purposes, some of them choose to include a cleaning fee in your lease.
Last Month of Rent As I said before, most apartments don’t ask for so much upfront, this may apply more to renting a house from an individual landlord. Some landlords ask for the last month’s rent in advance. This way, if you break your lease without first consulting your landlord, he or she has 30 days to find a new tenant before he or she needs another rent payment. If you’re a good tenant, and don’t break your lease, then you’ll save yourself the trouble of having to worry about getting together your last month of rent. (This can be really helpful when you have to deal with all the costs of moving out!) Unlike the security deposit, this charge is non-refundable.
Pet Deposit This, too, is a form of mini-landlord insurance typically running somewhere around $300.00. The pet deposit is used to cover any wear and tear caused by your pets. Some landlords also ask for a ‘pet fee’ once a month ($20-$50) to cover the cost and inconvenience of the lovely pooper-scooping duties. Many landlords make all or part of the pet deposit non-refundable. This is an important issue if you have pets. You don’t want to get caught with a pet without giving the apartment the deposit, they can fine you or remove the pet. Check your lease.
Renter’s Insurance You aren’t required to get insurance, but it is HIGHLY recommended. If something should happen like a fire or flood, the apartment complex is covered by their insurance, but your contents are not. Renters insurance is usually very inexpensive and will cover you in case of theft, water damage or fire.
Parking You might not always catch that prime parking space, and depending on where your apartment complex is, this could mean parking on the street. If you’re living in the arts district in Downtown Dallas, you might need to feed the parking meter monster or pay for a secured parking lot. Keep this in mind when you yearn for that artsy loft. Many apartment complexes offer covered parking. This can be worth the extra money each month and it keeps your car out of the hot Texas sun in the summer and allows you to be out of the rain when getting in and out of your car. And you might also ask your leasing agent about garages on site. If you have the extra money, this is great, you can park your car and have someplace to keep extra things like your ice chest.
Regardless of how many of the deposits and fees the landlord asks you for, make sure these are all outlined in the lease. Your apartment lease should cover everything, but just in case you rent from an individual who has a duplex or even a house, make sure everything is written down, signed by all parties, and everybody has a copy.
We hope your apartment leasing goes smoothly.
And when you are ready to move home or office, we would love to help! Get a free online quote today.
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Austin Carriage – Cool Things To Do In Austin
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Austin Carriage offers Horse Drawn Carriages for Historic Tours, Romantic Rides and Transportation Services.
Providing tours and rides for downtown Austin and the surrounding counties. Adding that unique and special touch to a romantic evening, wedding, special event or entertaining guests from out of town.
If you would like to reserve a carriage “call 512-243-0044 to reserve a time and date for service. It is best to call at least 8 hours before your desired reservation time to guarantee you get the time slot you need. During peak requested times such as Christmas or Valentines you may want to call up to a month in advance. You have up to two hours prior to our arrival to make a time change (when available) or cancel to avoid being charged for the ride. During rainy weather conditions we are more flexible with times so as to try to give you the services you requested and a cancellation shortly before your pick up time is understandable and of course you would not be charged any fees.
Or if you are in downtown Austin you can flag down or walk up to one of their carriages in downtown Austin. “If the driver is available she will stop and provide you service on the spot. On occasion, you may see a driver with an empty carriage that is not available, as she may be sitting and waiting for a reserved ride or going to pick up a reservation. If possible, the driver will direct you to an available carriage or call for one to come and provide you with service.”
Or you can have a carriage dispatched to your location by calling 512/243-0044. “This may take only 5 minutes or over a half hour depending on how busy we are at the time you call. The dinner hours between 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM tend to be our most requested times. You can place the call yourself, ask your hotel bellman/concierge, or your restaurant host/hostess to call AUSTIN CARRIAGE.
“Several of them have our services on speed dial. The dispatcher will be able to give the caller an arrival time for the carriage to arrive at the requested location. Please be ready to load when the carriage gets to your requested location at the requested notified time. Your time will start at that agreed time.”
Hours Of Operations
Day tours are available only on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This is a seasonal service affected by city requirements and regulations. There are no carriage services offered during the work week daytime unless it is for a special event Monday through Friday, due to the city regulations that effect our operation hours. A special event can be arranged when needed.
Evening tours are available on week nights and Sunday from Dusk to 11:00 PM and on Friday and Saturday until midnight or even 1:00 AM depending on demand.
There are many things that can effect service hours such as, city regulations and street closures and weather conditions. “Give a call at (512) 243-0044 or send us email. We will be delighted to discuss our services, schedules, and prices.”
