Favorite Austin pastimes?

[PhoenixGreene]

After such a long period of isolation I'm ready to get back out there. Anyone have any recommendations on what to do?

Stay safe loves

[DallasRain]

a drive thru the hill country...stop in :ukenbach...have a picnic at Zilker Park

have fun!

[GastonGlock]

if it weren't for all the boomers driving the ammo prices up by buying everything out, I'd be down at the ranch shooting with the boys. Now's the best time to be outside all day without boiling your brain off. Downside is that it's not good enough to build a tan yet.

[Yssup Rider]

Lots of good to great hiking trails around town or within an hour's drive.

Just remember your mask because some of them get kinda crowded.

[PhoenixGreene]

Originally Posted by GastonGlock

if it weren't for all the boomers driving the ammo prices up by buying everything out, I'd be down at the ranch shooting with the boys. Now's the best time to be outside all day without boiling your brain off. Downside is that it's not good enough to build a tan yet.

I've never been shooting, never even shot a gun. It's definitely on the list though!

[PhoenixGreene]

Originally Posted by Yssup Rider

Lots of good to great hiking trails around town or within an hour's drive.

Just remember your mask because some of them get kinda crowded.

thanks for the rec! I'll have to do more research on which ones have some water throughout and are less crowded, as I like to take my dog with and she loves to zoom through shallow waters

[PhoenixGreene]

Originally Posted by DallasRain

a drive thru the hill country...stop in :ukenbach...have a picnic at Zilker Park

have fun!

Where is considered hill country? I've driven around dripping springs a bit and lakeway area and those had some hills.

It's awe inspiring every time, I'm from a very flat state!

[DallasRain]

lol i was born in bellville tx

bandera,lakeway,marble falls are a few cool hill country spots

[Yssup Rider]

I hear you! I grew up in the flatlands myself and am excited whenever the elevation changes.

Go up to Llano for some BBQ. Devil's backbone is gorgeous.

Hard to argue with the drives (close to austin) included in this article.

https://texashillcountry.com/3-sceni...-hill-country/

[GastonGlock]

If you're out by Dripping Springs, you might as well keep going and check out Fredericksburg - Lots of breweries/wineries/distilleries, the downtown has kept it's 1950's vibe, and there's lots of boutique shops. Cute little town.