Who doesn’t love to play outside? But in a city that’s growing as quickly as Austin, available greenspace is harder and harder to find. That’s why we write stories about land conservation efforts… along with some fun tips for exploring all the natural resources Austin has to offer.
Austin’s park system ranks 46th amongst the 100 largest US cities. That’s according to the latest ParkScore rankings, which were just released by the Trust For Public Land last week. The biggest reason we weren’t ranked higher? A lack of equitable park access. Each year, the
Have you ever noticed this building as you were running along the Hike-and-Bike Trail or paddling on Lady Bird Lake? It’s the historic Seaholm Intake building and for years it’s been left pretty much abandoned… until now. Last week, the Austin Parks Foundation and The
Sponsored Post – from the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) In April, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) and Preserve America Youth Summit (PAYS) joined together for their second Washington, D.C. Youth Summit- bringing the voices of young leaders to Capitol Hill. These two organizations
Sponsored Post – from the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) – This story is written by Sarah C.P. Williams, a Texas-based freelance writer who covers science, medicine, natural history and anything else that strikes her interest. Her work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times,
High up on a hill is the beautiful Red Bluff vista. Often called the Mount Bonnell of East Austin, Red Bluff has long been ignored and neglected by the city. Well, now that’s changing. Together, a group of neighbors and environmental advocates have been working hard to clean
Guest Post – From All Creation AllCreation.org is a local Austin blog that examines today’s biodiversity and environmental challenges through an interfaith/spirituality lens. This post is part of a series, showcasing environmental sermons and words of wisdom from prominent faith and spiritual leaders in Texas.
Sponsored Post – from the National Parks Conservation Association This op-ed was written by Russ Whitlock, a 37-year veteran of the National Park Service, recently retired as superintendent of the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park. He also oversaw the partnership that drives the Waco Mammoth
Did you know? The average American child spends over seven hours a day looking at a screen. They only spend seven minutes a day playing outside. Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center is trying to change that. On Friday, September 29th they’ll be honoring individuals and organizations
It was the 1970s and the Westcave Grotto on Hamilton Pool Road was the cool place to hang out. Fun-loving party-goers from throughout Central Texas trespassed onto the property to skinny dip in the grotto’s cool blue waters and dance along its shores. They also
You can be part of something bigger than yourself … with the Austin Parks Foundation. Registration is now open for It’s My Park Day, one of the Austin Parks Foundation’s biggest volunteer days of the year. In 2015, It’s My Park Day brought in 3,000
Guest Post – from Alex Mancevski This blog post is a copy of the speech that 16-year-old high school student Alex Mancevski gave at Austin City Hall on Thursday, January 26th. The speech was given in support of the Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights, a
Sponsored Post – from the National Parks Conservation Association This editorial was written by Alex Gulsby, a NPCA Young Leader. The Texas Young Leaders Council and the Texas Teen Council were formed to support NPCA’s national Find Your Voice centennial campaign: to educate, engage and empower the next generation