For More Information go to http://www.austincarriage.com.
We hope you love Austin as much as we do! And remember, whenever you are ready to move home or office we’d love to help! Get a Free Online Quote today!
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What To Do During Your Full Service Move
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At M&M Super Moving we offer you the option of a full service move. This means we do the packing and the moving. It is critical to book this service in advance and not on moving day. We will provide the packers and the packing materials and the contents of your home will be professionally packed, usually on your moving day, or the day before. Remember, this is what we do for a living and we have enormous knowledge of packing and know all the best techniques to protect your household contents.
You may also request that we do a partial packing. Consider having us pack delicate items such as dishes, crystal, and other fragile pieces. You can reduce the risk of damage by letting us do the packing for these fragile and valuable items while reducing your costs by doing the bulk of the packing job yourself.
During a full service move we do most of the work, like packing, loading, transporting, unloading and unpacking, but there are some things you can do to help us during the move.
At Your Old Home
Be close by, in case we have any questions, like the next room. Also, you might want to drop in occasionally in case you have questions for us. Something else you can do to help the movers is keeping the children and pets out of the way. Also, please label clearly and point out any boxes or other containers you plan to take yourself.
Be sure to secure valuables like currency, jewelry, credit cards, and other expensive items under lock and key and separate from your household goods.
On the Road
During the transportation stage double check to make sure the movers have your correct address. Also give the movers your cell phone number in case they need to contact you while on the road.
At Your New Home
Just like at your old home be on hand for any questions and to let us know where to set up your furniture.
We want your move to go smoothly and by doing these few and simple things you can help us do a great job for you.
Happy Moving! And remember, when you are ready to move your home or office, we would love to help! Get a free online quote today!
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Capital Cruises – Cool Things To Do In Austin
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If you are wanting to see Austin from the water then Capital Cruises is a great choice, they offer lunch and dinner cruises, catering, entertainment, corporate events, weddings and boats to rent for an hour or the day. And the scenery couldn’t be more beautiful. So next time you are looking for something really cool to do or a great place to hold your event, remember Capital Cruises.
Dinner Cruises and Lunch Cruises
Whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner cruise for two on a private “gondola-like” electric launch or a group dinner cruise for your office, family or friends, Capital Cruises has a great selection of boats and dinner options to suit your wishes and your budget.
Catering is provided by the Hyatt and includes the Hyatt’s famous fajitas, Barbecue, Grilled Chicken Pasta and Shrimp Pasta or we can customize an event for any group size and budget. Beverage service, snacks, entertainment, team building and more are also available.
Corporate Team Building Events
Capital Cruises provides a fantastic alternative to traditional team building functions and events. Enjoy a constructive yet entertaining team building event built around a cruise or lake front activities along scenic Town Lake, Lake Austin or Lake Travis. You have the option of 4 or 8 hours cruises. Including meals, snacks, land and water based activities, and happy hour.
Weddings
Nestled on the shores of beautiful Lady Bird Lake at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Capital Cruises offers an atmosphere suitable for families and participants of all ages. Beautiful sunsets and an exciting variety of flora and fauna create a unique backdrop to weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners and bachelor/bachelorette parties.
They have two ships, accommodating groups from 20 to 140. You can bring your own food or have it catered by the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
Boat Rentals on Lady Bird Lake
Capital Cruises offers a great selection of rental boats including paddle boards, canoes, one person and two person kayaks, and pedal boats for $10-$20 per hour, and sporty electric launches for $65.00 per hour for groups of 10 or less.
For Prices and reservations check out their website at http://www.capitalcruises.com/.
Happy Cruising!
Remember, when you are ready to move your home or office we would love to help. Get a free online quote today!
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Moving Your Office And Staying Productive
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“Leaving the office entirely is, of course, the best way of handling any relocation. Step aside and let the movers do their thing. But how do you keep your business productive even when your office is in pieces?” ~Christopher Elliott
- Moving your office can be one of the most stressful of life’s experiences. These great ideas form Christopher Elliott can make things go way more smoothly and help you keep your business running while your move is taking place. By following the ideas of the experts your life and your business will be much less likely to get turned upside down like your office will be for a brief period of time.
