Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
You and your grandchildren will enjoy nature at its most pristine and beautiful in the Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve. You're told to "leave pets, bicycles, and picnics at home" and bring plenty of bottled water. There ... grandparents.com
Parks
Austins 206 parks include more than 16,682 acres of land, five municipal golf courses, 75 playgrounds, 44 swimming pools, 70 tennis court areas and four tennis centers, 17 community recreation centers and 172 athletic fiel... traveltex.com
Austin Area Birding Sites, Austin, Texas
The city of Austin, with a population in excess of 500,000, contains numerous city parks and greenbelts and several surrounding parks and preserves. Since most of this area is located at the southeastern edge of the Edwards P... trails.com
Austin Nature And Science Center
The Austin Nature and Science Center (ANSC) is Central Texas' only living nature and science museum. The ANSC is situated on an eighty acre preserve containing woodlands (80%), and a meadow area (20%). Two well-fed ponds,... museumsusa.org
Austin East Birding Sites, Austin, Texas
The three sites are located within the Austin city limits. The state park, only 13 miles from the state capitol, can be extremely crowded on weekends and holidays; birding is best in the early morning. Environmental education... trails.com
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge
Primary purpose of the refuge is to preserve the nesting habitat of the migratory endangered golden-cheeked warbler and black-capped vireo. The refuge is open for daylight use only. The warbler may be seen on hiking trails... traveltex.com
Bat Emergence
Dont leave downtown Austin without showing your children all the bats. The worlds largest colony of Mexican free-tailed bats hangs out under the Congress Avenue Bridge from April to October. At dusk you can watch about 1.5 ... trekaroo.com
Traveling Zoo
Mobile petting zoo. We come to you! Affordable prices. Clean, gentle, well loved animals. Insured. USDA licensed. Prompt and reliable service. Friendly experienced staff. 100% accident free record. See pictures on our ... critterplaces.com
Gloster Bend
This 580-acre park on the north side of Lake Travis has a boat ramp. Camping and picnicking are allowed but the facilities are primitive. There are some nice swimming spots along the shore but it is a long trek from the ... igougo.com
Austin Zoo
In the 1940s and 1950s much of the ranch land was used to raise Angora goats and pheasants. In 1978, Cindy Carroccio and her sister purchased their original 20 acres of property and raised Nubian goats, and even pot-belli... famplosion.com
Dink Pearson Park
This small 3.6-acre park on the north shore of Lake Travis can get crowded quickly. It is adjacent to Point Venture which has rest rooms, food, gas, and a golf course. Dink Pearson Park has picnic tables with grills, cam... igougo.com
Mansfield Dam Park
Sixty-five-acre Mansfield Dam Park, located just below the dam, is the main access point for boaters on Lake Travis and is very popular. There is an adjacent primitive area for hiking, camping, picnicking with grills and... igougo.com
Shaffer Bend
This 535-acre park is on the north side of Lake Travis. There is extensive low and gentle shoreline, spectacular views, and abundant native vegetation and wildlife, such as guayacans, which are not normally found east of... igougo.com
Muleshoe Recreation Area
At 900 acres, Muleshoe Recreation Area is the largest park in the primitive recreation system on the south side of Lake Travis. There are several miles of varied shoreline, from quiet coves to steep outcroppings. A two-m... igougo.com
Hamilton Pool Trail, Austin, Texas
This wonderful hike through a unique geological area is more reminiscent of a walk through a canyon in Colorado than the Texas Hill Country. Like many of the parks and preserves around the Austin area, Hamilton Pool Preserve ... trails.com