1. It’s impossible to plan too far ahead.
“If it’s a minor move, then you should know in advance where the cubicles will get set up and where the Ethernet connections will get wired through. Leave nothing to chance. Relocating an entire business—and don’t think it can’t happen to you, because small businesses do grow—can also mean moving a local-area network or a wireless network, numerous PCs, and printers. It can mean shipping equipment and inventory. Line up your proverbial ducks well in advance of the big day. Tip: With careful planning, and depending on the size of your business, you can ensure that the actual move happens over a weekend. That gives you enough time to install and troubleshoot any technology that has migrated. If there’s any down time, it will be on Sunday and Monday, minimizing the impact to your clients and customers.”
- I love planning, it is just my nature, if it isn’t yours this is the perfect opportunity to get the help of your staff. Put someone in charge who you know will plan carefully and keep you up to date on what is happening. You may want to make this extra job more appealing to this valuable employee with some double time or a vacation when the job is done. Never underestimate the power of delegation.
2. Be prepared for the unexpected.
“A move of any kind forces you to think on your feet, to be ready for anything. If you travel frequently, you probably already know how to do that. For example: Where do you go to buy a box of RJ-11 wire at 1 a.m. What if you need to make copies, but don’t have any of your machines set up? It forces you to take nothing for granted, even little things like power and phone service.”
- Isn’t it wonderful how many great resources we have available these days. We can make copies, shop, even get online, usually without going too far off our usual trail. Take advantage of these resources during your office in pieces time. Just plan on it.
3. Use the move as an excuse to upgrade.
“For example, if your office is using bulky CRT monitors, here’s the perfect reason to donate those clunkers to your favorite charity and buy flat-panel monitors. It’s also a good opportunity to take a hard look at the software you’re using to see if it needs updating. Basically, you want to arrive at your new office location in even better shape to do business than you were when you left. Tip: Use your laptop computers as “interim” office machines while you’re in transit. In other words, make sure they’re all synched up and have the latest software before you begin your move. Then, use them as your primary PCs while your new office gets situated.”
- This is also a great time to get organized and throw or give away old or unused office items from furniture to those need to be recycled computers. Call around many times you can find someone to pick things up that you no longer need or use.
4. Anticipate down time, even if you expect none.
“Moving can be unpredictable. Trust me. For instance, I thought I would close on a property this morning, but because of some unexpected financing issues, the paperwork won’t go through until the end of this week. Delays happen. “I notify clients, editors, associates, and friends in advance, via e-mail or phone, that my availability will be somewhat limited for a day or two,” says Sharon Adcock, a communications consultant in Manhattan Beach, Calif. Tip: If it’s a long-distance move, and you have to stay in a hotel for a prolonged period of time, make sure it can double as an office. Case in point: I’m writing this article from my room at the Hampton Inn at the Orlando Convention Center. It features free meeting areas and high-speed and wireless Internet access. So even though I’m out of the office, I can still get work done.”
- Communication, communication, communication, this is so important for any business and even more so while you are moving your office. Clients don’t like surprises, so letting them know in advance what is going on and keeping important clients in the loop during the move will create good will and keep down problems for everybody.
5. Let your applications help you “move.”
“If your relocation also involves an upgrade or migrating to new hardware (and as I just mentioned, this is an excellent opportunity to upgrade), make sure your programs do the heavy lifting. Save all of your old user options and migrate them to the new hardware or software, so that once you arrive in your new digs, you’ll be able to get to work right away. Tip: The trickiest of the migrations tends to be moving e-mail from one PC to the next. Microsoft Outlook automatically imports your preferences and e-mail when you upgrade from a previous version on the same computer. When you’re switching PCs, go to File, Import and Export, and pick the option for the application you’re using.”
- This sounds like an awesome idea, you will need to get your technical staff to help you to brainstorm ways to implement this one. And you’ll want to do it well before the actual move begins. That way anything that needs to be done before you take your office apart can be taken care of early. Your staff will be happy that you prepared in this way as much as you could.
“With a little planning and shrewd use of your existing technology, you can make sure that your next move will be as painless—and productive—as possible. But I can’t lie to you: Moving is still stressful. Yet hopefully, with these tips, it’ll be a little less so.”
Don’t forget, when you are ready, we would love to help you with your office or home move. Get a free online quote today.
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The Austin Steam Train – Cool Things To Do In Austin
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Take A Historical Journey Aboard The Austin Steam Train
“Come join us on a fantastic journey through the Austin Hill Country. Our Hill Country Flyer and Bertram Flyer run nearly every weekend of the year providing riders with a memorable journey on Austin’s greatest rail adventure! Remember to check our Special Rides for not-to-be-missed theme adventures from Thomas The Tank Engine for the youngsters, to our always popular Murder Mystery night trains. Seating is limited and goes fast, so reserve your spot today.”
The Austin Steam Train offers several rides…
Hill Country Flyer – This ride is very popular it leaves at 10am and goes from Cedar Park though the Texas Hill Country to Burnet. There is a stopover when passengers can lunch and shop until 2:15. Then it’s all aboard to return to Cedar Park. The Burnet Gunfighter present their wild west gunfight, weather permitting, at the train station in Burnet before the trains leaves. The Hill Country Flyer runs on a seasonal schedule and does not run during June, July and August.
Bertram Flyer – This is a shorter train ride that follows the same route as the Hill Country Flyer and stops at the 1912 train station in Bertram. There is a fifteen minute stopover and then back to Cedar Park. This ride has a seasonal schedule.
Twilight Flyers – These magic after dark train rides are offered in the summer and depart from Cedar Park at 6pm, they travel to Burnet turn around and return to Cedar Park. Along with a box meal on board, you will also have a brief stop to tour the 1912 train depot in Bertram.
The Holy Ghost Revival Meeting Murder – This limited availability ride includes a box dinner and a whodunit mystery with the Capital City Mystery Players.
They recommend that you call to order tickets but you can purchase them on a first come first served basis the day of the train ride.
Details – Walk up tickets go on sale 1 ½ hours before each train’s departure and are available in the ticket office, located at 401 E. Whitestone Blvd, Suite A-103. Walk up ticket sales end 10 minutes prior to the train’s departure. Walk up tickets are sold for that day’s train only. You may call the ticket agent at 512-925-7570 to check on the availability of walk-up tickets for that day’s train. Ticket agent is available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For More Information about the Austin Steam Train Rides go to http://www.austinsteamtrain.org.
Happy Riding!
When you are ready to move your home or office we would love to help, you can get a free online quote today.
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Making Your Home More Sellable
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Making your home more sellable is not as hard as it may seem. The main thing required is honesty and objectivity.
Go through your home starting with the outside and make a list of what you would change if you could wave your magic wand. Then from that list it’s time to prioritize. If you have trouble being objective ask a neighbor or friend you trust to help you. Write down what they say.
Once you have a prioritzed list go though and think about each entry. Some of them may be as simple as planting flowers in the front bed and pruning the bushes. Other things may not be so easy, like redoing the bathroom. Here’s where your experienced real estate agent can help. She/He will be able to tell you what is most important, should you put in new sinks, or redo the floor or just a good scrubbing and a coat of paint and some fresh towels may do it.
We are all on a budget, well most of us, and it is important to know where to put your money. The following is from a post I found on Realtor.com…
Tips For Making Your Home More Saleable
Before you put your home on the market, there are some things you can do to differentiate your house among the competitors.
When preparing to put your home up for sale, your first concern is the home’s exterior. If the outside, or “curb appeal” looks good, people will more than likely want to see what’s on the inside. Keep the lawn and landscape nicely manicured. Trim the bushes and season permitting, plant some flowers. Be sure your front door area has a “Welcome” feeling. A fresh coat of paint on the front door looks great.
Of all the rooms inside your home, pay special attention to the kitchen and bathrooms. They should look as modern, bright and fresh as possible. It is essential for them to be clean and odor free. A fresh coat of paint just may do the trick. Have any leaky faucets taken care of. A call to a plumber is a wise investment.
Since you want your home to look as spacious as possible, remove any excess or very large furniture. Make sure that table tops, dressers and closets are free of clutter. Don’t use your garage, attic, or basement to store these extra things. These areas also need to have the impression of space. Instead, put them into storage. Make sure walls and doors are free of smudges and look for anything that might indicate a maintenance problem, such as cracked windows, holes in the wall or stained ceilings.
Replace all burned out lightbulbs
Open all drapes and window blinds
Put pets in cages or take them to a neighbor
No dirty dishes in the sink
No laundry in the washer/dryer
Clean or replace dirty or worn carpets
Put on soft music
Burn wood in the fireplace on cold days, otherwise, the fireplace should be clean
We hope these ideas are helpful when you are selling your home. And please think of us when you are ready to schedule your move. You can get a free online quote today.
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Preparing To Move – Having A Great Garage Sale
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One thing that many people do as they are preparing to move is have a garage sale. You can get rid of things you don’t want or need before you move so you don’t have to move it. Most of us have plenty of items we no longer need or use and a garage sale is the perfect way to turn these unwanted items into a little cash.
Some great things to sell are clothes you never wear, baby and children’s items, nick nacks, furniture, kitchen items, tools and garage stuff, and anything you don’t need or want anymore.
You will need some supplies. Here’s a list to get you started:
- Small labels or those little round stickers and a permanent marker. Prices make it so much easier for the shopper and you.
- Signs. This may be the most important part. Start at major intersections and work your way back to your home, with a sign on any corner where you want people to turn. Your signs should lead buyers right to your yard. You can either buy signs at a hardware store or make them yourself. For the do it yourself ones you will need some brightly colored poster board and wide black markers. Always draw arrows on your signs when you need buyers to turn. You can get small stakes at the hardware store or you can use duck tape or packing tape to tape them to street signs. Be sure to check with your city about specific ordnances so you don’t get into trouble and if you are putting a sign in someones yard be sure to knock on the door and get permission.
- Plastic bags from the grocery store and some newspaper, if you are selling anything fragile that buyers might want to protect on the way home.
- Plenty of change. You could use a box for this, or you can keep your change in your pocket, but take out the larger bills and extra change as you go so you don’t have too much in your pocket. You will need lots of $1 and $5 bills and lots of quarters.
- Folding tables, blankets or tarps and boxes to display your merchandise.
- Find friends to help you, treat them to coffee and donuts
More Good Ideas for a Great Garage Sale
Saturdays are great for yard sales, but I did go to a sale in my neighborhood on a Tuesday! They had great signs and there were lots of other people there too.
Start early, some buyers want to come by 7 or 7:30am.
Have your sale on a day when the weather is nice, rain or high wind, or freezing temps will keep the buyers away.
Use your yard or driveway so buyers can easily see that the sale is at your house. If you have a rear entry garage and you want to have it in the alley it would be best to put a huge sign in the front yard and a sign on the gate so everybody knows what to do.
What Not To Do
Go in the house and leave your stuff unattended, this is why you need a friend.
Just pile it up and make buyers dig through boxes, get it out so they can see it.
Put up one sign and hope for the best.
Make your prices too high, if you are unsure, go to a few sales and see what others are selling things for.
Don’t have change.
Have your sale on a day when the weather is bad.
We hope you have a very successful garage sale!
We would love to help you with your move. Get a free online quote today!
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Hamilton Pool – Cool Things To Do In Austin
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Located about 30 miles west of Austin, Hamilton Pool is a managed natural preserve. It offers day use for picnicking, hiking, swimming and nature study.
“The preserve’s pool and grotto were formed when the dome of an underground river collapsed due to massive erosion thousands of years ago. There is a 45 foot water fall creating a great swimming hole. You need to also hike some of the nature trails along the creek. Swimming is allowed only when the water quality meets safe standards. Water quality is monitored regularly.
“The well-marked hiking trail leads from the parking lot to Hamilton Creek. At the creek, the trail to the right goes to the pool and the trail to the left follows the creek downstream to the Pedernales River. Bald cypress trees, lush, diverse plant communities, and a variety of wildlife species occupy the grotto and downstream areas. The hike from the parking lot to the pool is about 1/2-mile round-trip; the hike along the creek from the pool to the river is about 3/4 mile, or l 1/2 miles round-trip from the parking lot.
Extreme care is crucial for the delicate and beautiful ecosystem which forms the Hamilton Pool Preserve. Visitors are asked to please understand the necessary rules for preserving the park’s unique beauty for generations to come.”
Important Information
I suggest you call the park’s telephone recorder message (512-264-2740) for updated information. The parking lot is sized for 75 cars, and when all spaces are taken, cars are held up at the gate until a space opens. Drinking water or concessions are not available in the preserve; chemical toilets are provided.
The fee to get in is $10 per vehicle with the 75 car limit, you could wait up to two hours to get in. The parking lot fills up by 10am. The preserve is open daily from 9am – 6pm, no one is allowed to enter after 5:30pm. There is no fishing, no camping and no glass containers allowed.
They don’t allow pets in the preserve and they don’t allow you to leave your pets in the car while you visit the preserve.
How To Get There
Hamilton Pool Preserve is located about 30 miles west of Austin on FM 3238. From SH 71/U.S. 290 junction southwest of Austin, take SH 71 about 81/2miles to FM 3238 (Hamilton Pool Road), turn left and travel about 13 miles to the preserve. The entrance to the 232-acre preserve is on the right.
Travis County honors the Federal Golden Age Passport and the Senior Citizen State Pass.
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